Experience the cinematic genius of Howard Shore like never before. In celebration of the legendary composer's 80th birthday this October, this monumental tribute album reimagines Shore's most iconic, Oscar-winning film scores and beyond through a stunningly intimate lens. Across a career spanning The Lord of the Rings, The Departed, Seven, and The Silence of the Lambs, Shore's masterpieces have amassed billions of streams. Now, these traditionally grand orchestral works are distilled into breath-taking, close-up portraits. Crafted by Dimitri Soudoplatoff, every refreshing new arrangement on this album has been personally validated by Howard Shore himself, who was directly involved in the production. Bringing these meticulous scores to life is pianist AurÃ©lien Pontier, whose skilled, expressive touch guides listeners through a deeply evocative musical journey. Joined by violinist Nemanja Radulovic, soprano Natalie Dessay, and other guests, discover a rare, stripped-back look at the music that shaped modern cinema. This is Howard Shore's ultimate legacy, celebrated with the quiet majesty it deserves.

Tracklist:

Hugo: The Thief
The Departed: Billy's Theme
M. Butterfly
The Fly
Eastern Promises
Big: Goodbye
The Silence of the Lambs
After Hours: 9PM
Mrs. Doubtfire: Daniel ; the Kids
Nobody's Fool
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Concerning Hobbits
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Rivendell
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Evenstar
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: The Hornburg
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Roots and Beginnings
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: The Grace of UndÃ³miel
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: For Frodo
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey: Dreaming of Bag End
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug: Feast of Starlight
Ed Wood
Esther Kahn: Five in the Gods
Seven: Apartment #604
Crash
Pieces of a Woman: Ruin and Memory: Movement II. Largo (Excerpt)
The Song of Names
The Game: Happy Birthday, Nicholas

UPC: 1200214386245
Label: Warner Classics
Release Date: 11.13.26
Format: CD

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