BIOFONIAAudiovisual orchestral work with choir
COP30orchestral premiere, Belém
70young musicians from the Amazon
- The rainforest in the concert hall: orchestra, marimba, animation and an optional choir
- ATLÂNTICA (Guaraní) and AMAZÔNICA (Kukama Kukamiria) · a third movement planned for 2027
- Next: COP31, Antalya, November 2026
Durationapprox. 24 min (two movements)
Age4–99
LanguageDanish, Nordic languages, English, Guaraní, Kukama
SizesMezzo played · Piano and Forte by arrangement
PlayedBelém 2025 · Naturmødet 2026
Year2025
Youth orchestra of Fundação Amazônica de Música · COP30, 2025
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“It is a great pleasure to work with Mathias and the team behind The Neverending Maze. For several years we have heard about his interactive formats from the other symphony orchestras, and it is wonderful now to experience ourselves how the audience is engaged and how classical music is brought into play in new ways.”Adam Stadnicki, Head of Music and CEO, Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester · press release, May 2026, translated from Danish
“Composers like Mathias take charge of developing the concert concepts themselves: projects that arrive thoroughly worked through and ready to implement. One of the hallmarks of his works is their continuous development, created in close dialogue with the audience.”Maja Joss-Børch, DR Musikariet / Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester · written recommendation, 2024, translated from Danish
“Sheet music that is impeccably prepared and gives musicians and conductor the best conditions to make music that sounds good, means something and engages.”Jesper Mikkelsen, producer for children, young people and outreach, Aalborg Symphony Orchestra · written recommendation, translated from Danish
“The work is not just composed but conceived and thought through by Mathias Madsen Munch, who himself narrates, plays and sings the story for the audience. When the music is also finely orchestrated by Thomas Bryła, it is a pleasure for the musicians to take part. They can feel when they are part of something good and meaningful.”Henrik Vagn Christensen, conductor of The Neverending Maze with Aalborg Symphony Orchestra, 2024 · written recommendation, translated from Danish
“I have experienced both The Neverending Maze and Mossy Mogens as effective and strong concerts for children. The music is catchy and atmospheric, and working with Mathias has been thorough, accommodating and flexible.”Jonas Ervolder Bové, percussionist, Aalborg Symphony Orchestra · written statement, translated from Danish
“Mathias' ability to compose innovative and interactive works for children has a marked influence on how we reach our young listeners.”Martha Marie Petri, children, young people and outreach, Aarhus Symphony Orchestra · written recommendation, translated from Danish
“The Neverending Maze helps open the world of classical music to children on their own terms. The work shows how close collaboration between composer and symphony orchestra can create a magical universe that captures children's curiosity.”Cecilie Wallengren, senior adviser, the Augustinus Foundation · press release, May 2026, translated from Danish
“For the past ten years or so Mathias Madsen Munch has been an important part of the children's culture effort in Helsingør Kommune, one of the recurring artists that pupils in our schools meet as a teacher. My warmest recommendation for any project that revolves around music and innovation.”Ida Wettendorff, children's culture consultant, Helsingør Kommune · written recommendation, translated from Danish
