Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of the Orchestra

Featuring

Edwin Outwater
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Mason Bates

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Composer's Artistic Vision

Mason Bates, the composer, created "Philharmonia Fantastique" as a fresh guide to the orchestra for his own children, showcasing both artistic and technical wonders.

Compositional Technique

"Philharmonia Fantastique" uses musical genres and electronic sounds for characterization, such as noir-ish jazz for woodwinds and dark techno for brass.

Composer Biography

Mason Bates's symphonic music is noted for its unique integration of electronic sounds and he was named the second most-performed composer of his generation.

Composition History

"Philharmonia Fantastique" was commissioned by several major orchestras, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, and Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

Recording & Production

This recording of "Philharmonia Fantastique" was made in Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, Chicago, between February 9-13, 2021.

Composition History

The film version of "Philharmonia Fantastique" was created with director Gary Rydstrom and animator Jim Capobianco during visits to Skywalker Ranch, George Lucas's campus of creativity.

Composer Biography

Mason Bates, the composer, is known for imaginatively transforming classical music as a composer, DJ, and curator, and was the first composer-in-residence at the Kennedy Center.