Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Thomas Hardy's "Far from the Madding Crowd" as interpreted by the brilliant Paul Reade. This album, released on January 1, 1998, under the Decca (UMO) label, is a symphonic journey through the timeless tale of love, passion, and rural life. With a runtime of 1 hour and 14 minutes, Reade's composition is a masterful blend of orchestral and balletic elements, bringing the novel's vivid characters and dramatic narrative to life.
The tracklist is a journey through the story, starting with "Prologue: The Proposal" and culminating in "Epilogue: Bathsheba and Oak, pas de deux." Each track is a carefully crafted piece, from the lively "First Harvest Dance" to the poignant "Lament for Fanny Robin." Reade's score is a testament to his skill in evoking the essence of Hardy's work, making this album a compelling listen for both fans of the novel and lovers of orchestral music.
Far from the Madding Crowd: Prologue: The ProposalPaul Reade, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Orchestra of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Paul Murphy
Far from the Madding Crowd: Act 1: The Hiring FairPaul Reade, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Orchestra of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Paul Murphy
Far from the Madding Crowd: Act 1: The Corn ExchangePaul Reade, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Orchestra of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Paul Murphy
Far from the Madding Crowd: Act 1: CarousingPaul Reade, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Orchestra of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Paul Murphy
Far from the Madding Crowd: Act 1: Fanny Robin and TroyPaul Reade, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Orchestra of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Paul Murphy
Far from the Madding Crowd: Act 1: Boldwood ProposesPaul Reade, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Orchestra of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Paul Murphy
Far from the Madding Crowd: Act 1: Bathsheba and Troy, Swordplay pas de deuxPaul Reade, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Orchestra of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Paul Murphy
Far from the Madding Crowd: Act 2: Bathsheba and Troy, Morning pas de deuxPaul Reade, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Orchestra of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Paul Murphy
Far from the Madding Crowd: Act 2: Boldwood, Troy and Bathsheba, pas de troisPaul Reade, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Orchestra of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Paul Murphy
Far from the Madding Crowd: Act 2: First Harvest DancePaul Reade, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Orchestra of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Paul Murphy
Far from the Madding Crowd: Act 2: The StormPaul Reade, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Orchestra of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Paul Murphy
Far from the Madding Crowd: Act 2: Lament for Fanny RobinPaul Reade, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Orchestra of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Paul Murphy
Far from the Madding Crowd: Act 2: Troy's RemorsePaul Reade, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Orchestra of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Paul Murphy
Far from the Madding Crowd: Act 3: Greenhill FairPaul Reade, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Orchestra of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Paul Murphy
Far from the Madding Crowd: Act 3: Dick Turpin's Ride to York and the Death of Black BessPaul Reade, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Orchestra of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Paul Murphy
Far from the Madding Crowd: Act 3: Boldwood's PartyPaul Reade, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Orchestra of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Paul Murphy
Far from the Madding Crowd: Act 3: The Shooting of TroyPaul Reade, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Orchestra of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Paul Murphy
Far from the Madding Crowd: Epilogue: Bathsheba and Oak, pas de deuxPaul Reade, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Orchestra of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Paul Murphy
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