The Merchant Of Venice [SOUNDTRACK]

Product Details
Audio CD (January 11, 2004)
SPARS Code: DDD
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Soundtrack
Label: Decca
Condition: Used (Like New)
Rating: ####
Availability: In Stock
Price: RM24.00


The Merchant of Venice is brought to life by the music of composer Jocelyn Pook and the extraordinary voices of singing sensation Hayley Westenra and counter-tenor Andreas Scholl. The Merchant of Venice original score CD (Decca) is a beautiful, stirring collection of old and new music, brought to life through old instruments, superb performers and original recordings. Baroque violin, lute, theorbo, qanun, cornet and sackbuts were some of the exotic instruments used in this music. Jacqueline Pook researched the instruments and tunes of this era. She has a blend of medieval, baroque and renaissance elements which is striking. The Baroque Singers add their voices to the extraordinary music.


Track Listings
1. With Wand'ring Steps - Andreas Scholl
2. Her Gentle Spirit
3. Ghetto
4. Blessing of the Boat
5. Synagogue Cantors
6. Portia
7. How Sweet the Moonlight
8. Song for the Bassanio
9. Feast (Propiñan de Melyor)
10. Bassanio's Palazzo (Tarantella)
11. Ring Returned - Hayley Westenra
12. Subdued Wedding
13. Courtroom Drama - Andreas Scholl
14. Jessica Escapes
15. Bridal Ballad - Andreas Scholl
16. Banquet for Shylock (Tourdion)
17. Unsuitable Suitors (Folias)
18. Song in Brothel ("Paseábase el Rey Moro")
19. Spectacular Procession
20. Fie Fie Gratiano
21. Bassanio Opens the Casket
22. Shylock Broken
23. Last Words
24. Floor of Heaven
25. You Drop Manna
26. With Wand'ring Steps [Recorder Version]


To an untrained ear this score is exquisitely beautiful. A piece of music that is atmospheric, moving, lyrical, hypnotic at times and seems to combine the old with the new. Jacquelyn Pook has written a magical score and sometimes that is all you need. Highly recommended.


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