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Johan de Meij
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Johan de Meij

Born 23 Nov 1953Kingdom of the Netherlands15 albums

Dutch composer and conductor

Biography

Johannes Abraham "Johan" de Meij (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈjoːɦɑn də ˈmɛi]; born November 23, 1953 in Voorburg) is a Dutch conductor, trombonist, and composer, best known for his Symphony No. 1 for wind ensemble, nicknamed The Lord of the Rings symphony.

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Songs written

  1. Symphony no. 1 "The Lord of the Rings": I. Gandalf (The Wizard)composer1989 · 15 releases
  2. Symphony no. 1 "The Lord of the Rings": IV. Journey in the Dark: a. The Mines of Moria / b. The Bridge of Khazad-Dûmcomposer1989 · 14 releases
  3. Symphony no. 1 "The Lord of the Rings": V. Hobbitscomposer1989 · 14 releases
  4. Symphony no. 1 "The Lord of the Rings": II. Lothlórien (The Elvenwood)composer1989 · 13 releases
  5. Symphony no. 1 "The Lord of the Rings": III. Gollum (Sméagol)composer1989 · 13 releases
  6. Suite from the Ballet “Romeo and Juliet”: I. Introduction: The Montagues and Capuletsarranger1989 · 7 releases
  7. Out of Africaarranger1994 · 5 releases
  8. Extreme Make-Over - Metamorphoses on a Theme by Tchaikovskycomposer2006 · 4 releases
  9. Moment for Morriconearranger1986 · 4 releases
  10. Jazz Suite no. 2: II. Lyric Waltzarranger1998 · 3 releases
  11. Can't Take My Eyes Off Youarranger1996 · 2 releases
  12. Jazz Suite no. 2: I. Marcharranger1998 · 2 releases
  13. Jazz Suite no. 2: III. Dance Iarranger1998 · 2 releases
  14. Jazz Suite no. 2: V. Waltz no. 2arranger1998 · 2 releases
  15. Jazz Suite no. 2: VI. Finalearranger1998 · 2 releases
  16. Jupiter Hymnarranger1991 · 2 releases
  17. Star Wars Sagaarranger1996 · 2 releases
  18. Symphony for Band: II. Andantecomposer1989 · 2 releases
  19. Symphony for Band: III. Andante Maestoso, Allegro Ritmicocomposer1989 · 2 releases
  20. Symphony no. 3 "Planet Earth": I. Lonely Planetcomposer2007 · 2 releases
  21. Symphony no. 3 "Planet Earth": II. Planet Earthcomposer2007 · 2 releases
  22. Symphony no. 3 "Planet Earth": III. Mother Earthcomposer2007 · 2 releases
  23. The Phantom of the Operaarranger1991 · 2 releases
  24. Aquarium, op. 5composer1991 · 1 releases
  25. Aquarium, op. 5: I. Allegretto grazioso (Neon Tetra, Electric Eel, and Angelfish)composer2000 · 1 releases
  26. Aquarium, op. 5: II. Andante - Adagio (Sea Horse and Zebrafish)composer2000 · 1 releases
  27. Aquarium, op. 5: III. Finale: Allegro giocoso (Guppy and Co)composer2000 · 1 releases
  28. Casanova: I. Prologo: Il tema di Messer Grandecomposer2000 · 1 releases
  29. Casanova: II. Cadenza: Atto di presentazionecomposer2000 · 1 releases
  30. Casanova: III. La vita a cortecomposer2000 · 1 releases
  31. Casanova: IV. L'arresto di Casanovacomposer2000 · 1 releases
  32. Casanova: V. Reminiscenzecomposer2000 · 1 releases
