Product Description There are several themes in the score of Anna Karenina:sometimes appearing alone, often intersecting, their paths running alongside for a while. Those paths are shared by thecharacters in the story as they walk towards or away from convention, pretence, happiness, guilt, love, fun, and even truth.In a very important sense, the musical motifs do not represent the characters themselves I prefer to think of them as spirits, perhaps demons, unseen, signposting the way, or simply bearing witness to the events.Most of the action, in our version of Tolstoys novel, takes place in an abandoned theatre, upon or around a stage a symbol of the make-believe life of the Russian aristocracy at the end of the 19th century. Having convention and pretence confined within the boundaries of an old theatre, hints of course to another life,one that must exist somewhere outside the confines of that stage. The music of Anna Karenina is perched between those two worlds.For the curious: track 8: Beroza (Birch) is a very old Russian folk song: of its many versions, the one I used talks of a young woman deceiving an older husband. for track 19 At the Opera I used Tolstoy s own words from Anna Karenina, Part II, Chapter XIDario Marianelli - 13th August 2012 Review There are several themes in the score of Anna Karenina:sometimes appearing alone, often intersecting, their paths running alongside for a while. Those paths are shared by thecharacters in the story as they walk towards or away from convention, pretence, happiness, guilt, love, fun, and even truth.In a very important sense, the musical motifs do not represent the characters themselves I prefer to think of them as spirits, perhaps demons, unseen, signposting the way, or simply bearing witness to the events.Most of the action, in our version of Tolstoys novel, takes place in an abandoned theatre, upon or around a stage a symbol of the make-believe life of the Russian aristocracy at the end of the 19th century. Having convention and pretence confined within the boundaries of an old theatre, hints of course to another life,one that must exist somewhere outside the confines of that stage. The music of Anna Karenina is perched between those two worlds.For the curious: track 8: Beroza (Birch) is a very old Russian folk song: of its many versions, the one I used talks of a young woman deceiving an older husband. for track 19 At the Opera I used Tolstoy s own words from Anna Karenina, Part II, Chapter XI --DARIO MARIANELLI 13th August 2012
L**R
A Sleeper Keeper!
I thoroughly enjoy most, if not all, of the pieces on this album! It's excellent if you enjoyed the movie! I'm a movie soundtrack fan, in general, and this turned out to be "sleeper keeper" in my opinion. It was a little bit pricey for a whim purchase, but I'm glad to have it in my library. :)
M**O
Best Novel of All Times
It is the best novel, perhaps the first novel of all times. Leo Tolstoy was the first inventor of the genre, as I understand. It was masterful, the plot always thickeniing and thininging, convoluted yet readable, a lot of excitement about what would happen to Anna, it was a tragic novel. It is totally classical, in the sense that anyone nowadays can read it and identify with everything in it, because even if it is posted in the 1900s, the writing is universal and current. It is truest my favorite book of all time.
T**R
Anna Karenina Soundtrack
I fell in love with the music from this movie, which I think drives the action and emotion of the film beautifully. The disc has terrific fidelity, and though it must be admitted that how music strikes one is strictly subjective, there are places in this soundtrack that send shivers down my back, I find it so striking. I've played it over and over and bought a couple of extra copies for friends. And I've been to see the film three times, much due to the music.
C**O
Awesome soundtrack
It happens to me a lot where I end up liking the soundtrack to a movie more than the actual movie itself. Such was the case for Anna Karenina. Not really sure why, but it really struck a chord with me as I watched the film. No sense in trying to explain what I like about it or why. This stuff is so subjective. But I'm pleased I've added it to my collection.
P**Y
Spectacular music
I rarely "hear" the music while watching a movie. The amazing music of Anna Karenina blew me away. I waited 'till the VERY end, after all the credits so I wouldn't miss even one note of this haunting music. I wasn't positive I'd like the music without the movie, as if often the case, but I'm thrilled I bought this album.
M**F
Love Dario Marianelli
This soundtrack is perfect. It mixes classical opera and is a great reminder of the beautiful movie. I love listening to it, and some tracks in particular (Dance With Me & I Understood Something) stand out. If you enjoyed the movie, this is a must.
A**Y
Anna Karenina Soundtrack
I ordered all five Oscar nominated soundtracks for 2012: Argo, Life of Pi, Skyfall, Lincoln and Anna KareninaThis one was my favoriteThe music is diverse, relaxing, and easy to listen toI can visualize the movie as I listen to each songA wonderful addition to any CD collection
U**E
Fantastic music, this is one of my go to ...
Fantastic music, this is one of my go to soundtracks. The movie was amazing as well; beautiful music, costumes, and cinematography!
L**E
Le meilleur film basé sur le chef-d'oeuvre littéraire «Anna Karenina» ...
Le meilleur film basé sur le chef-d'oeuvre littéraire «Anna Karenina» de Lev Tolstoï. Un sujet tragique mais, filmé de façon magistrale et sans lourdeur. Ce réalisateur a signé un chef-d'oeuvre. Je recommande ce film à toutes les âmes profondément artistiques.
P**O
Música melodiosa e forte
Excelente trilha sonora
L**N
Lovely soundtrack
Arrived very fast and in perfect shape. Beautiful soundtrack. Very inspiring and enchanting music. Very reasonably priced as well. Good buy.
M**S
Gorgeous score, great transaction
The package arrived in estimate date. Item received perfectly as described. New in mint condition. A recomended seller and soundtrack.
C**E
Le tambour de Cassis
Autant le film était incroyablement virtuose, autant la musique du film écoutée sans le support des images est barbante au bout de trios morceaux. Il y a un theme, et c'est le meme que le compositeur développe jusqu'à l'ennui. Une deception, le film était genial.
