Henry V: Original Soundtrack Recording (1989 Film) [Soundtrack]

henry v: original soundtrack recording (1989 film) [soundtrack]

On this CD:

    Henry V (1989), film score
    Composed by Patrick Doyle
    Performed by Peter Thomas, Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
    with Renaissance Theatre Company [Members of], Patrick Doyle
    Conducted by Simon Rattle

Editorial Reviews
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Composer Patrick Doyle's first film score accompanied Kenneth Branagh's first movie as director. For both, Henry V (1989) is a triumph. Branagh's vision of the play is a far darker, more realistic depiction than the morale-boosting patriotism of Laurence Olivier's 1945 classic. Doyle's score had to follow in the footsteps of William Walton, but undaunted, the first-timer rose to the challenge magnificently. Briefed by the director to follow "Shakespeare's golden words" and be "as bold as possible," Doyle produced music of epic scope, lyrical passion, and descriptive imagination. The score has a real flavor of opera--a trait that would become familiar in all of this composer's later work--as Doyle underscores the great speeches (notably the St Crispin's Day speech) with a tangible sense of drama, but one that is always sensitive to the nuances of the words. Set-pieces such as the death of Falstaff and the visceral Battle of Agincourt stand out, but the entire score feels operatically through-composed, unified by Doyle's strong instinct for melody. The melodramatic climax of his "Non nobis, Domine" (that's the composer singing at the beginning) unashamedly rivals "Land of Hope and Glory" for--as Branagh puts it--"hummability." Quite how they coaxed Sir Simon Rattle and the CBSO into the studio remains a mystery, but the result is one of the best performed, most orchestrally luxurious soundtracks ever recorded. Patrick Doyle's later scores may be more refined (try Hamlet, for example), but none quite match the sheer exuberance of this debut. --Mark Walker, Amazon.co.uk

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Henry V: Original Soundtrack Recording (1989 Film) [Soundtrack]
Henry V: Original Soundtrack Recording (1989 Film)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Timeless Masterpiece
  • Non Nobis Domine
  • Beautiful soundtrack to Ken Branaugh's best Shakespeare film.
  • Passionate and inspiring
  • An Intriguing, Intense Score
 Henry V: Original Soundtrack Recording (1989 Film)
Patrick Doyle , and Simon Rattle
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002RRG
Release Date: 1990-05-08

Tracks:

  1. Henry V: Opening Title - 'O! For A Muse Of Fire'
  2. Henry V: Henry V Theme - The Boar's Head
  3. Henry V: The Three Traitors
  4. Henry V: Now, Lords, For France!
  5. Henry V: The Death Of Falstaff
  6. Henry V: 'Once More Unto The Breach'
  7. Henry V: The Threat To The Governor Of Harfleur - Katherine Of France - The March To Calais
  8. Henry V: The Death Of Bardolph
  9. Henry V: 'Upon The King'
  10. Henry V: St. Crispin's Day - The Battle Of Agincourt
  11. Henry V: 'The Day Is Yours'
  12. Henry V: 'Non nobis, Domine'
  13. Henry V: The Wooing Of Katherine
  14. Henry V: 'Let This Acceptance Take'
  15. Henry V: End Title

Amazon.com

Composer Patrick Doyle's first film score accompanied Kenneth Branagh's first movie as director. For both, Henry V (1989) is a triumph. Branagh's vision of the play is a far darker, more realistic depiction than the morale-boosting patriotism of Laurence Olivier's 1945 classic. Doyle's score had to follow in the footsteps of William Walton, but undaunted, the first-timer rose to the challenge magnificently. Briefed by the director to follow "Shakespeare's golden words" and be "as bold as possible," Doyle produced music of epic scope, lyrical passion, and descriptive imagination. The score has a real flavor of opera--a trait that would become familiar in all of this composer's later work--as Doyle underscores the great speeches (notably the St Crispin's Day speech) with a tangible sense of drama, but one that is always sensitive to the nuances of the words. Set-pieces such as the death of Falstaff and the visceral Battle of Agincourt stand out, but the entire score feels operatically through-composed, unified by Doyle's strong instinct for melody. The melodramatic climax of his "Non nobis, Domine" (that's the composer singing at the beginning) unashamedly rivals "Land of Hope and Glory" for--as Branagh puts it--"hummability." Quite how they coaxed Sir Simon Rattle and the CBSO into the studio remains a mystery, but the result is one of the best performed, most orchestrally luxurious soundtracks ever recorded. Patrick Doyle's later scores may be more refined (try Hamlet, for example), but none quite match the sheer exuberance of this debut. --Mark Walker, Amazon.co.uk

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Timeless Masterpiece.......2007-06-07

Even if you've never seen the movie, this entire CD is fabulous. All of the music is dramatic and beautiful. . . but my favorite piece is "Non Nobis" I actually had my parents walk down the aisle to it at my wedding last month and everyone was BLOWN AWAY!!!

5 out of 5 stars Non Nobis Domine.......2007-05-29

I've wanted this for a long time, & it lived up to my expectations.

4 out of 5 stars Beautiful soundtrack to Ken Branaugh's best Shakespeare film........2007-01-10

It is rare to have a magnificent film about Shakespeare's plays accompanied by masterful music, but this one is a must have for fans of both.

5 out of 5 stars Passionate and inspiring.......2006-12-17

The renditions of Non Nobis Domine are unmatched and bring me to tears everytime I hear it. Again and again I must return to this score and play it at full volume and let it sweep me up in the emotion. A favorite soundtrack to a favorite movie and a favorite in my collection.

5 out of 5 stars An Intriguing, Intense Score.......2006-02-01

This soundtrack has a dark intensity very appropriate for the play's setting and subject. It begins with an eerie, striking opening title, and continues with a well-sequenced series of emotion- and thought-provoking pieces, interspersed with Latin hymns and brilliantly rendered speeches. It stands very well on its own. My only complaint is that the recording level isn't perfect in the opening piece; the orchestra comes in too loudly after the flutes open that segment, reducing clarity of tone.
For other excellent Shakespeare soundtracks, try Jocelyn Pook's The Merchant of Venice--which is even more fascinating than this CD is--and the uplifting Much Ado About Nothing composed by Patrick Doyle. Try also to order an out-of-print copy of the two-CD set Shakespeare at the Movies.

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