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Merregnon
Merregnon is a narrative orchestral music series created and produced by Thomas Böcker through his company, Merregnon Studios. Combining symphonic compositions with fantasy storytelling, the project launched in 1999 and has since produced several albums and live concert performances. The most recent works, Merregnon: Land of Silence (2021) and Merregnon: Heart of Ice (2024), premiered with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra and the Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, respectively. Aimed at families and younger audiences, the series follows in the tradition of orchestral works such as The Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns and Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf.
The Merregnon series features contributions from composers known for their work in the video game industry, including Nobuo Uematsu, Yoko Shimomura, Chris Hülsbeck, and Yuzo Koshiro.
Merregnon: Heart of Ice features an original score by Nobuo Uematsu, with a story by children’s author Frauke Angel. In an interview with Die Zeit, Uematsu stated that he wanted to dedicate his remaining creative time to projects he personally cares about, such as Merregnon: Heart of Ice. It premiered on 29 February 2024 in Ludwigshafen, Germany, performed by the Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, conducted by Eckehard Stier.
It is Uematsu’s first orchestral work written specifically for the concert hall. His aim, he said, was “to write music that makes children happy.” The next performance is scheduled for 25 June 2026 at the Philharmonie de Paris, with the Orchestre national d’Île-de-France.
The story is set in the frozen world of Merregnon. It follows Kjugo, a cheerful wooden robot, and the dog Beru on their quest to find Kjugo’s creator, Nuobi, in a realm of eternal frost ruled by the Ice Wind Dancer, Goyakai. As they journey through the icy landscape, Kjugo and Beru must overcome numerous obstacles before confronting Goyakai. In the decisive encounter, Kjugo breaks the magical grip keeping the land frozen. Nuobi is found, and warmth returns to the world.
Merregnon: Heart of Ice was described as "a thrilling adventure with high drama and a fulminant battle for humanity" by the German newspaper Die Rheinpfalz. Writer Ulrike Dansauer, who attended the premiere, highlighted the project's broad appeal, noting, "The story is very popular with young audiences: devout listening from even the youngest children, closed eyes from adults, completely absorbed in the tale."
Thomas Nickel, a writer for the German gaming magazine M!Games, echoed this sentiment, stating: "Despite the late hour, the younger visitors are just as fascinated as the older ones." He compared the musical style of Merregnon: Heart of Ice to early Final Fantasy soundtracks, but found it "fresh and original." Nickel further commented on the expressiveness of the compositions, saying that "the joy of the music and composition is very evident" and "the compositions speak for themselves" without needing to support graphics or gameplay, allowing them to "convey drama and characters" independently.
Merregnon: Land of Silence features original music by Yoko Shimomura and a story by children's author Frauke Angel. This project marks Shimomura's first concert work. It was first performed by the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Andreas Hanson, and filmed at the Stockholm Concert Hall in June 2021. The video was made freely available on the orchestra's website, premiering on September 10, 2021.
Merregnon
Merregnon is a narrative orchestral music series created and produced by Thomas Böcker through his company, Merregnon Studios. Combining symphonic compositions with fantasy storytelling, the project launched in 1999 and has since produced several albums and live concert performances. The most recent works, Merregnon: Land of Silence (2021) and Merregnon: Heart of Ice (2024), premiered with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra and the Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, respectively. Aimed at families and younger audiences, the series follows in the tradition of orchestral works such as The Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns and Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf.
The Merregnon series features contributions from composers known for their work in the video game industry, including Nobuo Uematsu, Yoko Shimomura, Chris Hülsbeck, and Yuzo Koshiro.
Merregnon: Heart of Ice features an original score by Nobuo Uematsu, with a story by children’s author Frauke Angel. In an interview with Die Zeit, Uematsu stated that he wanted to dedicate his remaining creative time to projects he personally cares about, such as Merregnon: Heart of Ice. It premiered on 29 February 2024 in Ludwigshafen, Germany, performed by the Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, conducted by Eckehard Stier.
It is Uematsu’s first orchestral work written specifically for the concert hall. His aim, he said, was “to write music that makes children happy.” The next performance is scheduled for 25 June 2026 at the Philharmonie de Paris, with the Orchestre national d’Île-de-France.
The story is set in the frozen world of Merregnon. It follows Kjugo, a cheerful wooden robot, and the dog Beru on their quest to find Kjugo’s creator, Nuobi, in a realm of eternal frost ruled by the Ice Wind Dancer, Goyakai. As they journey through the icy landscape, Kjugo and Beru must overcome numerous obstacles before confronting Goyakai. In the decisive encounter, Kjugo breaks the magical grip keeping the land frozen. Nuobi is found, and warmth returns to the world.
Merregnon: Heart of Ice was described as "a thrilling adventure with high drama and a fulminant battle for humanity" by the German newspaper Die Rheinpfalz. Writer Ulrike Dansauer, who attended the premiere, highlighted the project's broad appeal, noting, "The story is very popular with young audiences: devout listening from even the youngest children, closed eyes from adults, completely absorbed in the tale."
Thomas Nickel, a writer for the German gaming magazine M!Games, echoed this sentiment, stating: "Despite the late hour, the younger visitors are just as fascinated as the older ones." He compared the musical style of Merregnon: Heart of Ice to early Final Fantasy soundtracks, but found it "fresh and original." Nickel further commented on the expressiveness of the compositions, saying that "the joy of the music and composition is very evident" and "the compositions speak for themselves" without needing to support graphics or gameplay, allowing them to "convey drama and characters" independently.
Merregnon: Land of Silence features original music by Yoko Shimomura and a story by children's author Frauke Angel. This project marks Shimomura's first concert work. It was first performed by the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Andreas Hanson, and filmed at the Stockholm Concert Hall in June 2021. The video was made freely available on the orchestra's website, premiering on September 10, 2021.