The Film Music of George Dreyfus, Volume 1
Fourteen of George Dreyfus' best-loved film themes. Melbourne and Queensland Symphony Orchestras conducted by the composer.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra orchestra
George Dreyfus conductor
From the stirring theme from the ABC television series 'Rush', to the sensitive score for Pat Lovell's feature film 'Break of Day'. Plus 'Power Without Glory', 'Let the Balloon Go', 'A Steam Train Passes' and more.
Press quote
“Thirteen tracks which bring back memories.”
— Chris Copas, The Examiner
Artist
George Dreyfus
One of Australia's best known composers, especially the theme from the TV series "Rush", George Dreyfus was recently awarded a the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany at the Victorian Parliament House, for services to music.
Audio preview
Track Listing
- Rush [Orchestral] George Dreyfus 2:34
- Break of Day Suite George Dreyfus 11:35
- Let the Balloon Go George Dreyfus 6:05
- Lawson's Mates George Dreyfus 2:55
- Main Theme 1:51
- Nellie's Theme 3:04
- Marion George Dreyfus 2:50
- A Steam Train Passes George Dreyfus 9:55
- Sons of the Anzacs Peace Theme George Dreyfus 3:36
- Mary Gilmore Goes to Paraguay Suite from And Their Ghosts May Be Heard George Dreyfus 14:10
- We Belong George Dreyfus 3:26
- Rush [Strings] George Dreyfus 3:34
- Dimboola Water Music and Waltz George Dreyfus 8:00
Power Without Glory George Dreyfus
Performers
- Queensland Symphony Orchestra · tracks 1–3, 5–8
- Melbourne Symphony Orchestra · tracks 4, 9–13
- George Dreyfus
Where to listen
The Film Music of George Dreyfus, Volume 1 is available for streaming through Spotify and Apple Music. It can also be purchased through the iTunes Music Store.
Product details
- Catalogue number
- MD 3098
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Total playing time
- 73 minutes 35 seconds
- Release date
- 1990
- Musical work
copyright - © 1978 Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Sound recording
copyright - ℗ 1990 Move Records
- Categories
- Australian, Orchestral, Soundtrack
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574309829
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