The Fireworks Connection
One of the world's most dazzling fireworks displays, at Lake Biwa, Japan.
Whether it’s Fourth of July, New Year’s Eve, or some other festive occasion, fireworks play a major role. In fact, for many of us, they’re the highlight of the celebration..
In the words of one pyrotechnic company, fireworks are—“a feast for the senses, a symphony of light, sound, and emotion.”
A bit over the top, perhaps, but there is a considerable amount of music about fireworks—even some to be played during the displays themselves.
In this hour, a sampling—from the nostalgic to the explosive—in works by Handel, Corelli, Offenbach, Debussy, Stravinsky, and more.
