Symphonic LEGO Fantasia
| Symphonic LEGO Fantasia | |
|---|---|
| by Frederik Magle | |
| Genre | Classical |
| Commissioned by | The LEGO Group |
| Composed | 1995–1996 |
| Duration | 27 minutes |
| Movements | Three |
| Premiere | |
| Date | 24 August 1997 |
| Location | St George's Chapel, Windsor |
| Conductor | David Parry |
| Symphonic LEGO Fantasia | |
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| Studio album by Frederik Magle | |
| Recorded | 1 September 1998 |
| Studio | AIR Studios (London) |
| Genre | Classical |
| Length | 50:07[citation needed] |
| Producer | Mike Purton |
Symphonic LEGO Fantasia for Grand Piano and Orchestra (Danish: Symfonisk LEGO fantasi for klaver og orkester; often shortened to LEGO Fantasia) is a piano concerto in three movements by Frederik Magle. It was commissioned by the LEGO Group and composed in 1995–1996. The symphony premiered in London in 1997, and over the next few years was also performed in Denmark and Switzerland. In 1998 it was recorded for an album release, alongside a number of solo piano tracks also by Magle.
History
Symphonic LEGO Fantasia was written by Danish composer Frederik Magle during 1995–1996, after being commissioned by the LEGO Group.[1][2] Magle premiered his LEGO Fantasia, a 27-minute three-part composition for symphony orchestra and solo piano,[2] on 24 August 1997 in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. The symphony was performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by David Parry; Magle was the grand piano soloist for this initial performance.[3]
The LEGO Fantasia was performed by the South Jutland Symphony Orchestra at two concerts on 24 January 1998 in Esbjerg, Denmark.[3] In 1999 it was performed by the Zurich Chamber Orchestra in Lucerne, Switzerland to celebrate the 25th anniversary of LEGO factories in Switzerland.[3][4]
On 1 September 1998, LEGO Fantasia was recorded at AIR Studios in London, once again performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and Magle and conducted by Parry.[5] The session was recorded by Tony Faulkner of Green Room Productions and produced by Mike Purton.[6] Besides the three-part Fantasia symphony, the album also featured eight piano improvisations performed by Magle, including a cover of John Lennon's "Imagine".[5] In January 2000 Magle announced the album's planned release on CD in March 2000 on his website.[7] The album's announced release date was later pushed back several times, initially to the fall of 2000, then to Christmas 2000, and then to early 2001.[8][9][10]
Instrumentation
The symphony is scored for the following instrumentation:[2]
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Album track listing
All tracks are written by Frederik Magle, except where noted.[6]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Performer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Idea" (First movement) | London Philharmonic Orchestra | 11:17 | |
| 2. | "Values" (Second movement) | London Philharmonic Orchestra | 9:41 | |
| 3. | "Exuberance" (Third movement) | London Philharmonic Orchestra | 5:35 | |
| 4. | "Early morning promenade" | 2:40 | ||
| 5. | "Fountains" | 4:19 | ||
| 6. | "March of the ants" | 2:17 | ||
| 7. | "Imagine" | John Lennon, Yoko Ono | 4:38 | |
| 8. | "Leaves in the wind" | 2:23 | ||
| 9. | "Lullaby" | 2:05 | ||
| 10. | "In the night" | 1:21 | ||
| 11. | "The hornpiper" | 3:51 | ||
| Total length: | 50:07 | |||
References
| External audio | |
|---|---|
 Excerpt from 1st movement "Idea" | |
| Excerpt from 2nd movement "Values" | |
| Excerpt from "Values", Adagio and Waltz | |
| "Lullaby" |
- ↑ Mellor, Andrew (2020). "Biografi – Frederik Magle, Komponist, Organist og Pianist" [Biography – Frederik Magle, Composer, Organist and Pianist]. magle.dk (in dansk). Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Magle, Frederik (2024) [2004]. "List of Works by the composer Frederik Magle". magle.dk. Archived from the original on 9 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Magle, Frederik (8 July 2016) [19 February 2000]. "Biografi og Tidslinje" [Biography and Timeline]. magle.dk (in dansk). Archived from the original on 10 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ↑ "LEGO molding in Switzerland". LEGO History. Archived from the original on 31 January 2023. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Symphonic LEGO Fantasia (London Philharmonic Orchestra)". magle.dk. Archived from the original on 9 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Magle, Frederik (1998). Symphonic LEGO Fantasia (Media notes). Billund, Denmark: The LEGO Group. Back cover. Archived from the original on 2024-12-09.
- ↑ Magle, Frederik (29 January 2000). "New CD Coming in March 2000!". Frederik Magle's homepage. Archived from the original on 3 March 2000.
- ↑ Magle, Frederik (2000). "New CD Coming in the Fall 2000!". Frederik Magle's homepage. Archived from the original on 16 June 2000.
- ↑ Magle, Frederik (2000). "New CD Coming for Christmas 2000!". Frederik Magle's homepage. Archived from the original on 2 October 2000.
- ↑ Magle, Frederik (2000). "New CD Coming in the Winter 2000/1001". Frederik Magle's homepage. Archived from the original on 9 March 2001.
