The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra | SILCD1299 | 738572129927 | CD | Soundtrack
2CD set of Miklos Rozsa’s music for the 1961 Hollywood epic El Cid, widely regarded as one of the greatest film scores of all time, a masterpiece of the cine-musical art. This world premiere recording is one of the largest projects ever undertaken to restore a complete score and totals over 140 minutes of music including themes omitted from the film. The 2CD set utilises 91 musicians and a large choir. The CD booklet includes notes from Martin Scorsese and Rozsa’s daughter Juliet. “The scope, passion and grandeur of my father’s music are captured exquisitely” – Juliet Rozsa “A towering achievement” – Empire (5 stars)
TRACKLISTING
- Overture
- Prelude
- Ben Yussuf
- Destiny / Burgos
- Palace Music
- Bad News
- Entry Of The Nobles
- The Meeting
- The Slap
- Count Gormaz / Courage And Honor / Gormaz’s Death / Honor And Sorrow
- The Court Of Ferdinand
- The Gauntlet
- The Fight For Calahorra
- The King’s Champion
- Chimene’s Decision
- Investiture
- The Expedition
- Betrayal / Ambush
- The Wedding
- Wedding Supper
- The Wedding Night
- The Road To Asturias / Thirteen Knights
- Ride To Valencia
- Al Kadir’s Delights
- Sancho’s Demand
- Dolfos Mission / Sancho’s End
- Coronation
- Alfonso’s Oath
- Banishment / Forgiveness
- Friendship
- The Barn / Love Theme
- For Spain / Farewell
- Entr’Acte / The El Cid March
- Rodrigo’s Men
- The Twins
- Rodrigo’s Doubts
- Unity
- Moorish Feast
- The Siege Of Valencia / Rodrigo’s Encampment
- Desperate Love
- United Again
- Battle Preparations/ Starvation / Revolt
- Valencia For The Cid
- Ordonez’s Death
- For God And Spain / The Battle Of Valencia
- The Arrow / The Promise
- The Cid’s Death
- The Legend And Epilogue