Benjamin Britten's score for Love from a Stranger had to be written in a few days due to studio delays, and parts of it were later cut or omitted.
Recording & Production
The recording of Love from a Stranger took place in 1999, while the other works on this disc were recorded in 2002, with one track recorded in 2003.
Composer Biography
Benjamin Britten, a prolific composer, scored his first film, The King's Stamp, at the age of 21 and went on to produce music for around two dozen others in 18 months.
Composer Biography
Roberto Gerhard, considered the most important Spanish composer after Falla, studied with Schoenberg and was forced into exile from Spain during the Civil War, settling in Cambridge.
Compositional Technique
Elisabeth Lutyens' score for The Skull is notable for its use of a cimbalom and two bass clarinets, and the complete absence of violins.
Composer Biography
Richard Rodney Bennett, a versatile musician, began composing with 12-note rows at age 16 and entered film music at 19, later receiving Academy Award nominations for three films.
Album & Artwork
This album features four British film scores by Benjamin Britten, Roberto Gerhard, Elisabeth Lutyens, and Richard Rodney Bennett.
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