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From the wealth of stage music from Danish composer Carl Nielsen, comes this colorful transcription for band that incoporates three of Nielsen's original movements of his own concert suite. Includes: 1. Oriental Festival March 2.Aladdin's Dream/Dance of the Morning Mist 3. African Negro Dance.
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Johan de Meij adapted two sections from one of Dvorak's earlier symphonies that are very suitable for wind band. In the “Andante,” the strong influence of Richard Wagner is still present, but in “Alla Marcia” we can recognize the 'real' Dvorak! Dur: 5:45 (Grade 4)
Johan de Meij (Arranger)
Antonín Dvorák (Composer)
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Johan de Meij adapted two sections from one of Dvorak's earlier symphonies that are very suitable for wind band. In the “Andante,” the strong influence of Richard Wagner is still present, but in “Alla Marcia” we can recognize the 'real' Dvorak! Dur: 5:45 (Grade 4)
Johan de Meij (Arranger)
Antonín Dvorák (Composer)
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This exciting and descriptive work is written in three movements representing six different tropical fish each with its own motif and individual character. I. Allegretto grazioso (Neon Tetra, Electric Eel and Angelfish), II. Andante/Adagio (Sea Horse and Zebrafish), III. Finale: Allegro giocoso (Guppy & Co.)
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Johan de Meij's Second Symphony is an ode to New York: not strictly programmatic music but rather a musical interpretation of the spirit, glamour and indifference of one of the most fascinating cities in the world. The first movement, (Skyline) depicts the massive facade, the 'global' contours of New York; in the second movement (Gotham) the brutal, chaotic aspects of the metropolis are introduced. Listening to this symphony is perhaps as enervating as an actual visit to Manhattan.
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This piece for Ben van Dijk in memory of his father Piet was commissioned by the Dutch Composers Fund at the request of the New Trombone Collective. The world premiere was during Slide Factory 2007 in Rotterdam, performed by Ben van Dijk and the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy.
Description: Canticles was commissioned by the Dutch Composers Fund “Fonds voor de Scheppende Toonkunst” at the request of the New Trombone Collective. The world premiere took place on May 6, 2007, in the Laurens Church in Rotterdam during Slide Factory 2007, performed by Ben van Dijk and the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy conducted by Ivan Meylemans.
Description: Canticles was commissioned by the Dutch Composers Fund “Fonds voor de Scheppende Toonkunst” at the request of the New Trombone Collective. The world premiere took place on May 6, 2007, in the Laurens Church in Rotterdam during Slide Factory 2007, performed by Ben van Dijk and the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy conducted by Ivan Meylemans.
Description: Canticles was commissioned by the Dutch Composers Fund “Fonds voor de Scheppende Toonkunst” at the request of the New Trombone Collective. The world premiere took place on May 6, 2007, in the Laurens Church in Rotterdam during Slide Factory 2007, performed by Ben van Dijk and the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy conducted by Ivan Meylemans.
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From the composer of Lord of the Rings comes this new large-scale work for solo cello and wind band. Casanova is a musical portrait of Giacomo Casanova who lived from 1725 to 1798. This illustrious character, represented by the cello, takes shape by means of eight musical scenes. The events concentrate on some of the most striking episodes from Casanova's adventurous life: his arrest, his captivity and his escape from the ill-famed Piombi prison in Venice. Casanova also pays musical homage to one of de Meij's favorite composers, Puccini.
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Scored for brass and percussion, here is an impressive and regal-sounding piece perfect for use as a concert opener. The “de Meij touch” is evident in the powerful scoring and well thought-out pacing, as themes are developed using a full range of dynamics and harmonic colors. (3:50)
The Continental Overture was commissioned by the California Band Directors Association [CBDA] and was premiered in 1997 at the 40th annual CBDA Conference in Bakersfield, CA by the California All State Symphonic Band, conducted by de Meij. It is a short, dynamic work full of energy and spirit, with a melodic middle section and a spectacular ending. The composer does not try to hide his continental roots: several influences by some of the great European composers can be recognized.
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Anatoli Liadov (1855-1914) studied at the St. Petersburg Conservatory with Rimsky-Korsakov, among others. Later as a teacher, his pupils included important composers such as Sergei Prokofiev. Through his brilliant orchestration and daring harmonies he further developed aspects previously explored by Borodin and Rimsky-Korsakov. The charming Dance of the Amazon, based on two Greek folk melodies, was one of Liadov's last creations. Dur: 3:25
Recorded on “Johan de Meij – Dutch Masters” Amstel Classics (04000246)
Johan de Meij (Arranger)
Anatoli Liadov (Composer)
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Here is Schubert's gorgeous melody from his String Quartet No. 14 in a wonderful setting for concert band. Very playable for young bands! Dur: 3:15 (Grade 2)
Johan de Meij (Arranger)
Franz Schubert (Composer)
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Here is Schubert's gorgeous melody from his String Quartet No. 14 in a wonderful setting for concert band. Very playable for young bands! Dur: 3:15 (Grade 2)
Johan de Meij (Arranger)
Franz Schubert (Composer)
