What are the true qualities of a person? Outward beauty or inner values? Or perhaps a balance of the two? This question has probably been posed by everyone at some time or another, and the answer is as challenging as it is subjective. This is also the theme of this story.
The poet and soldier Cyrano de Bergerac is known for his large nose and his great intellect. The 17th-century novelist harbors feelings for the beautiful Roxane but is convinced that this love will never be reciprocated. Roxane herself falls in love with the cadet Christian de Neuvillette, who is certainly handsome but not particularly bright. To win Roxane’s heart, Cyrano writes love poems on behalf of Christian.
Meanwhile, there is Count Guiche, who is married but also wishes to make Roxane his mistress. Christian and Roxane eventually marry, infuriating Count Guiche, who sends both Christian and Cyrano, serving together in the Captains of Gascony regiment, to the front and later on a suicide mission. Shortly before the battle, Roxane confesses to her husband that she no longer loves him for his beauty but for his inner values.
Christian is devastated and begs Cyrano to tell Roxane the truth, but he cannot bring himself to do it. Christian dies in battle, and Cyrano remains silent about the true origin of the letters. Only years later does the truth come to light. Scarred by war, Cyrano visits Roxane in the convent where she has lived since Christian’s death and confesses his love for her. He ultimately dies in Roxane’s arms.
| Arrangement | Brass Band |
| Genres | Concert |
| Level | 3 |
| NumberOfPages | 176 |
| Publisher | Symphonic Dimensions Publishing |
| Contributors | M. Schwarz, Otto(Composer) |
| ISMN | 9790502952426 |