Quartet Records, in collaboration with Sony Music Publishing, presents an album that features, for the first time on CD, the original LP programs of two Charles Dickens television adaptations with magnificent scores by Malcolm Arnold and Maurice Jarre.
The timeless works of Dickens have inspired countless screen adaptations, many of them enriched by memorable musical scores. Among the finest are Malcolm Arnold's DAVID COPPERFIELD (1971) and Maurice Jarre's GREAT EXPECTATIONS (1974), two remarkably different yet equally compelling interpretations of Dickens' enduring literary world.
Composed for the acclaimed television adaptation of DAVID COPPERFIELD, Malcolm Arnold's score ranks among the composer's most graceful and heartfelt works, and it was his last film score. Blending lyrical warmth, lighthearted charm and moments of dramatic intensity, Arnold captures the emotional journey of Dickens' beloved protagonist with the melodic fluency, transparent orchestration and unmistakable humanity that define his musical voice. The score stands as an outstanding example of Arnold's music and a testament to his extraordinary gift for musical storytelling.
For GREAT EXPECTATIONS, Maurice Jarre offers a richly expressive and deeply atmospheric score that reveals a more intimate side of the celebrated composer. Eschewing grand gestures in favor of emotional nuance, Jarre crafts a sophisticated musical tapestry that underscores the complex relationships between Pip, Estella and Miss Havisham through elegant thematic writing and finely judged orchestral colors. It remains one of the composer's most distinguished contributions from the period.
Together, these two scores showcase the unique artistry of Malcolm Arnold and Maurice Jarre while celebrating the enduring appeal of Dickens' classic novels. Rich in melody, character and dramatic insight, they stand as exemplary achievements in television scoring and welcome additions to the legacy of two of the twentieth century's most distinguished film composers.
This album has been remastered and restored by Chris Malone using the best available sources. In the case of DAVID COPPERFIELD, despite many efforts, the album master could not be located, so it was restored from several pristine vinyl copies. The package includes an in-depth essay by writer, film music journalist and television music expert Jon Burlingame.
マルコム・アーノルドとモーリス・ジャールによる壮麗な楽曲が彩る、チャールズ・ディケンズの2つのテレビドラマ化作品のオリジナルLPプログラムをカップリングしてCD初リリース！
トラックリストディケンズの時代を超えた作品は、数え切れないほどの映像化作品を生み出してきましたが、その多くは記憶に残る音楽によってさらに彩られてきました。中でも傑作として挙げられるのが、マルコム・アーノルドの『さすらいの旅路』（1971年）とモーリス・ジャールの『大いなる遺産』（1974年）です。これらは、ディケンズの不朽の文学世界を、驚くほど異なるアプローチで、しかし等しく魅力的な形で表現した作品です。
絶賛されたテレビドラマ『さすらいの旅路』のために作曲されたマルコム・アーノルドの音楽は、同作曲家の最も優雅で心温まる作品の一つに数えられ、彼の最後の映画音楽となりました。叙情的な温かさ、軽快な魅力、そして劇的な緊張感の瞬間を織り交ぜながら、アーノルドは、彼の音楽的個性を特徴づける流麗な旋律、透明感のあるオーケストレーション、そして紛れもない人間味をもって、ディケンズが愛した主人公の感情の旅路を捉えています。このスコアは、アーノルドの音楽の傑出した一例であり、音楽による物語を紡ぐ彼の並外れた才能を証明するものです。
『大いなる期待』において、モーリス・ジャールは、表現力豊かで深みのある雰囲気あふれる音楽を提供し、この著名な作曲家のより親密な一面を垣間見せています。大げさな演出を排し、感情のニュアンスを重視したジャールは、洗練された音楽のタペストリーを紡ぎ出し、優雅なテーマの展開と絶妙に調整されたオーケストラの色彩を通じて、ピップ、エステラ、そしてハヴィシャム嬢の間の複雑な関係性を際立たせています。これは、同時期における作曲家の最も傑出した作品の一つとして今なお語り継がれています。
これら2つのサウンドトラックは、マルコム・アーノルドとモーリス・ジャールの独自の芸術性を際立たせると同時に、ディケンズの不朽の名作が持つ魅力を称えるものである。豊かなメロディー、個性、そして劇的な洞察に満ちたこれらの作品は、テレビドラマ音楽における模範的な成果として際立っており、20世紀を代表する2人の傑出した映画作曲家の遺産に、新たな輝きを加えるものとなっている。
本アルバムは、入手可能な最良の音源を用いて、クリス・マローンによってリマスターおよび修復されました。『さすらいの旅路』については、多大な努力を尽くしたもののアルバム・マスターが見つからなかったため、数枚の保存状態の極めて良好なレコード盤から修復が行われました。パッケージには、作家であり、映画音楽ジャーナリスト、テレビ音楽の専門家であるジョン・バーリンゲームによる詳細なエッセイが収録されています。
Quartet Records, in collaboration with Sony Music Publishing, presents an album that features, for the first time on CD, the original LP programs of two Charles Dickens television adaptations with magnificent scores by Malcolm Arnold and Maurice Jarre.
