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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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Play	Title	Artist
	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	Johann Sebastian Bach: Composer
	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.

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