  33. Casanova: VI. L'evasione dai Piombicomposer2000 · 1 releases
  34. Casanova: VII. M.M. e C.C.composer2000 · 1 releases
  35. Casanova: VIII. Finale e stretto: Il trionfo dell'amorecomposer2000 · 1 releases
  36. Chanson de matin, op. 15 no. 2arranger1996 · 1 releases
  37. Chanson d’amourarranger1996 · 1 releases
  38. Highlights from Chessarranger1996 · 1 releases
  39. Highlights from Riverdancearranger2017 · 1 releases
  40. Honky Tonk Ragtimearranger1996 · 1 releases
  41. James Bond 007arranger1999 · 1 releases
  42. Jazz Suite no. 2: IV. Dance IIarranger1998 · 1 releases
  43. Joropoarranger2017 · 1 releases
  44. La quintessenza: I. Introduzionecomposer2000 · 1 releases
  45. La quintessenza: II. Capricciocomposer2000 · 1 releases
  46. La quintessenza: III. Ariosocomposer2000 · 1 releases
  47. La quintessenza: IV. Alla Marciacomposer2000 · 1 releases
  48. La quintessenza: V. Finalecomposer2000 · 1 releases
  49. Les Papillonsarranger1991 · 1 releases
  50. Loch Ness: I. The Lake at Dawncomposer2000 · 1 releases
  51. Loch Ness: II. Urquhart Castlecomposer2000 · 1 releases
  52. Loch Ness: III. Inverness: Bagpipes and Touristscomposer2000 · 1 releases
  53. Loch Ness: IV. Stormcomposer2000 · 1 releases
  54. Loch Ness: V. Conclusioncomposer2000 · 1 releases
  55. March to Marsarranger1996 · 1 releases
  56. Mazeppa: Berceusearranger1996 · 1 releases
  57. Miss Saigon (A Symphonic Portrait)arranger1996 · 1 releases
  58. Pavane pour une infante défuntearranger1991 · 1 releases
  59. Songs From the Musical "Cats"arranger1991 · 1 releases
  60. Suite from the Ballet “Romeo and Juliet”: II. Tableau: The Streets Awakensarranger1990 · 1 releases
  61. Suite from the Ballet “Romeo and Juliet”: III. Morning Dancearranger1990 · 1 releases
  62. Suite from the Ballet “Romeo and Juliet”: IV. At Friar Laurence’sarranger1990 · 1 releases
  63. Suite from the Ballet “Romeo and Juliet”: V. Departure of the Guests (Gavotte)arranger1990 · 1 releases
  64. Suite from the Ballet “Romeo and Juliet”: VI. The Montagues and Capuletsarranger1990 · 1 releases
  65. Suite in A major, op. 98b, B. 190 “American”arranger1991 · 1 releases
  66. Symphony no. 2 "The Big Apple"composer1999 · 1 releases
  67. Symphony no. 2 "The Big Apple": I. Skylinecomposer2013 · 1 releases
  68. Symphony no. 2 "The Big Apple": II. Gothamcomposer2013 · 1 releases
  69. Symphony no. 2 "The Big Apple": Interlude: Times Square Cadenzacomposer2013 · 1 releases
  70. The Exodus Songarranger1991 · 1 releases
  71. To My Countryarranger1 releases
  72. Windy City Overturecomposer2007 · 1 releases
  73. Casanovacomposer
  74. Jazz Suite no. 2arranger
  75. La quintessenzacomposer
  76. Loch Nesscomposer
  77. Suite from the Ballet “Romeo and Juliet”arranger
  78. Symphony no. 1 "The Lord of the Rings"composer
  79. Symphony no. 3 "Planet Earth"composer
  80. T-Bone Concertocomposer
  81. T-Bone Concerto: I. Rarecomposer
  82. T-Bone Concerto: II. Mediumcomposer
  83. T-Bone Concerto: III. Well Donecomposer

