The music of Georges Delerue for the films of Jack Clayton

Arranged by Robert Lafond

Performers : Robert Lafond, keyboards, guitar and programming / Alexandre da Costa, violin / Chantal Marcil, cello / Alejandra Poggio, viola / Claire Marchand, flute / Matthieu Bélanger, clarinet / Carmelle Gaudet, soprano

Release : November 2005

Our fifth new recording of Georges Delerue music has excerpts from five scores for movies directed by British Jack Clayton between 1964 and 1992, arranged and performed by Robert Lafond with the participation of five instrumentalists and a soprano singer. Many of the selections are world premiere on disc. The 20-page booklet includes many stills from the movies with extensive liner notes.

THE PUMPKIN EATER 

01 Main Title 2:12

1. 02  Pillow Talk 2:04
   

2. 03  Alone 3:04
   

3. OUR MOTHER'S HOUSE 
   

4. 04  Main Title 3:47  
   

5. SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES
   

6. 05 Suite 4:53
   

7. 06  The Wicked Choir 2:39
   

8. 07  Merry Go Round 2:49
   

08 The Magic Flute 3:27

THE LONELY PASSION OF JUDITH HEARNE

09  Young and Mature Judith 5:34

10  Partners Down the Line 2:32

11  Judith and Madden 4:57

12  Finale 4:31 

MEMENTO MORI

13  Main Title 3:38

TT: 46:18

Andrew Keech - Music from the Movies, UK, November 2005

Canadian label Disques Cinemusique have established a deserved reputation as a champion of Georges Delerue's music. In recent releases they have augmented the available body of work by the composer through brilliant new recordings of scores that are not available in any sort of quality. This collection is the label's fifth new recording and like the previous albums - such as Interlude/Rapture and 'The Unpublished Film Music of Georges Delerue, Volumes 1 and 2 - the musical arrangements have been expertly done by Robert Lafond. However, the previous re-recordings relied on Robert Lafond's expert manipulation of sampled instruments, but for this album five instrumentalists and soprano soloist support his keyboard talents. This combination gives a beautiful sound that adds a rich texture to the delicious melodies that Georges Delerue wrote for the five chosen films, each borne out of a collaboration with English director and producer Jack Clayton. This album is full of music to savour. Georges Delerue's scores are always melodic, always captivating and always enjoyable. His work with Jack Clayton seems to be extra special, possibly spurred on by their friendship.