Premiering tonight is the HBO original movie Behind the Candelabra directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Michael Douglas, Matt Damon, Dan Aykroyd, Rob Lowe, Scott Bakula and Debbie Reynolds. Late composer Marvin Hamlisch (The Sting, The Way We Were) served as the executive music producer on the project. Elektra Records has released a soundtrack album featuring music adapted by Hamlisch, as well as several pieces by pianist Liberace, played in the film by Douglas. For the full album details and to learn more about the film, which airs tonight on HBO, visit the official movie website.
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‘Behind the Candelabra’ Soundtrack Details
Elektra Records will release the official soundtrack album for the HBO original movie Behind the Candelabra. The film’s original music is written by late composer Marvin Hamlisch. Also featured on the album are several tracks by pianist Liberace, played in the film by Michael Douglas. The soundtrack will be released on May 21, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check back on this page for audio clips. Behind the Candelabra is directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Michael Douglas, Matt Damon, Dan Aykroyd, Rob Lowe, Scott Bakula and Debbie Reynolds. The movie centers on the famous pianist and the secret affair he had with young Scott Thorson. Richard LaGravenese (The Fisher King) wrote the script and Jerry Weintraub (Ocean’s Eleven, The Karate Kid) is executive producing the project. The movie is set to premiere on May 26, 2013 on HBO and will also be shown this month at the Cannes Film Festival.