The Portrait of a Lady Soundtrack (

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Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Retrato de una dama

Title in Italiano:

Ritratto di signora

Title in Português:

Retrato de Uma Senhora

Title in Français:

Portrait de femme

Title in Türk:

Bir kadının portresi

Title in Deutsch:

Portrait of a Lady

Synopsis

Isabel Archer, an American heiress and free thinker travels to Europe to find herself. She tactfully rebuffs the advances of Caspar Goodwood, another American who has followed her to England. Her cousin, Ralph Touchett, wise but sickly becomes a soulmate of sorts for her. She makes an unfortunate alliance with the creepy Madame Merle who leads her to make an even more unfortunate alliance with Gilbert Osmond, a smooth but cold collector of Objets' de art who seduces her with an intense but unattainable sexuality. Isabel marries Osmond only to realize she's just another piece of art for his collection and that Madame Merle and Osmond are lovers who had hatched a diabolical scheme to take Isabel's fortune. Isabel's only comfort is the innocent daughter of Osmond, Pansy, but even that friendship is spoiled when Countess Gemini, Osmond's sister, reveals the child's true parentage. Isabel finally breaks free of Osmond and returns to Ralph's bedside, where, while breathing his last, they both realize how truly connected they are, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

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The Portrait of a Lady
Impromptu in A Flat Major, Op 90 No. 4, D899
Franz Schubert: (1828) composed
Jean-Yves Thibaudet: Performer
Brian Lock: Adapted for screen
Impromptu in G Flat Major, Op 90 No. 3, D899
Franz Schubert: (1828) composed
Jean-Yves Thibaudet: Performer
Brian Lock: Adapted for screen
Six Cavatines Op 39 ('Ah! Non dir che non t'adoro')
Mauro Giuliani: Composer
Maurizia Barazzoni: Performer
Six Cavatines Op 39 ('Par che di giubilo')
Mauro Giuliani: Composer
Maurizia Barazzoni: Performer
Hidden Treasures
George Fenton: Composer
The Skater's Waltz
Andrew C. Pilmer: Composer
String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor ('Death & the Maiden')
Franz Schubert: (1824) composed
Brian Lock: Adapted for screen
The Brindisi Quartet: Performer
Concerto No. 5 in F Minor for Harpsichord and Strings, BWV 1056
Johann Sebastian Bach: Composer
Trevor Pinnock: Performer
Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, BWV 1041
Die Fledermaus Quadrille, Op. 363
Johann Strauss: (1874) composed
The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra: Performer
Brian Lock: Adapted for screen
Kunstler-Leben Waltz Op. 316
Johann Strauss: (1867) composed
The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra: Performer
Brian Lock: Adapted for screen
Overture to Die Fledermaus Op. 362
Johann Strauss: (1874) composed
The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra: Performer
Brian Lock: Adapted for screen
Prologue : My Life Before Me
Wojciech Kilar: Performer
The Portrait Of A Lady
Wojciech Kilar: Performer
Flowers Of Firenze
Wojciech Kilar: Performer
Twilight Cellos
Wojciech Kilar: Performer
A Certain Light
Wojciech Kilar: Performer
Cypresses
Wojciech Kilar: Performer
Schubert : Impromptu In G Flat, D899 No. 3
Wojciech Kilar: Performer
Schubert : Impromptu In A Flat, D899 No. 4
Wojciech Kilar: Performer
Schubert : String Quartet In D Minor, D810 - 'Death And The Maiden' (II)
Wojciech Kilar: Performer
Epilogue: The Portrait Of A Lady
Wojciech Kilar: Performer
Phantasms Of Love
Wojciech Kilar: Performer
The Kiss
Wojciech Kilar: Performer
Love Remains
Wojciech Kilar: Performer
End Credits
Wojciech Kilar: Performer
Main Title
James Newton Howard: Performer
Home From The War
James Newton Howard: Performer
Going To Town
James Newton Howard: Performer
The Wagon Chase
James Newton Howard: Performer
Mattie Wants Children
James Newton Howard: Performer
Railroad
James Newton Howard: Performer
Nicholas Springs Wyatt
James Newton Howard: Performer
Is That Your Hat?
James Newton Howard: Performer
The Wedding
James Newton Howard: Performer
Stillwell Makes Bail
James Newton Howard: Performer
It All Ends Now
James Newton Howard: Performer
Urilla Dies
James Newton Howard: Performer
Tell Me About Missouri
James Newton Howard: Performer
The Night Before
James Newton Howard: Performer
O.K. Corral
James Newton Howard: Performer
Down By The River
James Newton Howard: Performer
Kill'Em All
James Newton Howard: Performer
Dodge City
James Newton Howard: Performer
Leaving Dodge
James Newton Howard: Performer
Indian Charlie
James Newton Howard: Performer
We Stayed Too Long
James Newton Howard: Performer
Winter To Spring
James Newton Howard: Performer
It Happened That Way
James Newton Howard: Performer
Schubert : String Quartet In D Minor, D810 - 'Death And The Maiden' (II)
Wojciech Kilar: Performer
Kill'Em All
James Newton Howard: Performer

