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Music Conducted By
Jerry Goldsmith
Orchestrations By
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Recorded By
Bruce Botnick
Performed By
The London Symphony
Orchestra & The London Voices
Narrated By
Anthony Hopkins
Mezzo Soprano
Eirian James
Album Produced By
Jerry Goldsmith
Label
Telarc
Previous Release(s)
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Year Of CD/Film Release
2002/1974
Running Time
51:21
Availability
Normal Release
Cues
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Timings
1. Music for Orchestra (8:16)
Christus Apollo:-
2. Part I (7:57)
3. Part II (9:07)
4. Part III (17:18)
5. Part IV (10:02)
6. Fireworks (8:52)
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Christus Apollo
Dynamic new recording of the
composer's concert work from 69-70, featuring Music For Orchestra,
Christus Apollo and Fireworks from 99. Powerhouse
performances from the LSO and the London Voices are joined by
Anthony Hopkins narrating Ray Bradbury's poetic words.
Music For Orchestra remains the highlight even though
the arrangement differs from the original. Goldsmith's immensely
dark but ultimately thrilling music provides the listener with
an assault on the senses. Christus Apollo's operatic setting
makes for an interesting listen with less emphasis on music,
but perfectly pitched not to overwhelm the choir or narration.
The album climaxes with the crowd pleaser; Fireworks.
An exhilarating piece written for a massive Fireworks display
in 1999. Goldsmith introduces a triumphant central theme on the
grand scale of Rudy before returning to a percussive maelstrom
of sound for its finale.
A fabulous disc, beautifully packaged by Telarc and utilising
the latest recording technologies. A must have for film music
and non film music listeners alike.
Note: Now available in SACD as well as standard CD form.
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