Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925) (Music by Carl Davis) 1989

Ben Hur (1925), Carl Davis and Philharmonia Orchestra, Royal Festival Hall, London

Ben-Hur
Release Date: 1989
Conducted by Carl Davis
Performed by
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Audio CD (1989)
Number of Discs: 1
Label: SILVA SCREEN RECORDS (FILMCD 043)
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The Royal Liverpool Orchestra became identified with Carl Davis’s score for the 1925 Ben-Hur after several performances in Liverpool and Cardiff in 1988. So well received were the shows that this recording was made in 1989. In the Olympic year of 2012 the Philharmonia decided to screen the film, on the 9th June at the Royal Festival Hall, prompting this re-release, which has been re-mastered by K&A Productions. The album was previously available on the Silva Screen label. The score written by Carl Davis is based on a Straussian ‘Natur Tema’ and he also wanted to quote a well-known part of the liturgy choosing the simple phrase which is well known as The Dresden Amen. The booklet comes with a short history on the making of the film, with stills from the film and Carl Davis explains how the music paints a picture showing how the story unfolds bringing the silent film to life.
Performer
The Royal Liverpool Orchestra conducted by Carl Davis

Relevant Information
ithankyou: Carl Davis (http://ithankyouarthur.blogspot.com.br/search/label/Carl%20Davis)

Tracklist

01 – Opening Titles (3:32)

02 – The Nativity (5:25)
i. The Cave of David – 1:04
ii. Star of Bethlehem – 1:54
iii. The Adoration of the Magi – 2:26

03 – Esther And The Young Prince (4:00)

04 – Roman March And Disaster (6:03)
i. Gratus’ Entry into Jerusalem – 2:21
ii. Storming the Palace and Arrest – 3:41

05 – Galley Slave (4:55)

06 – Pirate Battle (6:02)

07 – Iras The Egyptian (7:42)

08 – The Chariot Race (14:02)
i. The gathering of the Chariots – 4:14
ii. The Race – 9:47

09 – Ben-Hur’s Return (11:04)
i. The Palace of Hur – 1:57
ii. Lepers – 9:06

10 – Via Dolorossa (5:07)
i. The Way of the Cross – 2:43
ii. Miracle – 2:24

11 – Earthquake And New Dawn (3:46)
i. Collapse of the Senate – 1:18
ii. The Resurrection – 2:27

Total Album Time: 71:33

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Scenes of Ben Hur

1907

Ben Hur 1907
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9Aw06f_nNI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf2DN1KEyks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0jrwYDIdWY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCYnLs0f-Dw

1925

Ben Hur 1925
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftxWZZQs-j4
Ben Hur (1925), Turner Classic Films Soundtrack Competition (Star of Bethlehem)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiUyJ4wySNA
Ben-Hur (1925) – The Accident (Roman March And Disaster)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbWRX_FC4RY
Ben-Hur : Roman Fleet (Galley Slave)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZaHtnKbswQ
Ben Hur 1925 escena 1 llegada a roma (Iras The Egyptian)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LNhAoGNgxo
Ben-Hur (1925) chariot race – how it was filmed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7WZWjoSlKM