Although Ward Opsteyn is primarily known for his work as an arranger and orchestrator of existing music, he gladly accepted the commission to compose the march “Reckheim”. This piece was written to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Royal Fanfare St. Cecilia of Rekem.

Ward’s connection to the ensemble goes back many years, as it was within this very band that he took his first musical steps. With this composition, he aimed to fulfil their request for a lively and jazzy street march, full ...