Composer

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Arnold Bax

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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1948

Average_duration

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60:20

Oliver Twist is a film score composed by Arnold Bax for the 1948 film adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel of the same name. The film was directed by David Lean and starred Alec Guinness, Robert Newton, and John Howard Davies. The score was recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Muir Mathieson. The film score premiered on June 28, 1948, at the Odeon Leicester Square in London. It consists of six movements, each corresponding to a different scene in the film. The first movement, titled "Main Titles," sets the tone for the film with its ominous and foreboding melody. The second movement, "Oliver's Theme," is a more lighthearted and playful melody that represents the innocence and naivety of the film's protagonist. The third movement, "Fagin's Romp," is a lively and energetic piece that accompanies the scenes featuring the film's villain, Fagin. The fourth movement, "Sikes and Nancy," is a haunting and melancholic melody that represents the tragic love story between the characters of Bill Sikes and Nancy. The fifth movement, "The Chase," is a fast-paced and suspenseful piece that accompanies the film's climactic chase scene. The final movement, "Finale," is a triumphant and uplifting melody that brings the film to a satisfying conclusion. Overall, the score for Oliver Twist is characterized by its use of traditional orchestral instruments, such as strings, brass, and woodwinds, as well as its incorporation of folk melodies and motifs. Bax's score effectively captures the mood and atmosphere of the film, enhancing the emotional impact of the story and its characters.

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