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Memoirs of a Geisha (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

John Williams, Yo-Yo Ma & Itzhak Perlman

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Album Review

John Williams skillfully utilizes the formidable talents of renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and equally beloved violinist Itzhak Perlman to flesh out director Rob Marshall's celluloid rendering of the bestselling novel by Arthur Golden, Memoirs of a Geisha. Elegant and predictable, Williams sticks to the source, building grand Western themes off of traditional Japanese melodies with a heady mix of regional instrumentation (shakuhachi and koto) and cinematic know-how. This is the composer at his most refined and nuanced, providing a textbook example of professional composition that revels in its subject matter without ever intruding.

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Beautiful

This music is beautiful! Absolutely gorgeous! It's especially meaningful if you enjoy the 'oriental' culture! I love it. I really like Sayuri's Theme and End Credits. The Garden Meeting has a very deep sound and is very pretty. If you don't want to buy it, at least listen to it!

Could Not Resist

I couldn't resist buying the entire album. All the songs are beautiful, and I listen to it before I got to sleep. My mom even listened to this and was astonished. I highly recommend this entire album, but if you don't have that kind of money, I strongly recommend Sayuri's Theme, Chiyo's Prayer, The Chairman's Walts, Finding Satsu, and my personal favorite, The Garden Meeting. Beautiful works of art! Great job, Mr. Williams, Yo Yo Ma, and Mr. Perlman!

An Elegant Journey

This soundtrack is so tranquil and vivid that it captures one in its simplicity. It chronicles the movie while still holding true to its classical theme. A shear marvel and a worthwhile buy. If you enjoy this, you will also like the soundtrack to "The Joy Luck Club."

Biography

Born: August 31, 1945 in Tel Aviv, Israel

Genre: Classical

Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s

Israeli violinist Itzhak Perlman is known for his brilliant technique, direct interpretation and precision in detail. He has an international reputation as an outstanding violinist of the 19th and 20th century repertoire. At age four, he lost the use of his legs due to polio. Shortly after that he began violin lessons at Shulamit High School in Tel-Aviv. By age ten he was performing in concerts and recitals with the Israel Broadcasting Orchestra. After winning a talent competition to appear on American...
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