Laurence Rosenthal’s magnificent Academy Award-nominated soundtrack appears on CD! Epic historical drama chronicles the friendship/rivalry between Saxon bishop Thomas Becket and Henry II of England during the 12th century. Eleven additional Academy Award nominations were bestowed upon the powerful film, made by such prodigious talent as lead actors Richard Burton, Peter O’Toole, John Gielgud, screenwriter Edward Anhalt, producer Hal B. Wallis, cinematographer Geoffrey Unsworth, Editor Anne V. Coates… and composer Laurence Rosenthal. Paramount Pictures presented the film in 1964 to universal acclaim. Once boyhood friends, Thomas and Henry find themselves on opposing sides of a power struggle in various affairs between church and state. Composer Rosenthal captures the gamut of historical drama and power, ranging from the playful and colorful adventures of youth through love, conflict, hate, trials and penance. It is incredible array of material to work with and Rosenthal gets inside all of it. Opening with his dramatic main title for full orchestra and male chorus, Rosenthal quickly has trumpets declare his primary 3-note motif based on the interval of a 2nd in forte fashion, announcing the incredible drama about to unfold. As the dynamic piece progresses, Rosenthal brings in massive full orchestra major chords, fanfares and finally an extended misterioso section. Late in this section of the lengthy sequence, Rosenthal introduces another 3-note motif, this one characterized by wider intervals, ultimately becoming the main Becket theme. Energetic music for bawdy play and hunting next gets a say. In another lengthy cue, Rosenthal offers “Gwendolyn”, a haunting piece given distinction by melding period-sounding melodic ideas with the composer’s signature use of modernistic 2nds and major 7ths in the harmonic vernacular. Beautiful and striking! Another highlight: King Henry’s “Triumph in France” is given a spectacular processional that would make William Walton proud. For all the great moments of this score, one must shine the spotlight on how Rosenthal brings everything to a conclusion: Following the violent slaying of Becket, Henry does penance for his friend’s death, then makes his exit. Rosenthal follows the scene with a building, harmonious statement of the main Becket theme for horns, followed by trumpets. The orchestra crescendos and Rosenthal commands with three massive descending fortissimo major chords - an incredibly powerful sonority - landing on his initial 3-note motif in a powerhouse coda, arguably the composer’s most powerful finale ever. While the original album master itself has been lost, UMG was able to provide Intrada with a pristine condition tape copy of the composer’s generous 40-minute stereo album program. Booklet features the original 1964 Decca cover artwork. Score recorded at Shepperton Studios in England, orchestrations by the composer, played by the Sinfonia of London. Muir Mathieson conducts, Laurence Rosenthal composes. Intrada Special Collection CD available while quantities and interest remain!
06. Consecration At Canterbury (4:50) 07. Trial And Escape To The Court Of King Louis (4:04) 08. The Meeting On The Beach (2:29) 09. Becket’s Martyrdom (5:19) 10. End Title (1:46)
アカデミー賞にもノミネートされたローレンス・ローゼンタールの豪華なサウンドトラックがCDで登場！12世紀、サクソン人司教トマス・ベケットとイングランド王ヘンリー2世の友情と対立を描いた壮大な歴史ドラマ。出演は主演のリチャード・バートン、ピーター・オトゥール、ジョン・ギールグッド。作曲のローレンス・ローゼンタールら、鬼才の面々が手がけた力作に、さらに11のアカデミー賞ノミネートが贈られている。パラマウント・ピクチャーズは1964年にこの映画を発表し、全世界で賞賛を浴びました。フルオーケストラと男声合唱のためのドラマチックなメインタイトルで始まり、ローゼンタールはすぐにトランペットに1秒の音程に基づく3音のモチーフをフォルテで宣言させ、これから展開される驚くべきドラマを告げます。ダイナミックな曲の進行とともに、ローゼンタールはフルオーケストラの重厚な和音、ファンファーレを導入し、最後にミステリオーソのセクションを拡張する。この部分の後半で、ローゼンタールは別の3音モチーフを導入するが、このモチーフはより広い音程が特徴で、最終的にはベケットの主要テーマとなる。次は淫らな遊びと狩りのためのエネルギッシュな音楽が登場する。オリジナル・アルバムのマスターは失われていますが、UMGはこの作曲家の40分のステレオ・アルバム・プログラムを状態の良いテープ・コピーで提供することに成功しました。ブックレットには1964年のデッカのオリジナル・ジャケットのアートワークが掲載されています。ミュア・マシーソン指揮、演奏はシンフォニア・オブ・ロンドン。限定盤。
