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Original

Symphony No. 4. Sinfonie Der Lieder. Johan De Meij.

Translation

Symphony No. 4. The Symphony songs. Johan De Meij.

Original

Symphony No. 4. Sinfonie Der Lieder. composed by Johan De Meij. For Concert Band. Score & Parts. Amstel Music. Amstel Music #AM134. Published by Amstel Music. HL.4003790. 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.

Translation

Symphony No. 4. The Symphony songs. composed by Johan De Meij. For Concert Band. Score . Amstel Music. Amstel Music #AM134. Published by Amstel Music. HL.4003790. 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. Death of Children Songs 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.