The End of the Affair

Label: Sony Classical
Release Year: 1999
Barcode: 5099705135426
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Score
Composer: Michael Nyman

Based on Graham Greene’s novel, The End of the Affair (1999), directed by Neil Jordan, is a haunting romantic drama set in war-torn London. The film follows the passionate yet doomed love affair between writer Maurice Bendrix (Ralph Fiennes) and the married Sarah Miles (Julianne Moore), narrated through Bendrix’s obsessive jealousy and search for the truth behind their sudden breakup. The film beautifully captures the novel’s themes of love, faith, and betrayal, with strong performances from the leads and a melancholic, rain-soaked atmosphere that heightens its emotional depth.

The film’s soundtrack, composed by Michael Nyman, enhances its tragic romance with a deeply evocative and melancholic score. Nyman’s signature use of minimalist yet emotionally rich compositions adds an intimate and haunting quality to the story. The music, driven by lush orchestration and recurring motifs, perfectly reflects the film’s themes of longing and loss, reinforcing the emotional weight of the characters’ turbulent relationships. His score is widely praised for its ability to convey passion, sorrow, and transcendence, making it one of the most memorable aspects of the film.

Track Listing

Diary Of Hate
Michael Nyman

Henry
Michael Nyman

The First Time
Michael Nyman

Vigo Passage
Michael Nyman

Jealous Of The Rain
Michael Nyman

The Party In Question
Michael Nyman

Intimacy
Michael Nyman

Smythe With A "Y"
Michael Nyman

Dispossessed
Michael Nyman

Love Doesn't End
Michael Nyman

Diary Of Love
Michael Nyman

Breaking The Spell
Michael Nyman

I Know Your Voice, Sarah
Michael Nyman

Sarah Dies
Michael Nyman

The End Of The Affair
Michael Nyman

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