Steiner, Max - All This, and Heaven Too / A Stolen Life (Film Scores) - Stromberg, William (conductor)
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When we started to record this Max Steiner CD, I felt a sense of relief as the orchestra perked up with enthusiasm. Come to think of it, this happens every time we start a Steiner score, which always makes conducting his music a rewarding experience. More than any other composer in Hollywood, Steiner had a way of composing through scenes effortlessly with every note perfectly placed. The way in which he smoothly utilized memorable themes throughout his scores was unmatched. Steiner was easily the best composer who could mimic the action on the screen, yet still keep it musical. Even in the 1930s and '40s, this was hard to do and not sound comical in some way. All of these elements make it interesting for the orchestra and me because the cues don't sound like background music, but rather mini concert pieces strung together.
I love to see smiles of recognition come over the faces of the orchestra as we start a new score. Believe it or not, a lot of the musicians in Russia are familiar with Max's music as more of our American movies are showing up on their television. I often hear noodling on Steiner themes from other films when they recognize his style. During rest periods for the orchestra, I heard various players quote from Gone With the Wind, King Kong, and The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, always with a wink and a smile.
(William Stromberg)
Moscow Symphony Chorus; Moscow Symphony Orchestra/
William Stromberg
Max Steiner
1-12. All This, and Heaven Too (restored J. Morgan)
13-19. A Stolen Life (restored J. Morgan)