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SERENADE

(1997)
Sony Classical SK 63005 Itzhak Perlman, Violin
Format: CD John Williams, Conductor
Total Playing Time: 53:55 Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Date of Purchase: April 5, 2001 Recorded at Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh
Cat. No. CO14-83 December 9-11, 1996

Famous Film Themes on Violin

Track Listing

01. The Color Purple: Main Title (4:29)
     Quincy Jones (Arr: John Williams)

02. Scent of a Woman: Tango (Por Una Cabeza) (3:51)
     Carlos Gardel (Arr: John Williams)

03. Yentl: Papa, Can You Hear Me? (4:59)
      Michel Legrand (Arr: John Williams)

04. Il Postino: Theme (3:44)
     Luis Bacalov (Arr: John Williams)

05. The Age of Innocence: Theme (4:10)
     Elmer Bernstein (Arr: Elmer Bernstein)

06. Far and Away: Theme (5:34)
     John Williams (Arr: John Williams)

07. The Umbrellas of Cherbourg: I Will Wait For You (3:43)
      Michel Legrand (Arr: Angela Morley)

08. Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Theme (3:40)
    André Previn (Arr: André Previn)

09. Sabrina: Theme (4:58)
     John Williams (Arr: John Williams)

10. Out of Africa: Main Title (3:19)
     John Barry (Arr: Angela Morley)

11. Black Orpheus: Manha de Carnaval (4:13)
     Luis Bonfa (Arr: John Williams)

12. Schindler's List: Theme (3:33)
     John Williams

13. Cinema Paradiso: Love Theme (3:18)
     Andrea Morricone (Arr: Angela Morley)

As the most indemand composer of film music, John Williams rarely assumes the task of arranger, but his unique relationship with Itzhak Perlman on Schindler's List resulted in his arranging seven of the thirteen selections on this album. The cinema has provided this century with some of its most memorable melodies, melodies that invite a wide variety of arrangements. Illustrating best how great movie music can stand alone on its own merits, Perlman and Williams have added their special touch to these cinematic gems.

Royal S. Brown


     Itzhak Perlman with Members of the Pittsburg Symphony Orchestra
and conductor John Williams

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