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A medley of iconic melodies from Efteling, a Dutch fantasy-themed amusement park, featuring whimsical fairytale-inspired compositions.

"Fata Morgana" is an atmospheric orchestral work composed by Piet Ketting in 1986 for the eponymous dark ride at the Efteling theme park. Characterized by ethereal textures and melodic fragments echoing carillon bells, it evokes the ride's themes of optical illusions and mythical desert oases. The composition blends contemporary techniques with accessible tonality, typical of Ketting's approach to functional music for public spaces.

A musical collage of themes from Efteling amusement park rides, combining works by Ruud Bos (Villa Volta, Fata Morgana, Vogel Rok) and René Merkelbach (Joris en de Draak), arranged for school orchestra.

Composed for Efteling's iconic dark ride, Fata Morgana features exotic melodies and atmospheric orchestration that immerse visitors in a mythical Eastern-inspired journey. As one of Ruud Bos's most recognizable works, it blends symphonic elements with accessible themes tailored for thematic entertainment.