トラックリストイギリスのベケット大司教と国王ヘンリー２世は、同性愛の噂さえ囁かれるほど親密だった。だが、ベケットが権力を持ち始めると、ヘンリーは彼を恐れ、憎悪を抱くようになる。ベケットは、一時的にフランス国王のもとに身を寄せるが……。 監督：ピーター・グレンヴィル。1964年米・英。
Laurence Rosenthal’s magnificent Academy Award-nominated soundtrack appears on CD! Epic historical drama chronicles the friendship/rivalry between Saxon bishop Thomas Becket and Henry II of England during the 12th century. Eleven additional Academy Award nominations were bestowed upon the powerful film, made by such prodigious talent as lead actors Richard Burton, Peter O’Toole, John Gielgud, screenwriter Edward Anhalt, producer Hal B. Wallis, cinematographer Geoffrey Unsworth, Editor Anne V. Coates… and composer Laurence Rosenthal. Paramount Pictures presented the film in 1964 to universal acclaim. Once boyhood friends, Thomas and Henry find themselves on opposing sides of a power struggle in various affairs between church and state. Composer Rosenthal captures the gamut of historical drama and power, ranging from the playful and colorful adventures of youth through love, conflict, hate, trials and penance. It is incredible array of material to work with and Rosenthal gets inside all of it. Opening with his dramatic main title for full orchestra and male chorus, Rosenthal quickly has trumpets declare his primary 3-note motif based on the interval of a 2nd in forte fashion, announcing the incredible drama about to unfold. As the dynamic piece progresses, Rosenthal brings in massive full orchestra major chords, fanfares and finally an extended misterioso section. Late in this section of the lengthy sequence, Rosenthal introduces another 3-note motif, this one characterized by wider intervals, ultimately becoming the main Becket theme. Energetic music for bawdy play and hunting next gets a say. In another lengthy cue, Rosenthal offers “Gwendolyn”, a haunting piece given distinction by melding period-sounding melodic ideas with the composer’s signature use of modernistic 2nds and major 7ths in the harmonic vernacular. Beautiful and striking! Another highlight: King Henry’s “Triumph in France” is given a spectacular processional that would make William Walton proud. For all the great moments of this score, one must shine the spotlight on how Rosenthal brings everything to a conclusion: Following the violent slaying of Becket, Henry does penance for his friend’s death, then makes his exit. Rosenthal follows the scene with a building, harmonious statement of the main Becket theme for horns, followed by trumpets. The orchestra crescendos and Rosenthal commands with three massive descending fortissimo major chords - an incredibly powerful sonority - landing on his initial 3-note motif in a powerhouse coda, arguably the composer’s most powerful finale ever. While the original album master itself has been lost, UMG was able to provide Intrada with a pristine condition tape copy of the composer’s generous 40-minute stereo album program. Booklet features the original 1964 Decca cover artwork. Score recorded at Shepperton Studios in England, orchestrations by the composer, played by the Sinfonia of London. Muir Mathieson conducts, Laurence Rosenthal composes. Intrada Special Collection CD available while quantities and interest remain!
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01. Main Title And King Henry's Arrival At Canterbury Cathedral (6:57)
02. Days Of Youth (1:42)
03. The Hunt (2:48)
04. Gwendolen (6:39)
05. Triumph In France (3:27)
06. Consecration At Canterbury (4:50)
07. Trial And Escape To The Court Of King Louis (4:04)
08. The Meeting On The Beach (2:29)
09. Becket’s Martyrdom (5:19)
10. End Title (1:46)