Fantasia Suite is a vast 21st century Neo-Romantic continuous cycle for piano and orchestra written in a unique, contemporary idiom. This is quickly becoming a worldwide post-minimalist movement spearheaded by the music of Carter Larsen.
In collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Larsen plans to initiate a 20 city worldwide tour of Fantasia Suite.
"As the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has always represented the highest standards of artistic excellence, we are enthusiastic to play a major role in the worldwide promotion of Fantasia Suite" confirms Ian McClay, general manager, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Larsen's Fantasia Suite has grown from grassroots, infiltrating the academic world as witnessed in the music schools and universities, first in Southern California and then internationally. Larsen's new music is currently being studied in several university doctoral programs. Simultaneously, his music has been endorsed at the top professional levels around the world.
The structure of Larsen's Fantasia Suite is unique in that it is an ever changing composition over time. Bringing the tradition of improvising back, Larsen draws on Classicism, spanning the centuries, yet launching an entire new 21st century movement.
Universally among audiences, a wide range of age groups are enthralled by Larsen's innovative artistry. Embraced by music lovers inside the most sophisticated classical realm, there are also those listeners of pop, jazz, world music and even rock that are Larsen fans.
Carter Larsen's inspiration is charged with emotions such as joy, transcendence and celebration in a unique new art form. Larsen's brilliant virtuosity in orchestral writing combined with extensive concerto experience with the world's major orchestras make Fantasia Suite a pinnacle of his creativity.
Andrea Van de Kamp, Chairman Emeritus of the Music Center, Los Angeles, declares this is "the music of the future".
