Dragonwyck
Dragonwyck was originally composed by Alfred Newman for the 1946 film of the same name—a gothic drama set in the Hudson Valley. This 2002 release from Screen Archives Entertainment presents Newman's orchestral score in restored quality, allowing modern listeners to appreciate the sophisticated classical composition that scored this period piece. Newman's orchestration is lush and dramatic, with the careful pacing of a composer who understood how to support narrative through music. The score emphasizes strings and woodwinds, creating an atmosphere appropriate to the film's exploration of power, desire, and moral corruption. Newman's work demonstrates the classical sophistication that 1940s Hollywood demanded from its serious dramas. Essential for those interested in Golden Age Hollywood film scoring or seeking orchestral music that supports narrative complexity.
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Item Details+
| Genre | Classical, Stage & Screen |
| Style | Score Contemporary |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Screen Archives Entertainment |
| Year | 2002 |
| Country | US |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
- Genre:
- Classical, Stage & Screen
- Style:
- Score, Contemporary
- Label:
- Screen Archives Entertainment
- Country:
- US
- Year:
- 2002
- 1. Main Title 1:21
- 2. The Letter 1:04
- 3. Miranda's Yearnings / Table Grace 1:25
- 4. A Sign From God 1:27
- 5. New York 3:26
- 6. After Dinner Waltz / The Paddle Boat 7:27
- 7. Azilde 1:26
- 8. I Dreamt I Dwelt In Marble Halls 5:18
- 9. The Count Arrives 0:58
- 10. Kermess 1:02
- 11. Kermess Part Two 2:22
- 12. Knife Attack 1:33
- 13. Dragonwyck Ball 3:07
- 14. Terrace Waltz 3:29
- 15. Stormy Night 3:04
- 16. Katrine Hears Azilde 2:03
- 17. Joanna's Death 2:49
- 18. To Have No Son / Jeff Says Goodbye To Miranda 5:01
- 19. Nicholas Asks For Mirands's Hand 2:58
- 20. Miranda Accepts Nicholas' Proposal 1:01
- 21. Mrs. Van Ryn 2:01
- 22. Nicholas Returns From New York 6:12
- 23. The Child Is Born-And Dies 3:02
- 24. Nicholas' Tower Room 5:05
- 25. The Doctor's Suspicions / Dementia 4:46
- 26. Nicholas Attacks The Doctor 2:59
- 27. Nicholas Is Shot 1:10
- 28. Finale 2:06
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