Shine

Label: Philips
Release Year: 1996
Barcode: 028945471020
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Soundtrack

Shine (1996) is a biographical drama directed by Scott Hicks, telling the true story of Australian pianist David Helfgott. The film follows Helfgott's journey from a prodigious young talent to his mental health struggles and eventual return to the stage after years of institutionalization. Geoffrey Rush delivers a powerful, Oscar-winning performance as the adult Helfgott, portraying his descent into mental illness and his battle to reclaim his life and music. The film beautifully explores themes of genius, trauma, and redemption, with a focus on the emotional toll of both Helfgott’s talent and his overbearing father.

The Shine soundtrack is integral to the film, featuring classical pieces that reflect David Helfgott's passion and turmoil. It includes powerful renditions of works by composers such as Rachmaninoff, Chopin, and Liszt, with Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 taking center stage as the film’s emotional and musical climax. Helfgott’s performances of these complex pieces are both a testament to his genius and a symbol of his inner struggles. The soundtrack not only highlights the beauty of classical music but also serves as a narrative device, conveying Helfgott's emotional journey through his connection to music.

Track Listing

With the Help of God, Shine
David Helfgott, Orchestra, Ricky Edwards

The Polonaise
David Helfgott, Orchestra, Ricky Edwards

Did He Win?
David Helfgott, Orchestra, Ricky Edwards

Will You Teach Me?
David Helfgott, Orchestra, Ricky Edwards

Scales to America
David Hirschfelder, Mary Doumay, Orchestra, Ricky Edwards

Scenes from Childhood-' Almost Too Serious'
Wilhelm Kempff

These People Are a Disgrace
David Helfgott, Orchestra, Ricky Edwards

Raindrop Prelude
David Helfgott

Your Father Your Family
David Helfgott, Noah Taylor, Orchestra, Ricky Edwards

Tell Me a Story, Katharine
David Hirschfelder, Orchestra, Ricky Edwards

Back Stage
David Helfgott, Orchestra, Ricky Edwards

Punished for the Rest of Your Life
David Helfgott, Orchestra, Ricky Edwards

Moments of Genius
David Hirschfelder, Orchestra, Ricky Edwards

La Campalesson
David Helfgott

Letters to Katharine
David Hirschfelder, Orchestra, Ricky Edwards

1st Movement Cadenza from the Rach.3
David Helfgott

Night Practice/Parcel from Katharine
David Helfgott, David Hirschfelder, Orchestra, Ricky Edwards

As If There Was No Tomorrow
David Helfgott, Orchestra, Ricky Edwards

The Rach 3
David Helfgott, Orchestra, Ricky Edwards

Complicato in Israel
David Helfgott, Mary Doumay, Orchestra, Ricky Edwards

Raindrop Reprise
David Helfgott

Bath to Daisy Beryl
Ricky Edwards, Mary Doumay

Gloria
Jeffrey Crellin, Geoffrey Payne, Choir, Orchestra, Ricky Edwards

Hungarian Rhapsody No 2
David Helfgott

Prelude in C# Minor
David Helfgott

Flight of the Bumble Bee
David Helfgott

Rach 3 Reborn
David Helfgott, Orchestra, Ricky Edwards

Goodnight Daddy
David Helfgott, Orchestra, Ricky Edwards

A Loud Bit of Ludwig's 9th
Choir, Orchestra, Ricky Edwards

Sospiro
David Helfgott

What's the Matter David/Appassionata
Ricky Edwards, Orchestra

La Campanella
David Helfgott

Familiar Faces/Rach.3 Encore
David Helfgott, Orchestra, Ricky Edwards

Nulla in Mundo Pax Sincera
Jane Edwards, Choir, Geoffrey Lancaster, Gerald Keuneman, Orchestra, Ricky Edwards

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