Customer Reviews

Ladies in Lavender [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

5 star:		(49)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

This soundtrack, with solo violin playing by Joshua Bell is a must have for anyone enjoys Classical Music. If you've seen the film, you will know what I mean. Nigel Hess' original composition :Fantasy for violin and orchestra, featured at the end of the movie is beautiful indeed.

This film is wonderful and the soundtrack will take your breath away. I purchased it mainly because I love the finale piece in the movie entitled "Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra" Nigel Hesse and Joshua Bell's collaboration has produced a glorious soundtrack that highlights Joshua's immense talent with the violin and Hesse's brilliance as a composer. I can truthfully say this is the best soundtrack in my collection.

Rarely do movie soundtrack recordings bring a great deal of satisfaction other than restoring memories of a particular favorite film. The LADIES IN LAVENDER Soundtrack is an exception in that it not only benefits from the splendid playing of violinist Joshua Bell, but it also happens to have some very fine music composed for the film by Nigel Hess. For those who have enjoyed the film, the closing credits are accompanied by Hess' title song 'Ladies in Lavender', a soaring melody for violin and orchestra that captures all the tenderness and beauty of the story.

The soundtrack includes some classical works such as Meditation From Thais, Variations on Carnivale in Venice, Introduction And Tarantella, and even Hess' own Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra which provides the moving conclusion concert of the story. Hess wisely weaves Cornish music and folk songs such as The Girl with the Flaxen Hair that so ably set the atmosphere and mood for the film. On screen the handsome young Daniel Bruhl played Andrea, the Polish violinist who is the focal point of affection of the ladies (the incomparable Judi Dench and Maggie Smith), and studied bowing techniques well: his 'performing appearance' is excellent. Yet the true musical star of both the film and this recording is the gifted and handsome young Joshua Bell. The score and performances are a delight. Grady Harp, December 05

Loved the movie and love the music even more. The violin music is wonderful! Takes me back to the shores of England just listening to it.

This soundtrack CD is musical velvet by Joshua Bell and adds depth to this touching movie. Listening to it again and again, fills my soul with sweetness, intended only for those who feel to the core of the heart.

I found this CD to have extremely moving music. It touches the soul. Joshua Bell on the violin is outstanding. A top drawer recording -- just as Maggie Smith and Judi Dench are top drawer!!!

Lovely music for musing, background for closed eyes relaxation, or, if played very softly, for meditation for forgiveness.

They left the Harvest Scene off ....not violin music, but WONDERFUL. If they bring out a new edition in the UK that includes it, I'll sure buy it.

Joshua Bell is oh so talented, and the movie and music are wonderful. The lack of a 5th star is not the fault of anyone except the producer of the cd.

This movie is a sleeper and should have won many awards. Great movie.

The uneven, craggy beaches of Cornwall serves as the setting for "Ladies in Lavender." The lush music of Nigel Hess underscores the full sweetness of the dramatic story, and the use of Joshua Bell's violin adds an amazing touch to the rendering of the story. I loved the movie, and I love this soundtrack. You will too.