Deems Taylor : How do you do? Uh, my name is Deems Taylor, and it’s my very pleasant duty to welcome you here on behalf of Walt Disney, Leopold Stokowski, and all the other artists and musicians whose combined talents went into the creation of this new form of entertainment, “Fantasia”.

What’s the definition of Fantasia?

Definition of fantasia 1 : a free usually instrumental composition not in strict form. 2a : a work (such as a poem or play) in which the author’s fancy roves unrestricted. b : something possessing grotesque, bizarre, or unreal qualities.

Who narrated Fantasia?

Deems Taylor
Corey BurtonTim MathesonHugh Douglas
Fantasia/Narrators

What is the storyline of Fantasia?

Released in 1940, represented Disney’s boldest experiment to date. Bringing to life his vision of blending animated imagery with classical music. What had begun as a vehicle to enhance Mickey Mouse’s career blossomed into a full-blown feature that remains unique in the history of animation.Fantasia / Film synopsis

Who pitched the idea of a sequel to Fantasia?

Roy E. Disney pitched the idea of a sequel to Fantasia. The idea of a Fantasia sequel was revived shortly after Michael Eisner became chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company in 1984, when Walt’s nephew, vice chairman Roy E. Disney, suggested it to him at a lunch.

When did the original Fantasia come out?

Fantasia 2000 premiered on December 17, 1999 at Carnegie Hall in New York City as part of a concert tour that also visited London, Paris, Tokyo and Pasadena, California. The film was then released in 75 IMAX theaters worldwide from January 1 to April 30, 2000, marking the first animated feature-length film to be released in the format.

What is the sorcerer’s apprentice about in Fantasia?

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice by Paul Dukas. Based on the poem “Der Zauberlehrling” by Goethe, the segment is the only one featured in both Fantasia and Fantasia 2000. It tells the story of Mickey Mouse, an apprentice of sorcerer Yen Sid who attempts some of his master’s magic tricks before knowing how to control them.

How old is Joseph Deems Taylor?

Deems Taylor was born on December 22, 1885 in New York City, New York, USA as Joseph Deems Taylor. He was an actor and writer, known for Fantasia (1940), Janice Meredith (1924) and The Hard-Boiled Canary (1941). He died on July 3, 1966 in New York City.