The Prodigal
Bronislaw Kaper was one of Hollywood's most sophisticated composers, crafting emotionally intelligent scores for MGM's biggest productions. His 1955 score for The Prodigal, a biblical epic with all the grandeur that implies, is a masterclass in orchestral drama. Kaper's approach balances sweeping strings with intimate character moments, building tension through carefully layered instrumentation. The result is a score that feels both epic and human—cinematic in the classic Golden Age sense, with themes that linger long after the credits roll. This limited edition reissue restores a cornerstone of 1950s film music to circulation. An essential acquisition for soundtrack collectors and anyone interested in how composers approached historical drama during Hollywood's studio era.
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Item Details+
| Genre | Stage & Screen |
| Style | Soundtrack Score |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Film Score Monthly |
| Year | 2002 |
| Country | US |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
- Genre:
- Stage & Screen
- Style:
- Soundtrack, Score
- Label:
- Film Score Monthly
- Country:
- US
- Year:
- Jul 2002
- 1. Main Title / Chase
- 2. Spear
- 3. Eli
- 4. Ruth / Tent / Samarra
- 5. Window / When Daylight Comes
- 6. Departure
- 7. Farewell / Nubian / Bosra
- 8. Hunger
- 9. 18 Pieces Of Silver / Beard
- 10. One Piece Of Silver
- 11. Terrace Of Heavens
- 12. Micah's Exit / Prayer / Micah's Party Part 1
- 13. Micah's Party Part 2
- 14. I'll Break Him
- 15. Bosra's Party
- 16. She Is
- 17. Deal
- 18. Wedding
- 19. Granary / Fanfares
- 20. It's Micah
- 21. He Is Dead / Invocation
- 22. Sacrifice
- 23. Pearl / Beth
- 24. What Is Wrong
- 25. Elissa's Death
- 26. Message
- 27. Miracle
- 28. Vultures
- 29. Full Of The Moon
- 30. Fight
- 31. Storm
- 32. Samarra's Death
- 33. My Son / Celebration / End Title And Cast
- 34. Celebration / End Title And Cast (Alternate)
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