The sea hawk is a 1940 american blackandwhite swashbuckling adventure film from warner. The sea hawk was the last and most mature of flynns swashbuckling adventure films, played with brilliant stylistic flourishes by the star at his most charismatic, and most serious and studied. Classic film scores of erich wolfgang korngold from 19351947, composed by erich wolfgang korngold. A child prodigy, he accompanied his father in playing fourhanded piano arrangements by the age of five. Its screenplay was written by howard koch and seton i. The rousing musical score by erich wolfgang korngold is recognized as a high point in his career. The production design is particularly lavish, and the hefty budget enabled curtiz to get a really grand scale to the sea battles. The dexterity with which they negotiate the heavily scored cue duel continued from the sea hawk track 8 would prompt anyone to give a spontaneous round of applause. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Jerry brubaker has created a picturesque suite for symphonic band of several of the majestic themes from this marvelous score. Published on jan 21, 2012 original motion picture soundtrack 1940. Stromberg brings the moscow symphony through very well. For the first time the complete erich wolfgang korngold score for the 1940 classic film the sea hawk on two cds newly recorded and including music. Korngold boldly launches the film atop horns brilliante declarations of the heroic sea hawk theme, which abounds with the spirit of adventure.
Composed and conducted by erich wolfgang korngold, performed by the warner brothers studio orchestra. The classic film scores of erich wolfgang korngold, an album by erich wolfgang korngold national philharmonic orchestra charles gerhardt. Dec 07, 2015 korngold boldly launches the film atop horns brilliante declarations of the heroic sea hawk theme, which abounds with the spirit of adventure. Erich wolfgang korngold 18971957 find a grave memorial. The score by erich wolfgang korngold is one of his best. Appearing here in a more mature incarnation than captain blood or robin hood and before the dissipation of his later years set in, this is the errol flynn. The sea hawk incorporates many of the signature aspects of korngold s style. Print now the sea hawk complete sheet music for full orchestra by erich wolfgang korngold the sea hawk, complete set of parts. Several of the majestic themes from this marvelous score are featured in this truly classic arrangement. The film was the tenth collaboration between flynn and director michael curtiz. Sea hawk cue rundown i will preface by saying that it is beyond the scope of this worddriven format of film score rundowns to adequately describe the multilayered complexity of this incredibly large score by the prodigy composer, erich wolfgang korngold, who turned his attention to film scoring.
It was not until 22 years later, in 1962, that a bit of music from the film was released on an lp called music by erich wolfgang korngold. The sea hawk original film score varujan kojian, erich. The sea hawk original motion picture score by erich. Sep 25, 2018 learn more about innovative film composer erich wolfgang korngold and his swashbuckling suite from the sea hawk, which concludes the program. The sea hawk was a 1940 adventure movie starring errol flynn.
Beginning at age seven, he was a celebrated performing prodigy, with a level of technical development and an understanding of music that awed such giants of the musical world as gustav mahler and richard strauss, who delighted in his prodigious talent. Stromberg, moscow symphony orchestra, moscow symphony chorus from amazons. This work is likely not in the public domain in the us due to first publication with the required notice after. Erich wolfgang korngold was a most brilliant composer, and both the sea hawk and. Complete your erich wolfgang korngold charles gerhardt national philharmonic orchestra collection. The music was written by composer erich wolfgang korngold. With errol flynn, brenda marshall, claude rains, donald crisp.
One particularly beautiful melody, the lute song for the character marie, was later recycled by the composer for use. Erich wolfgang korngold was a most brilliant composer, and both the sea hawk and deception scores reveal his mastery. Erich wolfgang korngold was one of the great composers of 20th century film music, and his score to the 1940 adventure film the sea hawk was one of korngold s best compositions. Composed and conducted by erich wolfgang korngold, performed by the warner brothers studio. Learn more about innovative film composer erich wolfgang korngold and his swashbuckling suite from the sea hawk, which concludes the program. Erich wolfgang korngold album discography allmusic. Erich wolfgang korngold, charles gerhardt, national philharmonic orchestra the sea hawk. The sea hawk 1940 further recognition came in the 1990s. Erich wolfgang korngold charles gerhardt national philharmonic orchestra. The music is performed with the much of the same excitement and exhilaration of the original. Erich wolfgang korngold the sea hawk jeffrey schindler. The aisoi symphony orchestra, jeffrey schindler, conductor performs music from erich wolfgang korngolds the sea hawk. Listen to your favorite songs from the sea hawk original motion picture score by erich wolfgang korngold now. National philharmonic orchestra orchestra, charles gerhardt conductor, erich wolfgang korngold.
