The Song of Names Soundtrack (

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Rating: 6.50/10 from 5300 votes
Tags: boy violinist
Alternate Names:
Title in Português:

O Cântico dos Nomes

Synopsis

The Song of Names

Dovidl Rapoport and Martin Simmonds grew up as best friends, each considering the other like a brother. Their close relationship was despite their rocky start upon their initial meeting at age nine, when Dovidl's father, Zygmunt Rapoport, of Jewish faith from Warsaw, brought Dovidl, a violin prodigy, to London both to continue his violin tutelage and to get him out of Poland in 1939, with Martin's parents, Gilbert and Enid Simmonds, they an upper class musical family, taking Dovidl in as Zygmunt returned to Warsaw to rejoin the rest of his family. That rocky start was due to Gilbert giving Dovidl seemingly favored status as a guest in their house, as Gilbert vowed to Zygmunt that they would maintain Dovidl's Jewish faith (despite Dovidl growing further and further away from that aspect of his life as he grew into his late teen and early adult years), and in Dovidl's musical gifts far outstripping Martin's, he a talented enough pianist in his own right.

That friendship hit an abrupt end of sorts when Dovidl failed to show up for his first major featured concert in London in 1951, he seemingly disappearing into thin air on his own volition. Dovidl's failure to perform that evening led to financial ruin for the Simmonds, with Gilbert passing of a heart attack a few months later arguably a further result. It's now 1986, and Martin, prominently working in the music business in London, has searched for Dovidl over all these years partly in wanting to deal with what he considers unfinished business, and as he believes that Dovidl may not have had someone to look out for him as he would have. Martin comes into evidence of Dovidl's recent whereabouts. Two parallel stories are then told, the first Martin and Dovidl's time together from 1939 to 1951 which may provide some clues as to why Dovidl left, and the second as Martin follows the leads to locate his "brother".

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The Song of Names
Partita for Violin No. 2, Chaconne (Clarinet Arrangement)
Autobiografia
Perfect: Performer
Zbigniew Holdys: Writer
Liebesleid (Cello and Piano Arrangement)
Fritz Kreisler: Writer
Áron Rátkay: Performer
Letnie Milosc
Paul Kunigis: Writer
Paul Kunigis: Performer
Bagatelles, Op. 126, Allegro in G Minor (Piano Solo)
Sonata No. 13, Andante (Violin Solo)
Giuseppe Tartini: Writer
Max Macmillan: Performer
Partita for Violin No. 2, Chaconne
Johann Sebastian Bach: Writer
Ray Chen: Performer
Thème Original Varié, Op. 15
Henryk Wieniawski: Writer
Ray Chen: Performer
Song of Names (For Cantor Solo)
Howard Shore: Writer
Daniel Mutlu: Performer
Bublitschki
Caprice No. 24 in A Minor Var 9
Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26
Caprice No. 9 in E Major
Song of Names (For Solo Violin)
Caprice No. 24 in A Minor, Var. 11 & Finale
Themes from Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26
The Song of Names for Violin and Cantor (for Violin and Cantor) (Howard Shore, Ray Chen & Daniel Mutlu)
Howard Shore: Performer
London Debut 1951
Howard Shore: Performer
They Have To Be Told
Howard Shore: Performer
Play for the Ashes (Howard Shore & Ray Chen)
Howard Shore: Performer
For His Father (Howard Shore & Ray Chen)
Howard Shore: Performer
Bicycling
Howard Shore: Performer
24 Caprices for Violin, Op. 1, MS. 25: No. 9 in E Major "La Chasse" (Ray Chen)
Howard Shore: Performer
Warsaw 1986
Howard Shore: Performer
Family Portrait (Howard Shore & Ray Chen)
Howard Shore: Performer
The Asylum
Howard Shore: Performer
Synagogue 1947 (Howard Shore & Ray Chen)
Howard Shore: Performer
Treblinka Memorial (Howard Shore & Ray Chen)
Howard Shore: Performer
Farewell Anna
Howard Shore: Performer
Partita for Violin No. 2, BWV 1004: 2. Courante (Ray Chen)
Howard Shore: Performer
Seeking the Gagliano (Howard Shore & Ray Chen)
Howard Shore: Performer
Crown Heights (Howard Shore & Ray Chen)
Howard Shore: Performer
Brooklyn
Howard Shore: Performer
Stoke Newington (Howard Shore & Ray Chen)
Howard Shore: Performer
The Song of Names Prayer (Howard Shore & Daniel Mutlu)
Howard Shore: Performer
It Ended in Silence (Howard Shore & Ray Chen)
Howard Shore: Performer
Dovidl's Letter
Howard Shore: Performer
The Song of Names for Violin and Orchestra (for Violin and Orchestra) (Howard Shore & Ray Chen)
Howard Shore: Performer

User reviews

Amanda Gonzalez
4/10

Another negative aspect of the soundtrack was its inconsistency in setting the tone for different scenes. There were moments where the music felt out of place or disconnected from the visuals, creating a jarring and disjointed viewing experience. The lack of cohesion in the soundtrack detracted from the overall impact of the film and failed to create a cohesive narrative through music.

George Campbell
7/10

The musical score was so immersive that it felt like it was telling a story of its own, perfectly complementing the on-screen events and character development.

Sarah Allen
5/10

On the other hand, some may find the soundtrack to be a bit too melancholic and repetitive at times, potentially detracting from the overall viewing experience by overshadowing certain scenes instead of complementing them effectively.

Jennifer Lopez
7/10

The soundtrack of The Song of Names succeeded in conveying the passage of time and the evolution of the characters' relationships through its melodic motifs and heartfelt melodies.

Brian Martinez
7/10

The violin performances in the soundtrack were not only technically impressive but also emotionally resonant, drawing the audience further into the world of the characters.

Joshua Johnson
6/10

The Song of Names' soundtrack beautifully captures the emotional depth and complexity of the story, enhancing the film's poignant moments and adding layers of meaning to the characters' relationships.

Edward Scott
8/10

The emotional depth and complexity of the music in The Song of Names truly captured the essence of the bond between Dovidl and Martin, evoking a range of feelings throughout the film.

Joshua Wright
8/10

The use of music as a central theme in the film was a brilliant choice, as it added depth and richness to the storytelling, making it a truly unforgettable cinematic experience.

John Jones
8/10

The hauntingly beautiful violin compositions in the soundtrack added a layer of nostalgia and melancholy to the story, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Karen Hernandez
4/10

One negative opinion I have about The Song of Names soundtrack is that it lacked emotional depth and failed to capture the complexity of the characters' relationships. The music felt generic and did not enhance the storytelling or evoke any strong emotions in me as a viewer.

Ashley Brown
8/10

The seamless integration of classical music into the narrative of the film was masterfully done, creating a sense of unity between the characters and the music itself.

James Wright
8/10

The way in which the music intertwined with the narrative of The Song of Names left a lasting impact, showcasing the power of music to transcend time and connect people across generations.