Composer

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Stephen Warbeck

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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2001

Average_duration

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72:46

Movement_count

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23

Movement ....

Captain Corelli's Mandolin is a romantic war drama film directed by John Madden, based on the novel of the same name by Louis de Bernieres. The film was released on August 17, 2001, and the soundtrack was composed by Stephen Warbeck. The soundtrack features a mix of traditional Greek music and original compositions by Warbeck. The soundtrack is divided into 16 tracks, with a total runtime of 50 minutes. The first track, "Pelagia's Song," is a hauntingly beautiful vocal piece sung by Greek singer, Maria Farantouri. The song sets the tone for the film and is used throughout as a recurring theme. The second track, "The Recruiting Officer," is a lively instrumental piece that captures the excitement and energy of the Italian soldiers arriving on the island of Cephalonia. The third track, "To Albania," is a somber and reflective piece that accompanies the soldiers as they leave the island to fight in Albania. The fourth track, "Horgota Beach," is a tense and dramatic piece that accompanies the soldiers as they land on the beach in Albania. The fifth track, "The Tango," is a playful and romantic piece that captures the chemistry between the film's two main characters, Pelagia and Captain Corelli. The sixth track, "Santa Lucia," is a traditional Italian song that is sung by the soldiers as they celebrate their victory in Albania. The seventh track, "The Mandolin," is a beautiful instrumental piece that showcases the mandolin, which is a central instrument in the film. The eighth track, "The Battle," is a tense and dramatic piece that accompanies the soldiers as they fight in Albania. The ninth track, "After the Battle," is a somber and reflective piece that captures the aftermath of the battle. The tenth track, "La Scala," is a lively instrumental piece that captures the energy and excitement of the Italian soldiers as they perform a play for the locals on the island of Cephalonia. The eleventh track, "The Guitar," is a beautiful instrumental piece that showcases the guitar, which is another central instrument in the film. The twelfth track, "The Mandolin Concerto," is an original composition by Warbeck that is performed by Captain Corelli in the film's climactic scene. The piece is a beautiful and emotional tribute to the power of music. The thirteenth track, "The Return," is a somber and reflective piece that accompanies the soldiers as they return to the island of Cephalonia. The fourteenth track, "Escape to the Island," is a tense and dramatic piece that accompanies Pelagia and her family as they flee the island. The fifteenth track, "The End of the War," is a hopeful and uplifting piece that accompanies the soldiers as they celebrate the end of the war. The final track, "Pelagia's Song (Reprise)," is a beautiful vocal piece that brings the soundtrack full circle. Overall, the soundtrack for Captain Corelli's Mandolin is a beautiful and emotional tribute to the power of music. Warbeck's original compositions blend seamlessly with the traditional Greek music, creating a unique and memorable sound that perfectly captures the film's romantic and dramatic themes.

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