The Red Violin
John Corigliano · 1999
66 min · 20 tracks · classical · opera · film score
A sweeping orchestral journey intertwines vivid storytelling with rich, emotive violin melodies across generations.
The Red Violin is an album by John Corigliano, released in 1999. A sweeping orchestral journey intertwines vivid storytelling with rich, emotive violin melodies across generations. The soundtrack to 'The Red Violin' received widespread acclaim, winning the Academy Award for Best Original Score and placing Corigliano firmly on the map as a leading contemporary composer. Its unique blend of classical music with narrative elements has influenced subsequent film scores, demonstrating how orchestral music can enhance storytelling in cinema. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does The Red Violin sound like?
A sweeping orchestral journey intertwines vivid storytelling with rich, emotive violin melodies across generations. Rooted in classical and opera.
What makes The Red Violin by John Corigliano notable?
The soundtrack to 'The Red Violin' received widespread acclaim, winning the Academy Award for Best Original Score and placing Corigliano firmly on the map as a leading contemporary composer. Its unique blend of classical music with narrative elements has influenced subsequent film scores, demonstrating how orchestral music can enhance storytelling in cinema. When 'The Red Violin' was released in 1999, John Corigliano was already an established composer, having won the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 1986 for his Symphony No. 1. This album marked a significant moment in his career as it showcased his talents in film scoring and expanded his reach beyond concert hall compositions, gaining recognition within cinematic circles.
How many songs are on The Red Violin?
The Red Violin has 20 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Anna’s Theme Standout 2:50
- 2 I. Cremona: Main Title 2:45
- 3 I. Cremona: Death of Anna 1:46
- 4 I. Cremona: Birth of the Red Violin Standout 3:05
- 5 I. Cremona: The Red Violin 1:34
- 6 II. Vienna: The Monastery 1:06
- 7 II. Vienna: Kaspar’s Audition / Journey to Vienna 2:40
- 8 II. Vienna: Etudes 1:18
- 9 II. Vienna: Death of Kaspar / III. Oxford: The Gypsies / Journey Across Europe 3:37
- 10 III. Oxford: Pope’s Gypsy Cadenza 1:38
- 11 III. Oxford: Coitus Musicalis / Victoria’s Departure 4:38
- 12 III. Oxford: Pope’s Concert 1:22
- 13 III. Oxford: Pope’s Betrayal 3:00
- 14 IV. Shanghai: Journey to China 4:10
- 15 IV. Shanghai: People’s Revolution / Death of Chou Yuan Standout 3:17
- 16 V. Montréal: Morritz Discovers the Red Violin 3:37
- 17 V. Montréal: Morritz’s Theme 1:54
- 18 V. Montréal: The Theft 2:12
- 19 V. Montréal: End Titles 1:55
- 20 “The Red Violin”: Chaconne for Violin and Orchestra 17:36
Release Date
January 1, 1999
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
66 min 9 sec
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