Composer

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Carl Davis

Genre

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Orchestral

Compose Date

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2010

Average_duration

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22:54

Movement_count

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8

Movement ....

The French Lieutenant's Woman is a film score composed by Carl Davis for the 1981 film of the same name. The film, directed by Karel Reisz, is based on the novel by John Fowles and stars Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons. The score was recorded by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and premiered on October 16, 1981, at the Odeon Leicester Square in London. The score is divided into 12 movements, each corresponding to a different scene in the film. The first movement, "Main Titles," sets the tone for the film with its haunting melody played by the strings. The second movement, "The Cobb," features a lively and playful melody played by the woodwinds and brass, reflecting the bustling activity of the seaside town where the film is set. The third movement, "The French Lieutenant's Woman," is a romantic and melancholic theme played by the strings, reflecting the character of Sarah Woodruff, the titular character of the film. The fourth movement, "The Gazebo," is a light and whimsical piece played by the woodwinds, reflecting the playful and flirtatious nature of the scene. The fifth movement, "The Ball," is a grand and elegant piece played by the full orchestra, reflecting the opulence and glamour of the ballroom scene. The sixth movement, "The Cliff," is a tense and dramatic piece played by the strings and percussion, reflecting the danger and suspense of the scene. The seventh movement, "The Beach," is a serene and peaceful piece played by the strings and woodwinds, reflecting the beauty and tranquility of the seaside setting. The eighth movement, "The End of the Affair," is a mournful and melancholic piece played by the strings, reflecting the sadness and heartbreak of the film's conclusion. The ninth movement, "The French Lieutenant's Woman (Reprise)," is a variation on the main theme played by the strings, reflecting the character of Sarah Woodruff's enduring presence throughout the film. The tenth movement, "The Proposal," is a romantic and hopeful piece played by the strings and woodwinds, reflecting the optimism and possibility of the scene. The eleventh movement, "The French Lieutenant's Woman (End Credits)," is a reprise of the main theme played by the full orchestra, reflecting the film's overall tone of romanticism and melancholy. The final movement, "End Titles," is a brief and somber piece played by the strings, reflecting the film's bittersweet conclusion. Overall, the score for The French Lieutenant's Woman is characterized by its use of romantic and melancholic themes, as well as its ability to capture the mood and atmosphere of each scene in the film. Carl Davis's score is a masterful work of film music that enhances the emotional impact of the film and stands on its own as a beautiful and evocative piece of music.

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