The soundtrack genre encompasses a broad range of musical styles, but is often characterized by sweeping orchestral scores, emotive choral arrangements, and innovative instrumental textures. Emerging from the early days of cinema, soundtracks have evolved to become an integral part of the film experience, with notable scores from the 1970s and 1980s, such as those from epic blockbusters and science fiction films, setting the tone for the genre. Soundtracks often draw from classical, folk, and world music traditions, incorporating leitmotifs and thematic development to create a rich narrative arc. With the rise of television and video games, the genre has expanded to include electronic and pop-infused elements, blurring the lines between film music and contemporary styles. Soundtracks hold significant cultural impact, transporting audiences to new worlds and evoking powerful emotional responses. Notable for their ability to stand alone as cohesive musical works, soundtracks continue to captivate audiences and inspire new generations of composers.

The Keys to the Piano

Alexandre Tharaud•

Antonín Dvořák•

Aram Khachaturian•

Camille Saint-Saëns•

Christoph Willibald Gluck•

Claude Debussy•

Domenico Scarlatti•

Erik Satie•

Felix Mendelssohn•

Francis Poulenc•

Franz Schubert•

Frédéric Chopin•

Gabriel Fauré•

George Gershwin•

Jean-Baptiste Lully•

Jean-Philippe Rameau•

Johann Sebastian Bach•

Johannes Brahms•

John Williams•

Joseph Haydn•

Ludwig van Beethoven•

Maurice Ravel•

Michel Legrand•

Philippe Sarde•

Sergei Rachmaninoff•

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Album - 53 Tracks - Released January 17, 2025