A musical description of “The Old Man of Hoy”, a 137 meter high sandstone pillar on a volcanic foot, situated on the Scottish Island of Hoy.
Hoy is the 2nd largest of the Orkney Islands. These islands, to the north-east of Scotland, are very windy. Many birds breed on the sheer cliffs surrounding “The Old Man of Hoy.
Recording: by Fanfare Orkest “De Hoop” Stellendam (NL) – conducted by Arie Stolk.
Full Recording: CD ➞ “Tarass Boulba”
Demo Score: ➞ Old Man of Hoy
Publisher: → Bronsheim Music