'Next year marks 105 years since our fanfare was founded, and we will also commemorate 80 years of liberation. We have commissioned composer Arend Gerds to write a musical piece (composition) that reflects the story of Operation Quick Anger (also known as the Forgotten Battle).
Each year, as Fanfare OBK, we contribute to the commemoration of Quick Anger at the monument on the Veerdam with a brass ensemble led by Derkjan de Keijzer. With both of these milestones in sight, this is a unique opportunity to combine them all.
The composition will be performed for the first time during OBK’s liberation concert in April 2025. Following the premiere of the piece by fanfare OBK, the composition will be published by “AM Music Lippenhuizen.
The composition is financially supported in part by the foundations ‘Leven in de Liemers,’ ‘Eigenheim,’ and ‘Friends of OBK.’ Those seeking more information about this composition can contact Remco Bosveld or email: obk_quick_anger@outlook.com.'
Photo: Karlo Bolder.
Source: OBK Westervoort