Lorenzo's Oil

Label: MCA Records
Release Year: 1992
Barcode: 008811078225
Country: Germany
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Soundtrack
Genre: Classical

Lorenzo’s Oil (1992), directed by George Miller, is a moving drama based on the true story of Augusto and Michaela Odone, whose young son Lorenzo is diagnosed with adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a rare and fatal genetic disorder. Refusing to accept the medical community’s bleak prognosis, the Odones dedicate themselves to researching the disease, ultimately developing a treatment—later known as “Lorenzo’s Oil.” The film is both heartbreaking and inspiring, highlighting themes of perseverance, parental love, and the determination to fight against impossible odds.

The soundtrack, composed by George Fenton, complements the film’s emotional intensity with a blend of poignant orchestral writing and cultural influences. Fenton integrates African musical elements, reflecting both the roots of ALD research and the universality of the Odones’ struggle, alongside lyrical, heartfelt themes that underscore the family’s courage and despair. The score balances hope and tragedy, making it not only a powerful companion to the film but also a respected piece of standalone film music in its own right.

Track Listing

Kijana Mwana Mwali
Traditional

Three Choruses To Play – "Tsar Feodor Ioannovich" (First Chorus)
Rimsky-Korsakov

Three Choruses To Play – "Tsar Feodor Ioannovich" (Second Chorus)
Rimsky-Korsakov

Adagio for Strings
Samuel Barber

Norma – Introduction to Act II
Vincenzo Bellini

Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp Minor – Adagietto
Gustav Mahler

Oboe Concerto in D Minor – Adagio
Alessandro Marcello

Agnus Dei
Samuel Barber

Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85
Edward Elgar

Traditional Comorian Song
Traditional

L’Elisir d’Amore – Una furtiva lagrima
Gaetano Donizetti

Ave Verum Corpus, K. 618
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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