La Fanciulla del West : symphonic suite from the opera

Following the success of Madame Butterfly, Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) composed the opera La Fanciulla del West, a dramatic love story based on the Wild-Western play, The Girl of the Golden West. This arrangement for concert band by Johan de Meij is a fantastic symphonic suite of music from the opera.

La Fanciulla del West : symphonic suite from the opera

Following the success of Madame Butterfly, Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) composed the opera La Fanciulla del West, a dramatic love story based on the Wild-Western play, The Girl of the Golden West. This arrangement for concert band by Johan de Meij is a fantastic symphonic suite of music from the opera.

Ch'ella mi creda : from the Opera La Fanciulla del West

Ch’ella mi creda libero e lontano is the last aria that tenor-role Dick Johnson (the bandit Ramerrez) sings before his death sentence is carried out. Puccini’s opera La Fanciulla del West is set in America’s Wild West. The impressionistic-inspired opera separates this opera from most of Puccini’s other works. Johan de Meij’s arrangement uses the solo trombone in the role of the bandit Ramerrez.

Ch'ella mi creda : from the Opera La Fanciulla del West

Ch’ella mi creda libero e lontano is the last aria that tenor-role Dick Johnson (the bandit Ramerrez) sings before his death sentence is carried out. Puccini’s opera La Fanciulla del West is set in America’s Wild West. The impressionistic-inspired opera separates this opera from most of Puccini’s other works. Johan de Meij’s arrangement uses the solo trombone in the role of the bandit Ramerrez.

The Puccini Legacy : Wind Orchestra Transcriptions by Johan de Meij

The Witches' SabbathEdgarAngelo del CieloLa Fanciulla del WestTe DeumRequiem AeternamCh'ella mi creda

Angelo del Cielo : from the Opera Suor Angelica

The one-act opera Suor Angelica is set in the cloisters of an Italian convent at the end of the seventeenth century. Of noble birth, Angelica has been a nun for seven years, forced there by her family as punishment for an unknown sin. When her aunt visits her, she tells Angelica that her child had died. This terrible news becomes the reason for her only aria, Senza Mamma, a heart-wrenching song of restraint and dignity to her little 'angel in heaven' (Angelo del Cielo). The set contains solo parts, for soprano voice, cello and a duet for soprano and cello. There is also an optional solo part for trombone or euphonium.

Angelo del Cielo : from the Opera Suor Angelica

The one-act opera Suor Angelica is set in the cloisters of an Italian convent at the end of the seventeenth century. Of noble birth, Angelica has been a nun for seven years, forced there by her family as punishment for an unknown sin. When her aunt visits her, she tells Angelica that her child had died. This terrible news becomes the reason for her only aria, Senza Mamma, a heart-wrenching song of restraint and dignity to her little 'angel in heaven' (Angelo del Cielo). The set contains solo parts, for soprano voice, cello and a duet for soprano and cello. There is also an optional solo part for trombone or euphonium.

The Red Tower : Based on the painting by Giorgio de Chirico

The Red Tower was inspired by the painting of the same name (La Torre Rossa) by the Italian artist Giorgio de Chirico, and was awarded first prize in the International Composition Contest in Oman. One of the towers of the mediaeval walls of the Italian town of Soncino (home to the band for whom Johan de Meij wrote the work for) shows a remarkable resemblance to the tower in the work of De Chirico.

Clair de Lune : from Suite Bergamasque

Clair de Lune was originally written for piano, as the 3rd movement of the Suite Bergamasque by French composer Claude Debussy. This arrangement for trombone and wind orchestra was written at the request of Joe Alessi, principaltrombone of the New York Philharmonic and internationally renowned soloist. There is an alternative solo part included for alto saxophone.

Clair de Lune : from Suite Bergamasque

Clair de Lune was originally written for piano, as the 3rd movement of the Suite Bergamasque by French composer Claude Debussy. This arrangement for trombone and wind orchestra was written at the request of Joe Alessi, principaltrombone of the New York Philharmonic and internationally renowned soloist. There is an alternative solo part included for alto saxophone.

