Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This is the full London Symphony Orchestra recording of Johan de Meij's masterpiece, the "Lord of the Rings" Symphony. This was originally a piece scored for wind ensemble, however it was later arranged for symphony orchestra by Henk de Vlieger, which was premiered and recorded in 2001 to coincide with the release of the 2001 film, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. This is one of the staples of the concert band literature, hopefully it can make its way into the core of orchestral literature.
COMPOSER: Johan de Meij
ARRANGER: Henk de Vlieger
CONDUCTOR: David Warble
ORCHESTRA: London Symphony Orchestra
TRACKLIST:
0:00 - I. Gandalf
6:33 - II. Lothlórien
14:34 - III. Gollum
24:41 - IV. Journey in the Dark
33:34 - V. Hobbits
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This is the full London Symphony Orchestra recording of Johan de Meij's masterpiece, the "Lord of the Rings" Symphony. This was originally a piece scored for wind ensemble, however it was later arranged for symphony orchestra by Henk de Vlieger, which was premiered and recorded in 2001 to coincide with the release of the 2001 film, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. This is one of the staples of the concert band literature, hopefully it can make its way into the core of orchestral literature.
COMPOSER: Johan de Meij
ARRANGER: Henk de Vlieger
CONDUCTOR: David Warble
ORCHESTRA: London Symphony Orchestra
TRACKLIST:
0:00 - I. Gandalf
6:33 - II. Lothlórien
14:34 - III. Gollum
24:41 - IV. Journey in the Dark
33:34 - V. Hobbits
Please be aware that all of the music (and images) featured in this video belong to their respective owners, and I or this channel does not claim any right over them. I upload these solely for archiving purposes, and for the sharing and enjoyment of great music. Monetization is not enabled. If you are the rightful owner of copyrighted material used and would like the video removed from YouTube, please, instead of reporting/striking my channel, leave a comment below with your statement and I will take the video down effective immediately.
![Randall Woolf — Shakedown (1990) [w/ score]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lptGev_iKj0/mqdefault.jpg "Randall Woolf — Shakedown (1990) [w/ score]
Randall Woolf studied composition privately with David Del Tredici and Joseph Maneri, and at Harvard. Recent commissions include works for the Seattle Symphony, Paul Dresher Ensemble, Dogs of Desire orchestra, and a new ballet of Where the Wild Things Are, in collaboration with Maurice Sendak and Septime Webre. His works have also been performed by Kathleen Supové, Bang on a Can/SPIT Orchestra, Kansas City Symphony, David Leisner, Twisted Tutu, Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble, and others.
This is Woolf’s very exciting and driving “Shakedown” for chamber orchestra. Robert Carl wrote in the notes of this CD, “Rock Steady” where this recording originates:
“A brilliant sense of orchestration. This applies above all to Randy’s writing for mixed ensembles, such as Shakedown (1990, written for Alea III). Here thirteen players create a sound whose fullness is truly orchestral. Colors are bright and contrasting, sharp and primary, like the best Pop Art. Attacks are edgy and intense, etching lines with the quick violence of a knife-slice. And the music can shrink and balloon in an instant, moving from full-throated tuttis to delicate two-part melody/accompaniment textures.”
COMPOSER: Randall Woolf
CONDUCTOR: Bradley Lubman
ENSEMBLE: New Millennium Ensemble + Meridian Arts Ensemble
Please be aware that all of the music (and images) featured in this video belong to their respective owners, and I or this channel does not claim any right over them. I upload these solely for archiving purposes, and for the sharing and enjoyment of great music. Monetization is not enabled. If you are the rightful owner of copyrighted material used and would like the video removed from YouTube, please, instead of reporting/striking my channel, leave a comment below with your statement and I will take the video down effective immediately.
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