Korngold the sea hawk sheet music the sea hawk, complete. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Filled with excitement and romance, this is orchestral music in a grand tradition. Korngold, erich wolfgang the sea hawk deception amazon. Erich wolfgang korngold the sea hawk jeffrey schindler duration. Buy sea hawk by various artists from amazons classical music store. The sea hawk offers much to delight the audience most of the team from the adventures of robin hood are here again in top form. Korngolds thrilling music captures the grandeur of the elizabethan era and the thrill of adventure at sea. Buy the sea hawkdeception by erich wolfgang korngold, william t. The sea hawk incorporates many of the signature aspects of korngolds style. This disc is a beautiful 1987 rerecording of the score. Korngold s thrilling music captures the grandeur of the elizabethan era and the thrill of adventure at sea.
Erich wolfgang korngold was the son of a wellknown music critic. The sea hawk is a 1940 american blackandwhite swashbuckling adventure film from warner bros. Released by varese sarabande in 1988 vsd 47304 containing music from the sea hawk 1940. Attack you know my name march the fight in the jungle relax thorpe cuts through jungle ocean the hanging man. Released by sony masterworks in 2010 containing music from escape me never 1947, deception 1946, of human bondage 1946, devotion 1946, between two worlds 1944, the constant nymph 1943, kings row 1942, the sea hawk 1940, juarez 1939, the adventures of. The sea hawk erich wolfgang korngold movie music uk. Geoffrey thorpe, a buccaneer, is hired by queen elizabeth i to nag the spanish armada. National philharmonic orchestra orchestra, charles gerhardt conductor, erich wolfgang korngold composer. Erich wolfgang korngold began his career as perhaps the greatest child prodigy vienna had seen since mozart. The sea hawk soundtrack from 1988, composed by erich wolfgang korngold. Erich wolfgang korngold the sea hawk 1940 soundtrack.
Attack you know my name march the fight in the jungle relax thorpe cuts through jungle ocean the hanging man the trial the galley. The film music of erich wolfgang korngold bbc philharmonic, rumon gamba for michael curtizs 1941 bigscreen adaptation of jack londons the sea wolf starring edward g robinson as wolf larsen, the sadistic captain of the sealer ghost, korngold produced one of his. The 1940 hollywood film the sea hawk is filled with wild sea battles, brave privateers, and pomous palaces. Le film hollywoodien daventures the sea hawk titre francais. The classic film scores of erich korngold charles gerhardt, erich wolfgang korngold, national philharmonic orchestra on allmusic 1972 the film music of erich wolfgang korngold is. Other scores included the sea hawk, juarez, and deception. Erich wolfgang korngold, korngold, erich wolfgang the sea.
He left hollywood in 1947 and returned to vienna, after his first heart attack and retired. Erich wolfgang korngold the sea hawk score youtube. The classic film scores of erich wolfgang korngold music. Korngolds music revolutionised film composition and remains to this day the benchmark for many film composers. The sea hawk soundtrack suite erich wolfgang korngold duration. Appearing here in a more mature incarnation than captain blood or robin hood and before the. For the first time the complete erich wolfgang korngold score over one hour and forty minutes for the 1940 classic film the sea hawk on two cds newly recorded and including music omitted in the final release version of the film. Jul 31, 2007 the sea hawk complete score restored by j. Korngold, erich wolfgang the sea hawk suite buying sheet music and downloads from schott music. The sea hawk soundtrack suite erich wolfgang korngold.
Furthermore, when i listen to the sea hawk i get the sense that i am listening to one of the venerable musical ancestors of the great science fiction, fantasy, and adventure film scores of. Furthermore, when i listen to the sea hawk i get the sense that i am listening to one of the venerable musical ancestors of the great science fiction, fantasy, and adventure film scores of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Korngold was in hollywood for 14 years, during which he scored 17 films, 16 of them for warner bros. When the sea hawk opened in theatres, a commercial recording was not contemplated. The opening, the main title of the score is a difficult piece to play, and w. Regardless of the context, the sea hawk also stands out amongst flynns swashbucklers because of the strength of its elements. The music for this early epic was written by composer erich wolfgang korngold, and while the film is seldom shown today, its accompanying score has become a popular concert work. The sea hawk score is my favorite of all scores ever made. Erich wolfgang korngold was one of the great composers of 20th century film music, and his score to the 1940 adventure film the sea hawk was one of korngolds best compositions. Erich korngolds score to the sea hawk, written in 1940, plays more like a symphony than a soundtrack. The complete 1940 english release of warner brothers the sea hawk is 126 minutes long. Written in 1940, this movie music plays more like a symphony than a soundtrack. The complete 2005 naxos recording of erich wolfgang korngolds score for the sea hawk is 114 minutes long, which means that all but 12 minutes of the film was accompanied by music.