The timeless works of Dickens have inspired countless screen adaptations, many of them enriched by memorable musical scores. Among the finest are Malcolm Arnold's DAVID COPPERFIELD (1971) and Maurice Jarre's GREAT EXPECTATIONS (1974), two remarkably different yet equally compelling interpretations of Dickens' enduring literary world.
Composed for the acclaimed television adaptation of DAVID COPPERFIELD, Malcolm Arnold's score ranks among the composer's most graceful and heartfelt works, and it was his last film score. Blending lyrical warmth, lighthearted charm and moments of dramatic intensity, Arnold captures the emotional journey of Dickens' beloved protagonist with the melodic fluency, transparent orchestration and unmistakable humanity that define his musical voice. The score stands as an outstanding example of Arnold's music and a testament to his extraordinary gift for musical storytelling.
For GREAT EXPECTATIONS, Maurice Jarre offers a richly expressive and deeply atmospheric score that reveals a more intimate side of the celebrated composer. Eschewing grand gestures in favor of emotional nuance, Jarre crafts a sophisticated musical tapestry that underscores the complex relationships between Pip, Estella and Miss Havisham through elegant thematic writing and finely judged orchestral colors. It remains one of the composer's most distinguished contributions from the period.
Together, these two scores showcase the unique artistry of Malcolm Arnold and Maurice Jarre while celebrating the enduring appeal of Dickens' classic novels. Rich in melody, character and dramatic insight, they stand as exemplary achievements in television scoring and welcome additions to the legacy of two of the twentieth century's most distinguished film composers.
This album has been remastered and restored by Chris Malone using the best available sources. In the case of DAVID COPPERFIELD, despite many efforts, the album master could not be located, so it was restored from several pristine vinyl copies. The package includes an in-depth essay by writer, film music journalist and television music expert Jon Burlingame.
DAVID COPPERFIELD
Music Composed by MALCOLM ARNOLD
1. Main Theme From David Copperfield 2:42
2. The Child David 2:41
3. Stage to Yarmouth and Theme for Agnes 3:01
4. Mr. Micawber 2:43
5. The Affection of David For Agnes 2:00
6. Entr'acte: Reprise of Main Theme 1:55
7. Love Theme for Dora 2:08
8. “… something of an extraordinary nature is about to turn up.” 2:17
9. Agnes and David 1:58
10. The Search for Emily 2:01
11. “Go to him…” 1:49
12. David's Love For Agnes and End Title 3:03
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Music Composed by MAURICE JARRE
13. Great Expectations 3:12
14. On the Way to Satis House 3:43
15. Miss Havisham 2:48
16. Pip Esquire 3:32
17. Dance Card 2:58
18. Leaving For London 2:35
19. Grande Waltz 2:22
20. Estella 3:59
21. The Convict Magwich 3:08
22. Finding a Way 2:42
23. A Sick Fancy (Magwich's Death) 4:51
24. Beyond Friendship 2:32
Total Disc Time: 66:51