The full details of the soundtrack album for the biographical drama Chevalier have been revealed. The album features the film’s original score composed by Kris Bowers (King Richard, Green Book, Bridgerton, Dear White People, Space Jam: A New Legacy, When They See Us). Also included are several pieces by the titular composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, as well as tracks by Michael Abels (Us, Get Out, Nope) who was responsible for the movie’s on-screen musical performances and also created original works inspired by Chevalier’s remaining compositions. The soundtrack will be released digitally this Friday, April 21 by Hollywood Records (click here to stream/download). The first track on the album (Violin Concerto in G Major, Op. 8, No. 2: I. Allegro) is already available now. A vinyl edition will be coming out this summer and is available for pre-order on Amazon.
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First Track from ‘Chevalier’ Soundtrack Released
Hollywood Records has released the first track from the soundtrack for the biographical drama Chevalier. Available to stream/download now on all major digital music services is Violin Concerto in G Major, Op. 8, No. 2: I. Allegro written by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, arranged by the film’s composer Kris Bowers (Bridgerton, King Richard, Green Book) and performed by Bowers, the London Contemporary Orchestra and violinist Randall Goosby. Listen to the track after the jump. A full soundtrack album will be released on April 21. Check back on this page for the full album details. Chevalier is directed by Stephen Williams and stars Kelvin Harrison Jr., Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton, arton Csokas, Ronke Adekolujoe, MAlex Fitzalan and Minnie Driver.
Kris Bowers Scoring Stephen Williams’ ‘Chevalier’
Kris Bowers (Bridgerton, Green Book, King Richard, Space Jam: A New Legacy, Inventing Anna, Mrs. America, Dear White People) has composed the original score the upcoming historical drama Chevalier. The film is directed by Stephen Williams (Watchmen, True Story) and stars Kelvin Harrison Jr., Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton and Minnie Driver. The movie tells the true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner who rose to heights in the 18th century French society.
Michael Abels to Compose Music Stephen Williams’ ‘Chevalier’
Michael Abels (Get Out, Us, Bad Education, See You Yesterday, Allen v Farrow, Fake Famous) is set to compose original music for the upcoming biographical drama Chevalier. The film is directed by Stephen Williams (Watchmen) and stars Kelvin Harrison Jr. in title role, alongside Lucy Boynton as Marie Antoinette, Samara Weaving and Minnie Driver. The movie tells the true story of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner who rose to heights in the 18th century French society as both a violinist and composer, and champion fencer, only to face a downfall after a love affair with Marie Antoinette.