In The Essence of Youth the composer gives an insight into childhood and youth — inspired by his own daughter. The opening of sparking rhythms, dynamic contrasts and changes of time signature paint a vivid picture of the unpredictability of children. The first and second movements recount the love — and also tension and the worries — in the adult-child bond, through dissonant harmonies but also pretty melodies. The fugue-like ending leads to a final splendid chorale: a picture of proud parents with their child!
| Arrangement | Big Band & Concert Band |
| Genres | Concert |
| Level | 3 |
| NumberOfPages | 172 |
| Publisher | De Haske Publications |
| Contributors | Roels, Stijn(Composer) |
| Language | Dutch, English, French, German |
| ISMN | 9790035203064 |