The King's Speech - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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Album Summary

Performers

• Dave Arch (Piano)
• Thomas Bowes (Violin)
• Steven Osborne (Piano)

Conductors

• Davies, Terry
• Desplat, Alexandre

Ensemble

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Composers

• Alexandre Desplat (1961 - )
• Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)

Notes & Reviews:

Composer Alexandre Desplat provides discreet, restrained music to accompany The King's Speech, the drama about the struggle of Britain's King George VI to overcome his stuttering and speak to his people in times of war and peace. Desplat's piano figures tend to be at the fore, tinkling lightly, supported by the London Symphony Orchestra set to a low heat. Even a track with a title like "Fear and Suspicion" doesn't evoke much tension in the music. By the end, Desplat gives way to Beethoven, whose Symphony No. 7 excerpt and "Emperor" piano concerto fit right in. ~ William Ruhlmann

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Works Details

Desplat, Alexandre : The King's Speech, film score

• Performers: Dave Arch (Piano); Thomas Bowes (Violin)
• Conductor: Alexandre Desplat
• Running Time: 30 min. 22 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Form: Film Score

Beethoven, Ludwig van : Symphony no 7 :: 2nd Mvmt.

• Performer: Steven Osborne (Piano)
• Conductor: Terry Davies
• Running Time: 5 min. 5 sec.
• Period Time: Classical
• Form: Orchestral
• Written: 1812

Beethoven, Ludwig van : Concerto for Piano no 5 "Emperor" :: 2nd Mvmt.

• Performer: Steven Osborne (Piano)
• Conductor: Terry Davies
• Running Time: 3 min. 56 sec.
• Period Time: Classical
• Form: Concerto
• Written: 1809