Presto Editor's Choices
October 2018
Presto Recordings of the Year
Finalist 2018

Renaud Capuçon (violin)

Brussels Philharmonic, Stéphane Denève

Andrea Morricone, Ennio Morricone: Cinema Paradiso
Morricone, E: Gabriel's Oboe
Barry, J: Out of Africa: Main Title
Williams, John: Schindler's List: Theme
Georges Delerue: Camille (du film "Le Mépris")
Piovani: La vie est belle
Korngold: The Adventures of Robin Hood: Romance
Jarre, M: Carpe Diem
Legrand: Papa can you hear me? (from Yentl)
Philippe Rombi: Aria (du film "Joyeux Noël")
Tiersen: Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain: Medley
Bob Telson: Calling You (du film "Bagdad Café")
Cosma, V: Berlin Concerto
Mancini, H: Moon River
Rota, N: Love Theme (from "The Godfather")
Desplat: New Moon (from "The Twilight Saga: Temptation")
Horner: Legends of the Fall
Legrand: Summer of 42
Cosma, V: Le Grand Blond avec une Chaussure Noire

"Film music can be sublime and has attracted some truly great composers;" says Renaud Capuçon of his latest release, Cinema. ‘This album is something of a dream come true.’ The French star violinist’s homage to the silver screen features unforgettable themes – in stunning new arrangements – from Ennio Morricone (Cinema Paradiso, Mission), Nino Rota, John Williams (Schindler’s List), James Horner (Legends of the Fall), to more recent blockbusters (Twilight) and iconic French films (Amélie). Capuçon powerfully and sensitively evokes the magic of the cinema with the aid of the Brussels Philharmonic and conductor Stéphane Denève.

"The high-gloss new symphonic arrangements are garnished with lashings of old-school portamento, and it’s irresistible from start to finish: Korngold’s Robin Hood seduces, Piovani’s La vita è bella oozes charm, and the virtuoso flourishes of Vladimir Cosma’s Concierto de Berlin (as well as the Mahler Six-ish opening!) are great fun." - Katherine Cooper, Presto Classical October 2018