JOHN BARRY - THE CLASSIC SCORES (4CD)

This 4CD, six film selection, presents new recordings of some of his classic work that includes previously unheard music on five of the scores. These reissues have received critical acclaim across the world from film music fans and are gathered together in one set for the very first time. The Lion In Winter, set in the mysterious gothic world of the Middle Ages, mixes orchestral and choral textures from that era and won an Oscar for Barry in recognition of one of his finest scores. Also features Zulu, The Last Valley, Walkabout, Mary, Queen Of Scots and Robin And Marian. 'When The Lion In Winter came along after the James Bond films everyone thought that it really was a strange departure for me. Actually, the Bond movies were the departure! The Lion In Winter was a real labour of love'. John Barry's viewpoint on his third Academy Award winning score sums up this collection which features much of his non-contemporary work. Lavishly re-recorded by The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and including previously unheard music written for the films, each release has received high praise from film music fans and critics worldwide This 4CD set includes a detailed booklet with the full story behind the recordings which underline the sheer mastery and genius of John Barry. For those only familiar with his work on the Bond films, prepare to be astounded with stirring music that features his trademark string arrangements alongside everything from majestic, gothic church music from the Middle Ages to haunting use of nursery rhymes to engender fear in the Australian outback.
The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, Crouch End Festival Chorus. Conducted by Paul Batemen and Nic Raines.
Over 50 classic themes.

Disc: 1
1. The Lion In Winter (The Lion In Winter),
2. Allons, Gai, Gai (The Lion In Winter),
3. Richard's Joust/Geoffrey's Battle
(The Lion In Winter),
4. Chinon/Eleanor's Arrival (The Lion In Winter),
5. Fanfare For Philip/The Great Hall Feast
(The Lion In Winter),
6. The Herb Garden (The Lion In Winter),
7. To The Chapel (The Lion In Winter),
8. Eya, Eya, Nova Gaudia (The Lion In Winter),
9. How Beautiful You Made Me (The Lion In Winter),
10. God Damn You (The Lion In Winter),
11. The Christmas Wine (The Lion In Winter),
12. To Rome (The Lion In Winter),
13. Medie Vita In Morte Sumus (The Lion In Winter),
14. We're All Jungle Creatures (The Lion In Winter),
15. Vivre Et Mourir (Mary, Queen Of Scots),
16. Elizabeth's Ride (Mary, Queen Of Scots),
17. Vivre Et Mourir (Mary, Queen Of Scots),
18. Not Through My Realm (Mary, Queen Of Scots),
19. Mary And Darnley (Mary, Queen Of Scots),
20. This Way Mary Mary's Theme
(Mary, Queen Of Scots).

Disc: 2
1. Main Title (Robin And Marian),
2. The Ride To Sherwood/The Ride To Nottingham (Robin And Marian),
3. Robin And Marian/Fight And Recognition/'
He Was My King' (Robin And Marian),
4. Dawn In Sherwood (Robin And Marian),
5. Over The Wall/Escape (Robin And Marian),
6. First Love Theme (Robin And Marian),
7. Trapped (Robin And Marian),
8. Nuns (Robin And Marian),
9. In The Church/This Way (Robin And Marian),
10. Second Love Theme (Robin And Marian),
11. The Ride To Sherwood/The Ride To Nottingham (Robin And Marian),
12. In Position/Preparation For Battle
(Robin And Marian),
13. Third Love Theme (Robin And Marian),
14. The Fight Must Go On (Robin And Marian),
15. John Bursts In/The End (Robin And Marian).

Disc: 3
1. Main Titles Part 1 (The Last Valley),
2. The Rape Of Khutai (The Last Valley),
3. The Plague Pit (The Last Valley),
4. Entry Into The Last Valley (The Last Valley),
5. 'Why Not Winter In The Valley?'/
The Death Of Eskesen (The Last Valley),
6. An Evening Song (The Last Valley),
7. Captain Meets Erica/Winning Erica
(The Last Valley),
8. The Villagers Fight For The Shrine
(The Last Valley),
9. The Priest Prays For Guidance/The Shrine
(The Last Valley),
10. Vogel's Dream/The Last Valley (The Last Valley),
11. The Giving Away Of The Women/An Offertory Chant (The Last Valley),
12. Hansen Tries To Murder Captain
(The Last Valley),
13. A Children's Song (The Last Valley),
14. Graf Returns/Mountain Skirmish/The Village Attack (The Last Valley),
15. Departure For Rhinefelden (The Last Valley),
16. A Christmas Song (The Last Valley),
17. Witchcraft/Erica Is Burned At The Stake
(The Last Valley),
18. Vogel Leaves The Valley (The Last Valley),
19. Night Battle At Rhinefelden (The Last Valley),
20. Death Of Captain/End Title (The Last Valley),
21. The Last Valley Main Titles Part 2
(The Last Valley).

Disc: 4
1. Walkabout (Walkabout),
2. The Children (Walkabout),
3. Stranded (Walkabout),
4. Night In The Outback (Walkabout),
5. Survival Test/The Journey (Walkabout),
6. The Three Of Us (Walkabout),
7. Together At Sunrise (Walkabout),
8. The Deserted Settlement/The Final Dance (Walkabout),
9. Back To Nature (Walkabout),
10. Theme/Isandhlwana (Zulu),
11. Titles/News Of The Massacre/Rorke s Drift Threatened (Zulu),
12. Bromhead's Safari/Wagons Over (Zulu),
13. You're All Going To Die (Zulu),
14. First Zulu Appearance And Assault (Zulu),
15. Men Of Harlech (Zulu),
16. Durnford's Horses Arrive And Depart/
The Third Assault (Zulu),
17. Zulu's Final Appearance And Salute (Zulu),
18. Men Of Harlech/End Title (Zulu).