Fantasia is a film directed by Walt Disney that features eight animated segments set to classical pieces of music conducted by Leopold Stokowski and performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra. The segments include "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor" by Johann Sebastian Bach, "The Nutcracker Suite" by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" by Paul Dukas, "Rite of Spring" by Igor Stravinsky, "The Pastoral Symphony" by Ludwig van Beethoven, "Dance of the Hours" by Amilcare Ponchielli, "Night on Bald Mountain" by Modest Mussorgsky, and "Ave Maria" by Franz Schubert.
Each segment is a work of art in its own right, with stunning visuals and intricate storytelling that utilizes the music as its driving force. The film is notable for being the first feature-length film to synchronize music and animation in such a grandiose and innovative way, and it has become a beloved classic over the years. With its timeless vignettes and unforgettable music, Fantasia remains one of the most beloved and enduring achievements in the history of animated film.