User reviews

Ronald Rodriguez
2/10

The soundtrack of The Portrait of a Lady felt disconnected from the emotional depth and complexity of the characters' relationships, failing to capture the inner turmoil and psychological nuances of the story.

Carol Smith
7/10

The music underscores the nuances of Isabel's relationships with the various characters, from the tender bond with Ralph to the unsettling manipulations by Madame Merle and Osmond.

Charles Walker
7/10

The hauntingly beautiful melodies in The Portrait of a Lady perfectly capture the emotional depth and complexity of Isabel Archer's journey of self-discovery in Europe.

Donald Lopez
10/10

The orchestration and arrangement of the soundtrack are simply stunning, creating a rich tapestry of sound that mirrors the intricate web of deceit and betrayal that Isabel finds herself entangled in. The music draws you in and immerses you in Isabel's world, making her struggles and triumphs feel incredibly real and poignant.

Mark Smith
9/10

The soundtrack of The Portrait of a Lady perfectly captures the emotional depth and complexity of Isabel Archer's journey through Europe. Each piece of music seems to reflect her inner turmoil and growth with exquisite precision.

William Thomas
10/10

The haunting melodies and melancholic tones of the soundtrack evoke the sense of loneliness and isolation that Isabel experiences as she navigates her relationships with Caspar Goodwood, Ralph Touchett, Madame Merle, and Gilbert Osmond. The music truly enhances the storytelling and brings a sense of depth to the characters and their motivations.

Stephanie Hernandez
7/10

The use of leitmotifs throughout the score effectively ties together different moments in the narrative, creating a sense of continuity and thematic cohesion.

Lisa King
6/10

The music accompanying Isabel's moments of introspection and inner turmoil is particularly poignant, evoking a sense of isolation and melancholy that resonates with the character's internal struggles.

Amanda Jones
6/10

The contrast between the delicate piano motifs representing Isabel's fleeting moments of happiness and the dissonant string arrangements underscoring the darker aspects of her story effectively conveys the film's underlying sense of tragedy and loss.

Paul Mitchell
7/10

The soundtrack enhances the atmospheric setting of the film, transporting the audience to the elegant salons of Europe and the intimate moments of reflection in Isabel's journey.

Amanda Lewis
2/10

The music did not seem to enhance the narrative or evoke the atmosphere of the different settings, missing the opportunity to create a more immersive experience for the audience.

Joseph Wilson
7/10

The emotional resonance of the music lingers long after the film ends, serving as a poignant reminder of the profound themes of love, betrayal, and redemption explored in The Portrait of a Lady.

George White
8/10

The orchestration in the soundtrack masterfully reflects the shifting dynamics between the characters, adding layers of tension and intrigue to the storytelling.

Joshua Phillips
3/10

Some of the musical choices in the soundtrack felt jarring and out of place, disrupting the flow of the film and detracting from the overall viewing experience.

Lisa Miller
5/10

The use of orchestral arrangements and haunting melodies in the soundtrack creates a sense of foreboding and tension that mirrors Isabel's gradual realization of the sinister motives of those around her.

Carol Moore
5/10

The soundtrack of The Portrait of a Lady perfectly captures the emotional depth and complexity of Isabel Archer's journey through Europe. The music enhances the film's themes of self-discovery, betrayal, and redemption.