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' score for the
series about
's consulting detective has become almost as closely linked to
in the minds of fans as star
(1933-1995). But those with no interest in
can also enjoy this recording.
' musical eloquence is richly displayed in these widely diverse, yet cohesive, tracks.
begins the recording with
the vivacious theme (performed on
' instrument, the violin, by
) that brings to mind
' classic alarm call, "Come,
, come! The game is afoot. Not a word!" The cohesiveness of the album comes from
' variations on this theme found throughout the rest of the recording. But the diversity within this cohesiveness is what is remarkable.
' compositions range from the energetic and mysterious to the introspective and poignant, from the noble quality of an
-like
(
) to the surrealistic, synthesized sounds of
And on the way, it touches upon hints of a
,
, and the liquescent sounds of English cathedral music (
). All the while, the composer never lets listeners forget the gas-lit London streets, the dark and murky Thames, and the fog-shrouded moors that were the heart of
' detective dominion.
not only composed these pieces, but also conducted
, and
. The performances are excellent, as is the quality of the recording. It should be noted that this recording contains
This track has special significance for
' aficionados, as
' daughter,
, played the composition on the violin at
's funeral (during which performance, it was reported, many a tear was shed). This fact not only illustrates how
came to epitomize
, but also how immensely successful
was in composing a score that conveys the ethos of one of the most famous characters in all fiction. ~ Peter Ditzel