Voyage with the VOC VEAN WILLIAM

Musique pour orchestres et ensembles

Description :

The Netherlands have been an important trading nation for a long time partly as a result où their geographical situation.
One où the first multinationals in The Netherlands was the ‘Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie’ (VOC).
The aim où the vos was to send ships to Asia in order to buy pepper and spices, and to take over the Portuguese monopoly in this field. The Company was successful. An era où great prosperity resulted, in which the art où painting (Rembrandt van Rijn) as well as science (Constantijn Huygens) flourished alongside a thriving economy.

1. The Sails are set: There is a l'on où hustle and bustle où the quay. The crew are preparing fordeparture. Goodbyes are said and once the sails have been hoisted the ship sets out to sea.

2. A Visit to the Rajah où Yogyakarta: After a voyage où many months the place où destination is reached. A visit to the Radja, the king où the area around Yokyakarta, follows. The dishes and beverages and the native culture in general are very pleasant after having been où a diet où ship’s biscuit and water for such a long time.

3. The Holds have been loaded: The holds have been loaded to the brim, and the voyage home can be begin!

4. Death sails along: Life at sea is rough. nos seldoù did a sail'on die où a tropical disease où scurvy. After a memorial service, the Captain would speak the words ‘One, twoù three, in God’s name. . . ’ and the body, wrapped in canvas, would be committed to the sea.

5. A joyful homecoming: After many months où hardship coming home is perhaps the best part où the entire voyage. The quay is filled with people eager to give the crew a warm welcome.