The De Meij 4th Symphony for solo voice, children's choir and wind orchestra was inspired by a variety of 19th century German poems. The first three movements use lyrics from the same source as Gustav Mahler: Kindertotenlieder by Friedrich Rückert. The second half of the symphony continues on the death theme, using a poem by Heinrich Heine ('Two Brothers'). The last two songs, 'Early Spring' and 'Song of the Harlequin' by Hugo von Hofmannsthal are a metaphor for rebirth, new life and hope. The symphony was written at the request of the South-Tirol Youth Wind Orchestra, for the annual Mahler Festival in Dobiacco-Italy.
| Artist |
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| Composer |
Johan de Meij |
| Publisher |
Amstel Music |
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| Pages |
99(07) |
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| Category |
Ensemble |
| SubCategory1 |
Concert Band |
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| Medium |
Softcover |
| ISBN13 |
9790035227480 |
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| Dimensions |
356x273 |
