KRYPTOS: BREAKING THE CODE by John David Hazlett is a thrilling concert band work inspired by the mysterious sculpture at the CIA in Langley, Virginia. Named from the Greek word for “hidden,” Kryptos has fascinated cryptographers and the public alike since its dedication in 1990, with three of its four encrypted sections solved—and one still shrouded in secrecy.
Hazlett’s composition captures the tension, intrigue, and exhilaration of cracking the code, building through suspenseful textures, pulsating rhythms, and propulsive energy. A final countdown-like surge propels the music to a dramatic, action-packed conclusion, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats as the mystery unfolds.
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