Cinema

Laurent Korcia (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 28, 2009)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: All Parts Move
• ASIN: B002CS5O4A
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #51,343 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Sexy French violinist Laurent Korcia, one of the most distinctive and varied violinists of his generation, goes after a wide audience with his first album of Film music, CINEMA. The magical journey of CINEMA includes stylish arrangements of such unforgettable film scores as Henry Mancini's Moon River (Breakfast at Tiffany's), John Williams' Schindler's List, Gershwin's Summertime (Porgy and Bess), Speak Softly Love (The Godfather), Ennio Morricone's Cinema Paradiso, Chaplin's Smile (Modern Times) and Some Day My Prince Will Come (Snow White).

CINEMA, was recorded in parallel with a gala sold-out performance to celebrate '100 Years of Film Music' at the Folies Bergere in Paris. The resulting TV special will air on Public Television from June 2009.

Laurent Korcia performs regularly with the world's leading orchestras. His CDs are top sellers in Europe and his solo programs range from Bach to jazz and pop. He was listed in People's 'Sexiest Men Alive' issue (12/2008) and is set to tour the US later this year.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A completely original take, July 28, 2009

By	AllPartsMove (Miami) - See all my reviews

I should disclose first that I am completely biased, having been involved in the creation of this album, but I strongly recommend it nevertheless. Laurent is one of the world's most distinctive violinists, with an eclectic taste ranging from Bartok and Ysaye to movie themes and jazzy influenced swing. This album is a prime example. Where does one find Chaplin, Morricone, Gershwin & Carlos Gardel and movies ranging from Snow White to the Godfather, all on one CD and it makes sense? The album also contains Laurent's own compositions/scores 'Fuzjko's Waltz' and 'Tribulations', which you can see on the video on this page. There are tracks with orchestra, with just violin/piano and in a unique trio combination of violin, accordion & double bass - all highly original, listen to 'Mission Impossible' to get an idea. 'In The Mood for Love' (officially 'Yumeji's Theme') was played with the bow upside down ('because I wanted to get a slightly 'dirty' sound', Laurent said) and is one of the most beautiful, romantic pieces of music on record. Highly, highly recommended.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous., August 11, 2009

By	attorneygirl "Music Fan" (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews

Mr. Korcia's style is whimsical, lyrical, slightly swinging, and--well--perfect. All that and he's a joy to listen to at the same time. What a talent. What a musician and artist.

5.0 out of 5 stars Classical Music convert, November 9, 2009

By	nerak "nerak" (Florida) - See all my reviews

I have never been a big fan of classical music and it is almost 'silly' to say that I am now... however, Laurent Korcia's Cinema CD, has opened my mind to embracing the unknown. First, I am familiar with most of the movie themes on the CD, which made it recognizable but I did not expect to feel the raw emotions flowing through each piece Mr. Korcia infused with such passionate violin playing... I love, love, love this CD and can't wait for what he does next.