Sony Classical will release the soundtrack album for Carlo Carlei’s upcoming film adaptation of Romeo & Juliet. The album features the film’s original score composed and conducted by Academy Award-winning composer James Horner. According to Amazon.co.uk, the soundtrack will be released in the UK on July 22, 2013. Check back on this page for the full album details. Romeo & Juliet based on Shakepeare’s play and adapted for the screen by Julian Fellowes (Gosford Park) stars Douglas Booth and Hailee Steinfeld in the title roles. The movie’s cast also includes Damian Lewis, Natascha McElhone, Lesley Manville, Ed Westwick, Paul Giamatti, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Stellan Skarsgard. The movie will be released in the UK on July 26. No word yet on a domestic release of the film. For updates on the film, visit the official Facebook movie website.
Sony Classical to Release James Horner’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ Score
Posted: June 4, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: James Horner, Romeo & Juliet, score, Soundtrack
Please no danger theme, please no danger theme…
Unfortunately, James Horner has been replaced last-minute. The composer replacing him, Abel Korzeniowski, is incredibly talented. However, as a long-time James Horner fan I was really, truly looking forward to hearing him tackle a romance like this once again. It’s turning into kind of a bad year for Horner and fans. First he was kicked off of Ender’s Game, and now this…
WHAT! HORNER IS NOT DOING ROMEO AND JULETE! PEOPLE STOP PUSHING JAMES HORNER AWAY!