Amadeus: More Music From The Original Soundtrack Of The Film Amadeus [Soundtrack]

Amadeus 2 (Artist) | Format: Vinyl

Product Details

• Vinyl (April 16, 1995)
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Fantasy
• ASIN: B000000XBP
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #470,369 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Overture

2. Aria (No. 14). Der Hölle Rache Kocht (Queen of the Night)

3. Maurerische Trauermusik (Masonic Funeral Music), for orchestra in C min

4. Movement 1

5. Finale

6. Movement 1

7. Movement 2

8. German Dances Nos. 1-3

9. Caro mio ben, for voice & piano (or orchestra)

10. Chorus of the Janissaries (from The Abduction from the Seraglio, K. 384

Editorial Reviews

More of the amazing soundtrack to the film that was the winner of 8 Academy Awards.This is one installment of the 14-part Beats of the Heart series, produced by English filmmaker Jeremy Marre. There's a lot of traditional and modern-day Colombian music-making to be seen and heard, but the focus is not as much on the music as on the cultural forces that are, in the view of some residents (and most likely the filmmaker's), viewed to be changing Colombian music and society for the worse. Colombian music was, until very recently, produced mostly on simple pipes, and while we do see some footage of these, more time is given to modern vallenato dance bands, who use accordions and even (gasp) electric instruments. It's postulated that the drug mafia is responsible for introducing this element of modernization, a thesis which is reinforced by clips of vallenato bands performing songs of praise for drug lords. Whether the drug trade is responsible for changing the music or not, though, this sort of modernization of Third World Music is hardly unique. In Africa, Asia, and other regions, musicians are plugging in, often of their free will, and the results are not always a bad thing, although this documentary sometimes seems to hint otherwise. Regardless of whether you appreciate the filmmaker's perspective or not, it's an interesting, sometimes fascinating look at a changing way of life, and how the music reflects that. If you take a look, bear in mind that this was produced in the 1980s, and the volatile political and social climate of Colombia may well have helped cause the music to evolve in different directions in the years since this was filmed. Richie Unterberger, All Music GuidePersonnel: Louisa Kennedy (soprano); Osian Ellis (harp); William Bennett , William Sterndale Bennett (flute); Christian Zacharias (piano).Tracklist Amadeus A1 The Magic Flute, Overture, K. 620 6:48 A2 The Magic Flute, Aria (No. 14), ''Queen Of The Night'' 2:54 A3 Ma

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Der Holle Rache kocht is magnificent!, October 5, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Amadeus: More Music From The Original Soundtrack Of The Film Amadeus (Audio CD)

The one thing I did not like about the original sountrack is the fact that it did not include my favorite aria (from Die Zauberflote) Der Holle Rache kocht. This rendition is simply chilling. The range and articulation of the singer will blow you away, as this is one of the most difficult arias ever written. Buy it for this song, even if you feel it is superfluous, as the first volume was a 2 CD set. This is spellbinding music!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, August 14, 2001

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N. Frangie "noussa78" (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Amadeus: More Music From The Original Soundtrack Of The Film Amadeus (Audio CD)

This CD stayed a long time on my shelf before I first started listening to it. The first time I did was when I was in my teens. I thought to myself, Why didn't I listen to it earlier? This selection of 10 tracks can't be better-my favorite is the piano concerto in D minor (track 4). It is pretty long, but the piano composition is exquisite and pleasant to the ear. I am stunned at the perfection of the notes each time I hear it-even after many, many times. Other great tracks are 1, 6, and 10-my personal favorites. This is an essential CD for all classical music fans.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb recording, September 28, 1999

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Aubrey Flynn ([e-mail]) (The Twin Cities, Minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Amadeus: More Music From The Original Soundtrack Of The Film Amadeus (Audio CD)

This is one of my all-time favorite recordings. I have long been an admirer of Sir Neville Marriner and the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Orchestra. The Piano Concerto in D minor is beautifully performed. This is a must-have for anyone who appreciates classical music.