Suite from enchanted april from the original film score for enchanted april 22. Sadies waltz, suite from enchanted april from the original film score for enchanted april, biography. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of enchanted april with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Four jazz songs by richard rodney bennett 00010101 music. Enchanted april the film music of richard rodney bennett, an album by richard rodney bennett on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Sir richard rodney bennett cbe 29 march 1936 24 december 2012 was an english. Enchanted april by lawrence, josie, actor, bennett. Bennett showed early promise as an exceptional musical talent and was encouraged by his mother, a student of holst and a skilled pianist and composer.
Richard rodney bennett enchanted april the film music of. Composer richard rodney bennett 1936 2012, with works available to browse and buy. Nicoles theme from tender is the night sir richard rodney bennett 6. Bennett was born at broadstairs, kent, but was raised in devon during world war ii.
The film music of richard rodney bennett, a compilation of songs by richard rodney bennett. Enchanted april moves us to the sunshine of italy, where the colours of the. His father, rodney bennett, 18901948 was a childrens book author, poet and lyricist, who worked with. Richard rodney bennett, piano and vocals four jazz songs. The film music of richard rodney bennett richard rodney bennett on allmusic. Enchanted april, was successfully released as a theatrical film in the united states. Check out enchanted april the film music of richard rodney bennett by richard rodney bennett on amazon music.
The score by richard rodney bennett, featuring winsome flute and oboe themes, effectively. He lived in new york city from 1979 until his death in 2012. His prolific repertoire shows the use not only of serial, or twelvenote techniques but. Richard rodney bennett possesses a natural flair for composing for both big. Enchanted april the film music of richard rodney bennett. Whether writing film soundtracks or interpreting old show tunes, bennett comes across as an oldtime nightclub romantic. Enchanted april was a bbc tv film for which bennett wrote the score in 1992. Richard rodney bennett plays the ballet music of cole porter, harold.
Richard rodney bennett enchanted april the film music. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Partita for orchestra suite from enchanted april four jazz songs release by richard rodney bennett. His father, rodney bennett, 18901948 was a childrens book author, poet and lyricist, who worked with roger quilter on his theatre works and provided new words for some of the numbers in the arnold book of old songs. Listen to albums and songs from richard rodney bennett. Spanning five decades of richard rodney bennett s songwriting, coupling some of his most accessible and lyrical pieces, including the melodic songs before sleep, performed by roderick williams and the 1920s dance rhythms of a history of the the dansant, with the dramatic and rarelyperformed tom obedlams song for tenor and cello. Enchanted april the film music of richard rodney bennett by. Music profile for richard rodney bennett, born 29 march 1936.
Elegant, festive and very, very funny, this deft english comedy also constitutes a remarkable tightrope act on the part of mike newell enchanted april, who directed, and richard. Suite from enchanted april from the original film score for enchanted april richard rodney bennett enchanted april the film music of. The film music of richard rodney bennett chan 9867. Richard rodney bennett possesses a natural flair for composing for both big screen or small. The film was shot on location at castello brown in portofino, italy. Sir richard rodney bennett obituary richard rodney.
Sir richard rodney bennett performing in london in 1975. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The concept of presenting the music in suites no credit here for the arrangers makes the best possible. A remarkably prolific composer and versatile pianist, richard rodney bennett divided his attention among three primary musical interests. Britten sinfonia, nicholas cleobury, neil richardson, richard rodney bennett see all versions of this release, 1 available. The film music of richard rodney bennett cd composed by. Richard rodney bennett died in new york city on december 24, 2012 at the age of 76. The four women arrive at the italian castle, some earlier than expected.
George gershwins song book 2006 remastered version. Sir richard rodney bennett, cbe 29 march 1936 24 december 2012 was an english composer who was famous for his film music and his jazz performance as well as for music for the concert hall. Richard always had an eclectic ear, and soaked up popular music from the radio while. The film music of richard rodney bennett orchestral. Sir richard rodney bennett, a brit in new york richard rodney bennett. Sir richard rodney bennett british composer britannica. Mark anthonyturnage pays tribute to his friend, composer, pianist and jazz musician richard rodney bennett, whose music is the focus of this weekends bbcso total immersion festival. Enchanted april film music of richard rodney bennett 1992. Sir richard rodney bennett, cbe 29 march 1936 24 december 2012 was a british composer renowned for his film scores and his jazz performance as much as for his challenging concert works. English composer who studied with lenox berkeley and with boulez. Bennett, sir richard rodney source for information on bennett, sir richard rodney.
Maestoso andante con moto poco agitato alla breve sir richard rodney bennett 5. Richard rodney bennett was an eclectic composer of serious orchestral works, jazz songs and. Later works include enchanted april 1992, four weddings and a funeral 1994, and the tale of sweeney todd 1998. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems.
Richard rodney bennett wikipedia republished wiki 2. Suite from enchanted april from the original film score for enchanted april. Sir richard rodney bennett, born march 29, 1936, broadstairs, kent, englanddied december 24, 2012, new york, new york, u. Release partita for orchestra suite from enchanted. The planets version for 2 pianos 1987 orchestral jazz 2000 agatha christies murder on the orient express original sound track 2003.
The film stars miranda richardson, josie lawrence, polly walker, and joan plowright, with alfred molina, michael kitchen, and jim broadbent in supporting roles. The film music of sir richard rodney bennett chandos. Suite from enchanted april from the original film score for. Find richard rodney bennett discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Sir richard rodney bennett writer films as composer. Join napster and access fulllength songs on your phone, computer or home audio device. His mother, joan esther spink, was a pianist who had trained with gustav holst and sang in the first professional performance of the planets. Enchanted april the film music of richard rodney bennett, an album by richard rodney bennett on spotify. Albums include billion dollar brain, the hammer film music collection volume two, and a garland for linda.
1493 1429 1143 1604 1260 561 812 401 616 186 651 1596 1557 715 1512 1600 173 831 1137 982 196 831 1309 1330 56 726 194 1344 246 300 452 122 255 768 495 610 996