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Collection: I SALONISTI play Film Music SONY ASK 61731 [65:56]

 

Crotchet

 



This is a classic selection of midfield popular music drawn from the film world. The 16 tracks include bon-bons from Zorba the Greek, Titanic, La Strada, Schindler's List and so on. Its distinction is that rather than full orchestra we are treated to arrangements for the crystalline clarity of a quintet. Mind you this is no conventionally constructed piano quintet. There are the standard piano, two violins and cello but in place of a viola we get a double bass. This small ensemble lends a stark but romantic clarity to the music. Every track is done with a deft hand, engaging style and an eye to politically incorrect indulgence. Bravo to that! My Heart Will

Go On is splendidly done with pacing judged to perfection. Equally fine is their treatment (listen to the oleaginous slide of the violins) of How Is the Weather in Paris? from M. Hulot's Holiday. An unbuttoned indulgence and well worth the investment of the lover of undemanding light classics.

Reviewer

Rob Barnett

Reviewer

Rob Barnett

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