Composer

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Miklós Rózsa

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Suite

Average_duration

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15:18

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Ben-Hur, Symphonic Suite is a musical composition by Hungarian-American composer Miklós Rózsa. It was composed in 1959 and premiered on October 10, 1960, by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Antal Doráti. The suite is based on Rózsa's score for the 1959 epic film Ben-Hur, directed by William Wyler. The suite consists of five movements, each representing a different aspect of the film's story. The first movement, "Overture," is a grand and majestic piece that sets the tone for the entire suite. It features a powerful brass section and sweeping strings, evoking the grandeur and spectacle of the film. The second movement, "Adoration of the Magi," is a more subdued and contemplative piece. It features a solo oboe and harp, representing the wise men who visit the baby Jesus in the film. The third movement, "The Rowing of the Galley Slaves," is a fast-paced and intense piece that represents the famous chariot race scene from the film. It features driving percussion and brass, as well as a solo trumpet that represents the character of Judah Ben-Hur. The fourth movement, "Love Theme," is a romantic and lyrical piece that features a solo violin and lush strings. It represents the love story between Judah Ben-Hur and Esther, a slave girl. The final movement, "Parade of the Charioteers," is a triumphant and celebratory piece that features a brass fanfare and driving percussion. It represents the victory of Judah Ben-Hur in the chariot race. Overall, the Ben-Hur, Symphonic Suite is a powerful and evocative piece of music that captures the grandeur and spectacle of the film. Rózsa's use of orchestration and thematic development is masterful, and the suite remains a popular and beloved piece of film music to this day.

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