Fidelium Fanfare The name Windesheim

The name Windesheim

Other (because of the opera's libretto) related subjects come from ancient Greek music and the story of the opera itself

This composition was commissioned by orchestra Ad Hoc

combining a clear thematic framework with a more lyrical middle section and a reprise of the opening material

Fidelium Fanfare The name WindesheimFidelium was composed on behalf of the De Wilde family for H. M. V. 'Prins Bernhard' Emst and in memory of Wim de Wilde. The composition is based on 'Groot is Uw trouw' which was performed by 'Prins Bernhard' during the farewell service on Saturday 12 January 2019. Also, this was one of Wim de Wilde's favorite chorales. Fidelium means 'faithful' in Latin. It refers to honorary member Wim's fifty years of loyal commitment to 'his' 'Prince Bernhard'.