Videos with footage from the Smecky Studio and the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra shot in July 2011 during the recording of the soundtrack for “Ronal the Barbarian”.
Work List
April 17, 2012
List of Works by Nicklas Schmidt – listed by genre ORCHESTRA Out of the Blue Air – three orchestral miniatures 2.2.2.2./2.1.0.0./timp./str. 1997 6′ Rhapsody for String Orchestra & Percussion timp./3 perc./str. 2001 10′ Symphony no. 1 3.3.3.3.(1cbn)/4.3.3.1./3 perc./harp/str. 2003 15′ Solitude Variations 2.2.2.0./solo tp./timp./pno./str. 2004 15′ Übergang – Untergang – Concerto for Piano & Orchestra 2.2.2.2./4.2.3.1./3 perc./harp/solo pno./str. 2006 9′ Branden på Koldinghus Male Choir (TTBB)/Str. 2008 13′ Cubulus
Bjarke Mogensen & Prinsens Musikkorps
April 10, 2012
The young rising accordeon star Bjarke Mogensen has commissioned a new work to be premiered 1st June 2012 where Mogensen features as soloist with the Prinsens Musikkorps Brass Ensemble. The new “Concertino” for accordeon and brass is one of a few of its kind written for this rare constellation of instruments. The ensemble will be lead by conductor Jesper Juul. The premiere concert details: 1st June 19:30 Viborg Musiksal –
“Nowhere Now Here”
March 25, 2012
Choir Music Premiere in May Concerts The International award winning Hymnia Chamber Choir will perform in two concerts entirely dedicated to choral music by Nicklas Schmidt. The concerts will take place at the Enghave Church in Copenhagen May 13th and at Vor Frue Kirke in Aarhus on the 20th of May. Both concerts will be conducted by Flemming Windekilde. 4 choral works including one world premiere will feature at the
Danish Film Academy Award Nomination
December 14, 2011
The orchestral score for Esben Toft Jacobsens “Den kæmpestore bjørn (The Great Bear)” has been nominated for the 2012 Robert Award in the category “Best Musical Score” The Robert is considered to be the highest honor in Danish filmmaking. The event has been inaugurated in 1984 and is the Danish Film Academy’s equivalent of the American Oscars. “The Great Bear” also received a nomination for “Best Feature” in the category
Paint Splash for Nintendo Wii
September 5, 2011
I developed the music and sound effects for this new official Nintendo Wii-ware release by KnapNok Games. Paint Splash turns your TV into an interactive canvas where kids of all ages can enjoy painting using the Wii Remote. Up to four people can paint at the same time so the entire family can participate in creating fantastic paintings using just your Wii Remotes. Available September 8th in the US online
Interview in “Klassisk” on scoring Ronal
August 30, 2011
“Roaring Orchestral Scores” – In the 2011 September edition of the Danish Magazine “Klassisk” Christine Christiansen interviews me about the process of creating the score for the new 3D animation feature “Ronal the Barbarian”. Read the full article in PDF (in Danish)
Trailer for Ronal the Barbarian
July 27, 2011
My biggest film score so far is nearing completion. After a great recording session with the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra in July, only some mixing is left now before the Danish theatrical premiere in 3D on September 29th 2011. Catch a glimpse of the Epic adventure – the 2nd theatrical trailer is now available:
Film clips from the Great Bear
February 11, 2011
Title sequence The hunter tells Jonathan about the bear Official Trailer
The Great Bear
September 23, 2010
With a score recorded by the National Danish Symphony Orchestra, “The Great Bear” opened in Danish cinemas February 2011. The 3D-animated feature film is director Esben Toft Jacobsen’s debut. The Great Bear was in competition in the Generation programme at the Berlin Film Festival. The film has a 40 minute orchestral score recorded in the new DR Koncerthuset in Copenhagen.