Dracula
(1998) 67'
Music by Philip Glass
CAST:
string quartet (2vln, va, vc)
COMMISSION:
Universal Family and Home Entertainment Production for inclusion as part of Universal's Classic Monsters collection
SYNOPSIS:
Music for the 1931 horror film classic Dracula by Tod Browning starring Béla Lugosi.
NOTES:
The film is considered a classic. I felt the score needed to evoke the feeling of the world of the 19th century — for that reason I decided a string quartet would be the most evocative and effective. I wanted to stay away from the obvious effects associated with horror films. With Kronos we were able to add depth to the emotional layers of the film.
Suite from "Dracula" is a 28 minute arrangement by Michael Riesman for piano and strings.
PUBLISHER:
Dunvagen Music Publishers
RELATED RECORDINGS:
- Dracula on Nonesuch
- Philip Glass Film Scores on Orange Mountain Music
- Philip on Film on Nonesuch
RELATED FILMS:
- Dracula by Tod Browning
RELATED BOOKS:
- Film Music Screencraft by Mark Russell
CATEGORIES:
Film, Chamber, Concerto
