Johan de Meij's 4th Symphony for solo voice, children’s choir and wind orchestra is inspired by a variety of 19th century German poems. The first three movements use lyrics from the same source as Gustav Mahler did earlier: 'Kindertotenlieder' by Friedrich Rückert.1) Ein Jahr ist nun geschwunden 2) Wenn zur Thür herein 3) Wiedersehn 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.4) Zwei Brüder (Heinrich Heine)5) Vorfrühling (Hugo von Hofmannsthal)6) Liedchen des Harlekin (Hugo vonHofmannsthal)The symphony was written at the request of the South-Tirol Youth Wind Orchestra, for the annual Mahler Festival in Toblach/Dobaccio-Italy. The world premiere took place on July 24th, 2013 in Dobaccio, in attendance of the composer.
| Instrument (fx guitar, sang m.m.) | Klaver Akkompagnement, Sang |
| Niveau | Medium |
| Sideantal | 39 |
| Media (fx Bog, CD, DVD m.m.) | Bog(softcover, hæftet) |
| Series | Amstel Concert Band |
| Publisher/Producent | Amstel Music |
| Bidragydere | de Meij, Johan(Composer) Fiumara, Anthony(Arranger) |
| Sprog | Engelsk, Fransk, Holland, Tysk |
| ISBN | 9789043137607 |
| ISMN | 9790035227763 |