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Doctor Zhivago:
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Doctor Zhivago is a lively and vibrant work from the brilliant young French composer Maurice Jarre. Already heralded for his acclaimed scores in the films The Longest Day, The Collector, and Lawrence of Arabia, Jarre put together a bold and expressive score in spirited fashion. The music for Doctor Zhivago includes Russian folk tunes, bits from Soviet marches, songs, ballads, and dances. Featured in this work is the lovely and haunting "Lara's Theme," as well as themes noting the violence and terror of the revolution. With a chilling sense of detail, scope, and experimentation, Jarre proves to be successful at capturing the essence of the film's main character, Doctor Zhivago, featured earlier in the book by Boris Pasternak, who received the Nobel Prize for Literature. The album was put together using an orchestra unprecedented in its size and scope at the time. Jarre conducted the orchestra himself for ten days, using the full 110-piece group assembled in Hollywood for the occasion. Also featured was a unique group of 24 balalaika musicians and Japanese instrumentalists; koto, gong, organ, Novachord, electric sonovox, harpsichord, electric and tack pianos, and zither were included in the ensemble. The music was accompanied by 40 voices. Leo Arnaud, Lou Raderman, and Monique Rollin each worked closely with Jarre during the recording of this film masterpiece. The music itself is fresh, unique, and daring, performed by the orchestra with enthusiasm and a remarkable sense of energy and flair. ~ Shawn M. Haney, All Music Guide
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