Songs recorded

  1. African Negro Dance
  2. Aladdin's Dream / Dance of the Morning Mist
  3. American Suite, op. 98b
  4. Aquarium, op. 5
  5. Ceremonial Fanfare
  6. Downtown Divertimento
  7. Duet from ‘Don Carlo’
  8. Extreme Make-Over - Metamorphoses on a Theme by Tchaikovsky
  9. Gandalf (The Wizard)
  10. Gollum (Sméagol)
  11. Highlights from Chess
  12. Highlights from Riverdance
  13. Hobbits
  14. I. Miri na Fëanor (Jewels of Fëanor)
  15. II. Tinúviel (Nightingale)
  16. III. Ancalagon i-môr (Ancalagon the Black)
  17. IV. Arwen Undómiel (Evenstar)
  18. Joropo
  19. Journey in the dark, A. The Mines of Moria, B. The Bridge of Khazad Dûm
  20. Jupiter Hymn
  21. Les Papillons
  22. Lothlorien the Elvenwood
  23. Oriental Festival March
  24. Pavane
  25. Pavane pour une infante défunte
  26. Phantom of the Opera
  27. Songs From the Musical "Cats"
  28. Summer
  29. Symphony no. 3 "Planet Earth": I. Lonely Planet
  30. Symphony no. 3 "Planet Earth": II. Planet Earth
  31. Symphony no. 3 "Planet Earth": III. Mother Earth
  32. The Exodus Song
  33. The Phantom of the Opera
  34. V. Dagor Delothrin (The War of Wrath)
  35. VI. Thuringwethil (Woman of Secret Shadow)
  36. Windy City Overture

Albums

De Meij: Symphony nr. 1 "The Lord of the Rings" / Bilik: Symphony for Band
De Meij: Symphony nr. 1 "The Lord of the Rings" / Bilik: Symphony for BandJohan de Meij, Jerry H. Bilik; The Dutch Royal Military Band, Pierre Kuijpers · 1989
The Lord of the Rings Symphony No. 1
The Lord of the Rings Symphony No. 1Johan de Meij; The Amsterdam Wind Orchestra, Arie van Beek · 1990
de Meij: The Lord of the Rings / Prokofiev/de Meij: Romeo and Juliet
de Meij: The Lord of the Rings / Prokofiev/de Meij: Romeo and JulietJohan de Meij, Sergei Prokofiev; The Amsterdam Wind Orchestra, Arie van Beek · 1990
Portrait of Johan de Meij
Portrait of Johan de MeijJohan de Meij; Koninklijke Militaire Kapel, Johan de Meij · 1991
De Meij: Symphony no. 1 "The Lord of the Rings / Bernstein: Divertimento
De Meij: Symphony no. 1 "The Lord of the Rings / Bernstein: DivertimentoJohan de Meij, Leonard Bernstein; Danish Concert Band, Jørgen Misser Jensen · 1995
Famous Arrangements by Johan de Meij
Famous Arrangements by Johan de MeijJohan de Meij · 1996
The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the RingsJohan de Meij; Ensemble vent et percussion de Québec, René Joly · 1997
Casanova
CasanovaJohan de Meij; Johan Willem Friso Military Band, Alex Schillings, Johan van Iersel · 2000
Symphony No. 1 - Inspired by The Lord of the Rings
Symphony No. 1 - Inspired by The Lord of the RingsJohan de Meij; London Symphony Orchestra, David Warble · 2001
Symphony no. 1: Inspired by the Lord of the Rings
Symphony no. 1: Inspired by the Lord of the RingsJohan de Meij; London Symphony Orchestra, David Warble · 2001
Planet Earth
Planet EarthJohan de Meij; Osaka Municipal Symphonic Band, Johan de Meij · 2007
Live in Concert Series, Vol. 1: De Meij: Lord of the Rings / Stravinsky: Firebird Suite
Live in Concert Series, Vol. 1: De Meij: Lord of the Rings / Stravinsky: Firebird SuiteJohan de Meij, Igor Stravinsky; United States Marine Band, Colonel John R. Bourgeois · 2011
The Symphonies: The Lord of the Rings / The Big Apple / Planet Earth
The Symphonies: The Lord of the Rings / The Big Apple / Planet EarthJohan de Meij; The Peabody Conservatory Wind Ensemble, Harlan D. Parker · 2013
Symphony No. 5: Return To Middle Earth
Symphony No. 5: Return To Middle EarthJohan de Meij - St. Michael Thorn Wind Orchestra, Claudia Couwenbergh, Brabant Choir, Ivan Meylemans · 2019
Downtown Divertimento (Live Recording)
Downtown Divertimento (Live Recording)Johan de Meij

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