The Film Music Of Alan Rawsthorne / Gamba, BBC Philharmonic

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Label
Chandos
Release Date
March 1, 2000
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      SCHURMANN RAWSTHORNE LANE
    • ORCHESTRA / ENSEMBLE
      Bbc Philharmonic
    • PERFORMER
      Gamba
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      March 01, 2000
    • UPC
      095115974926
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      CHAN 9749
    • LABEL
      Chandos
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Film And TV Music
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Introduction

      Composer: Alan Rawsthorne

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    2. II. Poignant Memories

      Composer: Alan Rawsthorne

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    3. III. Escape Attempt

      Composer: Alan Rawsthorne

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    4. IV. Letters from Home

      Composer: Alan Rawsthorne

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    5. V. Repatriation

      Composer: Alan Rawsthorne

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    6. VI. Emotional Meeting

      Composer: Alan Rawsthorne

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    7. VII. VE Day

      Composer: Alan Rawsthorne

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    8. West of Zanzibar: Main Titles

      Composer: Alan Rawsthorne

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    9. The Cruel Sea: Main Titles and Nocturne

      Composer: Alan Rawsthorne

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    10. Introduction

      Composer: Alan Rawsthorne

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    11. Main Titles and Opening Scene

      Composer: Alan Rawsthorne

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    12. Surveying the Game

      Composer: Alan Rawsthorne

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    13. Main Titles and Opening Scene

      Composer: Alan Rawsthorne

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    14. Valse caprice

      Composer: Alan Rawsthorne

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    15. End Titles

      Composer: Alan Rawsthorne

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    16. Lease of Life: Main Titles and Emergency

      Composer: Alan Rawsthorne

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    17. No. 1. Allegro

      Composer: Alan Rawsthorne

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    18. No. 2. Vivace

      Composer: Alan Rawsthorne

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    19. No. 3. [Poco vivace]

      Composer: Alan Rawsthorne

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    20. I. Dropping Supplies

      Composer: Alan Rawsthorne

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    21. II. Dawn and Jungle Advance

      Composer: Alan Rawsthorne

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    22. III. Building Boats

      Composer: Alan Rawsthorne

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    23. IV. Mandalay

      Composer: Alan Rawsthorne

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba

    24. Saraband for Dead Lovers: Saraband and Carnival

      Composer: Alan Rawsthorne

      Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Rumon Gamba


Alan Rawsthorne's music was the soundtrack to adventure. Between 1937 and 1964, he scored 27 films, most with a military or adventurer's theme. Bold brass and soaring strings characterize his vivid musical illustrations of conflict and courage.
His music has a larger than life quality, fitting perfectly with the big screen. The regal style originates from a time when movies were still magic and audiences regarded performances as major events. Rawsthorne captures the essence of drama on the epic scale required by the stories. Recorded in 1999 by Rumon Gamba and the BBC Philharmonic, this album improves upon the original soundtracks with superior sound quality.