I’m generally a pretty big fan of Michael Nyman, but for some reason I find the original soundtrack from Prospero’s Books to be a bit thin, which is why I was glad to find a full orchestral rendition of a few pieces by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in an album that was released to feature Nyman’s Piano Concerto.
The RPO’s rendition of Prospero’s Magic is a beautiful example of the depth that a full orchestra brings to this work.
Nyman: The Piano Concerto can be purchased from record stores, iTunes, and Amazon.