Unbound: Jesse Owens, 1936 Olympics

From the artist: “Formally the piece is a very traditional orchestral overture. After a brief introduction, there is a straight-forward statement of the main theme, as well as most of the motifs that will ultimately create the final fanfare. Then a B section offers gentler contrasts without ever losing the constant momentum. An exciting transition introduces in the first major fanfare, which leads to a full-bore declaration of the theme as a heroic anthem. The piece concludes with an uplifting and victorious coda.” - Michael Abels