From the '80s Broadway musical Chess the song Anthem has enjoyed renewed popularity due in part to recordings by Josh Groban and Linda Eder. Here is a beautifully effective setting for full concert band of this memorable song.
Composed by ABBA's Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus with lyrics by Tim Rice Chess quickly became a firm favourite with musical theatre enthusiasts following its release in 1986. Despite only having a three year run in London's West End the show has been performed worldwide to great critical acclaim and in 2005 it came seventh in a BBC Radio 2 listener poll of the U.K.'s 'Essential Musicals.' …
The most enduring song from this classic musical continues its popularity with a new concert version featuring Josh Groban. Hal Leonard welcomes arranger Sean O'Loughlin to the catalog with his new arrangement for strings that isskillfully scored and will make an effective program number.
