Composer

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Alfred Newman

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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1956

Average_duration

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53:57

"Anastasia" is a musical score composed by Alfred Newman for the 1956 film of the same name. The film was directed by Anatole Litvak and starred Ingrid Bergman, Yul Brynner, and Helen Hayes. The score was recorded by the 20th Century Fox Orchestra and conducted by Alfred Newman himself. The film premiered on December 13, 1956, in New York City. The score consists of 12 movements, each of which is named after a character or event in the film. The first movement, "Main Title," sets the tone for the film with its sweeping orchestral melody. The second movement, "Anya," introduces the character of Anastasia and features a hauntingly beautiful violin solo. The third movement, "Rendezvous in Paris," is a lively and upbeat piece that captures the excitement of the characters as they arrive in Paris. The fourth movement, "The Train," is a tense and dramatic piece that accompanies the scene in which Anastasia and her companions are pursued by the Bolsheviks. The fifth movement, "The Hotel," is a more subdued piece that captures the melancholy mood of the characters as they reflect on their situation. The sixth movement, "The Secret Papers," is a suspenseful piece that accompanies the scene in which the characters attempt to retrieve the secret papers that will prove Anastasia's identity. The seventh movement, "The Imperial Palace," is a grand and majestic piece that captures the opulence of the Russian court. The eighth movement, "The Bazaar," is a lively and exotic piece that accompanies the scene in which the characters visit a Middle Eastern market. The ninth movement, "The Boating Party," is a romantic and dreamy piece that accompanies the scene in which Anastasia and Dimitri fall in love. The tenth movement, "The Nightmare," is a dark and foreboding piece that accompanies the scene in which Anastasia has a nightmare about her past. The eleventh movement, "The Recognition," is a triumphant piece that accompanies the scene in which Anastasia is finally recognized as the true heir to the Russian throne. The final movement, "Finale," is a celebratory piece that brings the score to a rousing conclusion. Overall, the score for "Anastasia" is characterized by its lush orchestration, sweeping melodies, and dramatic flourishes. It perfectly captures the grandeur and romance of the film, and remains one of Alfred Newman's most beloved works.

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