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Sep 30, 2022 · Malcolm Arnold: The Roots of Heaven and David Copperfield (John Morgan, reconstructions). Moscow Symphony Orchestra, William Stromberg (cond.) Naxos.
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- The Ultimate Classical Music Guide by Dave Hurwitz
Here, Marco Polo presents, what I take to be, all the music Arnold wrote for The Roots of Heaven and David Copperfield. Its brilliance as film-music is beyond question; but hearing it in this fashion as music per se is an unrewarding experience.
David Copperfield is graced by one of Arnold's most hauntingly beautiful bitter-sweet melodies which first makes its appearance in the sweeping Main Title - the music of which has all the Romantic intensity that one associates with Steiner and Korngold. This score is a real find - it sparkles.
Mar 9, 2015 · A legend in British concert halls, Sir Malcolm Arnold was also in demand as a composer of film music in Hollywood and beyond. Including an overture for the New York première, the score for The Roots of Heaven adds drama and atmosphere to the story of one man’s crusade to save African elephants from extinction.
Apr 7, 2001 · Listen to Classic Film Scores: David Copperfield/The Roots of Heaven by Sir Malcolm Arnold on Apple Music. Stream songs including "The Roots of Heaven: Overture", "The Roots of Heaven: Main Title" and more.
May 15, 2001 · Sir Malcolm Arnold: David Copperfield & The Roots of Heaven by Malcolm Arnold released in 2001. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards an...
Mar 10, 2015 · The Roots of Heaven, David Copperfield: Classic Films Scores by Sir Malcolm Arnold by William T. Stromberg, Moscow Symphony Orchestra released in 2...
