Release Date: 03 March 2023
Format: LP Double Vinyl
Label: Sony Classical
£24.99
RACHEL PORTMAN BEYOND THE SCREEN Limited Vinyl 2LP Set
Overview:
Sony Classical release the new album by Oscar winning composer. With 'Beyond the Screen' Portman has curated some of her most cherished film music for solo piano. She refers to the piano as her best friend, adding “I spend all day with it, most days. I think probably I’m pianistic in my soul.” Recorded in Berlin with occasional accompaniment by cellist Raphaela Gromes and consists of 20 curated pieces that span her illustrious career, arranged to form an emotional and musical journey.
Featured Tracks:
Side: 1
1 The Cider House Rules: Piano Suite - Rachel Portman
2 Chocolat: Piano Suite - Rachel Portman
3 The Pier (from "Never Let Me Go", Arr. for Piano & Cello) - Rachel Portman & Raphaela Gromes
4 One Day: Piano Suite - Rachel Portman
5 Good Night You Kings (from "The Cider House Rules", Arr. for Piano) - Rachel Portman
6 The Duchess: Piano Suite - Rachel Portman
Side: 2
1 Letter Box (from "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan", Arr. for Piano & Cello) - Rachel Portman & Raphaela Gromes
2 Girl Rising: Piano Suite - Rachel Portman
3 Still Life: Piano Suite - Rachel Portman
4 Vianne Sets Up Shop (from "Chocolat", Arr. for Piano & Cello) - Rachel Portman & Raphaela Gromes
5 Emma: Piano Suite - Rachel Portman
Side: 3
1 I'd Miss You (from "Their Finest", Arr. for Piano) - Rachel Portman
2 Snow Story (from "Smoke", Arr. for Piano & Cello) - Rachel Portman & Raphaela Gromes
3 Passage of Time (from "Chocolat", Arr. for 2 Pianos) - Rachel Portman
4 Frozen Lake (from "The Human Stain", Arr. for Piano & Cello) - Rachel Portman & Raphaela Gromes
Side: 4
1 Life Is Sweet: Piano Suite - Rachel Portman
2 Book of Photographs (from "Still Life", Arr. for Piano & Cello) - Rachel Portman & Raphaela Gromes
3 The Last Dinner (from "Despite the Falling Snow", Arr. for Piano) - Rachel Portman
4 Never Let Me Go: Piano & Cello Suite - Rachel Portman & Raphaela Gromes
5 Good Night You Kings (from "The Cider House Rules", Arr. for Piano) - a calm version - Rachel Portman