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Four trombones and a mandolin? Small but mighty soundtracks

Defying the convention of massive orchestral scores, Matthew Sweet looks at the films that embrace the intimacy of chamber music for their soundtracks.

Defying the convention of massive orchestral scores, Matthew Sweet looks at films that embrace the intimacy of chamber music including: the Syrian-inspired strings of Nainita Desai's For Sama score, The Third Man's iconic 1949 zither melody composed by Anton Karas, Clint Mansell's agonising quartet from Requiem for a Dream, and a surprising period drama score written for a trio by John Williams.

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Music Played

  • Philip Glass

    Dracula "Mina on the Terrace"

    Ensemble: Kronos Quartet.
    • Philip Glass: Dracula.
    • Nonesuch.

  • Jonny Greenwood

    There Will Be Blood "Prospector's Quartet"

    Ensemble: Emperor Quartet. Conductor: Robert Ziegler.
    • There Will Be Blood (Music from the Motion Picture).
    • Nonesuch.

  • Nainita Desai

    For Sama "The Silence Of The City" + "A New Life"

    Performer: Alaa Arsheed. Performer: Sophie Ryan. Performer: Matt Hawken.
    • For Sama (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Milan.

  • Ilan Eshkeri

    Still Alice "Beach"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Still Alice.
    • Nettwerk Music Group.

  • Michael Nyman

    The Piano "The Promise"

    Performer: Michael Nyman. Orchestra: Members Of The Munich Philharmonic Orchestra.
    • The Piano: Music From The Motion Picture.
    • Venture.

  • Anton Karas

    The Third Man "The Harry Lime Theme"

    • The Third Man.
    • Silva Screen Records.

  • Stephen Warbeck

    Captain Corelli's Mandolin "The Mandolin" + "The Tango"

    Orchestra: Orchestra. Conductor: Nick Ingman.
    • Captain Corelli's Mandolin -Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
    • Decca Music Group Ltd..

  • John Williams

    Jane Eyre "Trio (The Meeting)"

    Performer: Peter Lloyd. Performer: Les Pearson. Performer: Derek Wiggins. Performer: Bob Docker. Performer: Patrick Halling. Conductor: John Williams.
    • Jane Eyre (Original Soundtrack).
    • Capitol Records.

  • Dario Marianelli

    Pride & Prejudice "Meryton Townhall"

    Performer: Jean鈥怸ves Thibaudet. Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra.
    • Pride and Prejudice - OST.
    • Decca (UMO).

  • Nicholas Britell

    Moonlight "End Credits Suite"

    Performer: Tim Fain.
    • Moonlight (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Lakeshore Records.

  • Clint Mansell

    Requiem for a Dreak "Lux Aeterna"

    Ensemble: Kronos Quartet.
    • Requiem for a Dream / OST.
    • Nonesuch.

  • Gary Yershon

    Mr Turner "End Credits"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Mr. Turner (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Varese Sarabande.

  • Gary Yershon

    Hard Truths "End Credits"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • HARD TRUTHS AND OTHER MUSIC FOR THE WORKS OF MIKE LEIGH.
    • Caldera Records.

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  • Sat 25 Jan 2025 16:00
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