The Red Tower : Based on the painting by Giorgio de Chirico (1888-

The 2nd movement of The Venetian Collection refers to a painting by the Italian artist Giorgio de Chirico, and was commissioned by the Banda Civica di Soncino [Italy]. One of the main towers of the ancient walls that surround themedieval town of Soncino, La rocca sforzesca, has a significant resemblance with the tower on De Chirico's painting. De Meij has constructed an exciting and warm-blooded work, based on a simple four-note motif, with lyric solopassages for bassoon, bass clarinet and soprano saxophone in the middle section. In November of 2000, THE RED TOWER was awarded 1st Prize in the International Composition Competition of OMAN. (Duration 8:30)

Extreme Beethoven

Extreme BeethovenUFO ConcertoSinfonietta no. 1Angelo del CieloSongs from the Catskills

Dutch Masters

Dance of the AmazonLa Fanciulla del WestEdgarDuet from Don CarloThe King's MarchDutch Masters SuiteFestive HymnHobbits Dance & Hymn

Los Libros Olvidados : Inspired by LA SOMBRA DEL VIENTO by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

Los Libros Olvidados : Inspired by LA SOMBRA DEL VIENTO by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

Star wars saga, arranged for wind orchestra by Johan De Meij

John Williams (February 8, 1932) has composed some of the most popular, recognizable and critically acclaimed film scores in cinema history. Williams has won 25 Grammy Awards, five Academy Awards, seven British Academy Film Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. With 53 Academy Award nominations, he is the second most-nominated individual, after Walt Disney. His compositions are considered the epitome of film music, and he is considered among the greatest composers in the history of cinema. His work has influenced many other composers of film, popular, and contemporary classical music. In 2005, the American Film Institute selected Williams’s score to 1977’s Star Wars as the greatest film score of all time. In this newly revised arrangement from 1986, arranger Johan de Meij has used themes from Star Wars – A New Hope en The Empire Strikes Back. Grade of Difficulty    5 Band Grade of Difficulty    Grade 5 Definitive Duration    31-12-1899 00:13:10

Star wars saga, arranged for wind orchestra by Johan De Meij Score

John Williams (February 8, 1932) has composed some of the most popular, recognizable and critically acclaimed film scores in cinema history. Williams has won 25 Grammy Awards, five Academy Awards, seven British Academy Film Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. With 53 Academy Award nominations, he is the second most-nominated individual, after Walt Disney. His compositions are considered the epitome of film music, and he is considered among the greatest composers in the history of cinema. His work has influenced many other composers of film, popular, and contemporary classical music. In 2005, the American Film Institute selected Williams’s score to 1977’s Star Wars as the greatest film score of all time. In this newly revised arrangement from 1986, arranger Johan de Meij has used themes from Star Wars – A New Hope en The Empire Strikes Back. Grade of Difficulty    5 Band Grade of Difficulty    Grade 5 Definitive Duration    31-12-1899 00:13:10

The Brass Band Music of Johan de Meij

The Puccini Legacy : Wind Orchestra Transcriptions by Johan de Meij

Fellini : The Luxembourg Military Band, conducted by Johan de Meij

Echoes of San MarcoAmerican Suite: Andante con motoAmerican Suite: AllegroAmerican Suite: Moderato [alla Pollacca]American Suite: AndanteAmerican Suite: Finale - AllegroSinfonia Espansiva [Movement I]Fellini [Omaggio a Federico Fellini]Fantasia Napoletana

Symphony No. 4 : Sinfonie der Lieder (Symphony of Songs )

List or Tracks: 1. Via Claudia - An Imaginary Journey across the Alps (14:57) - Symphonic Wind Orchestra Landeck (de Meij)2. Spring (10:06) - Philips Wind Orchestra (de Meij)3. Symphony No. 4 - Sinfonie der Lieder/ Symphony of Songs for solo voice, childrens choir and wind orchestra (part 1-6) (30:33) - Philips Wind Orchestra (de Meij), Irene Verburg (Soprano), Netherlands Childrens Choir (Wilma ten Wolde)

The Red Tower : Based on the painting by Giorgio de Chirico (1888-

Virtual Bones : Three Classical Themes for Trombone Quartet

Three Classical Themes by Tchaikovsky, Beethoven and Holst for Trombone Quartet, written at the request of The New Trombone Collective for the Virtual Bones Project and arranged by Johan de Meij. Two of these themes were previously usedin De Meijs Extreme Makeover and Extreme Beethoven.

Sinfonia Espansiva (Movement I. Allegro Espansivo) : for wind orchestra

The first movement of Nielsen’s spectacular 3rd Symphony, skillfully arranged for wind orchestra by Johan de Meij.

Sinfonia Espansiva (Movement I. Allegro Espansivo) : for wind orchestra

The first movement of Nielsen’s spectacular 3rd Symphony, skillfully arranged for wind orchestra by Johan de Meij.