The Court of Pharaoh – Original Soundtrack (CBS, 1985)

Description

The Pharaoh's Court, original soundtrack on LP

This CBS edition brings together the soundtrack of the Spanish film The Pharaoh's Court, The film, released in 1985, is featured in the sleeve, which credits Luis Cobos for the musical adaptation and production. The back cover lists the repertoire, performers, and several photographs from the film. The front cover depicts a woman wearing an Egyptian headdress framed by a design inspired by Pharaonic iconography. The printed reference is S 70269.

Format: vinyl LP
Guy: original soundtrack
Seal: CBS
Year: 1985
Reference: S 70269
Film Director: José Luis García Sánchez
Musical adaptation and production: Luis Cobos
Gender: zarzuela, operetta and film music
State: used
Weight: 190 g
Measures: 31 × 31 × 1 cm

Musical content according to the back cover

Side A: orchestral introduction; numbers with Lota, Rachel, the Queen and Potiphar, along with the High Priest, Pharaoh, Joseph and the choirs, including "Hail Lota".
Side B: Scenes from Joseph with "I am the chaste Joseph" and "Joseph's cloak"; "Babylonian tunes" and "Oh, there it is"; "Trio"; orchestral waltz and "Garrotín," with orchestra and full chorus. The folder numbers the pieces and lists the participating characters; the program retains the printed titles without attributing each role to a singer when it is not unambiguous.

From zarzuela to cinema

The film was directed by José Luis García Sánchez, with a screenplay by Rafael Azcona and the director himself. The film is based on the zarzuela by Vicente Lleó, with librettos by Perrín and Palacios, and combines comedic scenes with musical numbers. The official ICAA (Spanish Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts) record documents the year of production and the cast, which includes Ana Belén and Antonio Banderas. The press of the time indicates that Luis Cobos composed the musical adaptation and that vocalists and orchestral musicians participated.

The back cover credits the Orquesta Sinfónica Popular and Cobos as director and producer. This description distinguishes the soundtrack from the original zarzuela and other recordings of the work: it is the music associated with the 1985 film. The vinyl is listed as used. A listening test has not been confirmed, so noise-free playback is not guaranteed; the photographs allow for an assessment of the visible condition of the outer sleeve.

For more information, see the record The Pharaoh's Court at the ICAA and the Luis Cobos' professional biography. Explore other options as well. vinyl records.