Intrada Soundtrack Forum

1/26/2020

Laurence Rosenthal was one of the very first film composers we began a relationship with, following our debut productions with Jerry Goldsmith and Basil Poledouris back in 1985 and 1986. Yep. Feels like a million years ago. Anyway, our friendship with Larry continues to this day. The newest CD on Intrada arrives this week and features one of Rosenthal’s earliest scores, The Power And The Glory, dating from 1961. The film was made during the composer’s sensational period working with David Susskind that began with the Broadway show Rashomon in 1959. It’s part of the era that also saw Rosenthal deliver scores for A Raisin In The Sun, The Miracle Worker and Requiem For A Heavyweight. The dramatic period film is set in Mexico and focuses on the conflicts and power struggles between the government and the church. It’s an obscure picture, which is odd given its incredible cast that includes Laurence Olivier, George C. Scott, Julie Harris, Roddy McDowall and Patty Duke. Rosenthal’s colorful score captures the intensity of the disputes, the emotional weight and agony the characters experience, the rich Mexican culture and settings, the church and more! Enjoy the sound samples, peruse the artwork and contents Monday evening and consider adding The Power And The Glory, a personal favorite of the composer, to your collection.