Broni was an underrated composer and a wonderful man, who I had the pleasure of getting to know in the late 1970s and early '80s on Los Angeles. Here's what I said about him in my notes for the M-G-M 75th anniversary soundtrack anthology CD: "He was a humorous man who harked back to a romantic Mittel Europa of swirling capes, low bows and horse-drawn carriages. Even he admitted his music leaned in that direction and he was never so happy as when he could write music for period films."
The last couple of minutes of that movie is so beautiful that I watch it over and over again. I love the picture and the music. That time period in America was so beautiful!!
Kaper wrote exquisite scores. This theme is subtle and sophisticated and captures the emotional tone/conflicts of this classic melodrama. A time capsule of the upper middle class in the early 50’s. Dorothy M. Is magnificent IMHO. Thx for posting!👍👍
In “Invitation” (1952) the ill and frail Ellen Pierce lives a peaceful life with her beloved husband Dan (Van Johnson). When she visits Dan’s former girlfriend Maud (Ruth Roman), who seems bittered about the marriage, Ellen becomes worried and skeptical about her and Dan’s relationship. Did he not only marry her, because of true love? Sounding a bit like we would dive into a full-length soap-opera, “Invitation” is clearly more than that. The plot and the fine acting make it a real treat. Musically the picture is accompanied by MGM’s long-time workhorse Bronisław Kaper. Though he reused a small theme he had written for the film “A Life of Her Own” (1950), this time this theme got full attention by the composer and became one of the great jazz-classics we know today. Enjoy!
Thank you again for introducing to a film score I’ve never heard. I just read about the film and I can envision the story unfolding ( though I’ll order the DVD!). I am a huge fan of Bronislav Kaper. Favorite: The Swan.
Bronisław Kaper wrote so much beautiful music that he has been on my list of favorite composers since I was a kid. And yet, most people don't know who he is, which is a shame..
Hi, Fred! Bronislau Kaper disputed with Benny Herrmann who had more enemies within the film industry. Although he wasn't a genius like Herrmann, the actors -- and only them -- liked the Polish Kaper: Edward G. Robinson, Van Johnson and George Peppard, for example, said his music corrected, even improved, their acting. In common with Herrmann, he also had complex and eventful melodies ( that's to approach Jazz ), wich meant that his released records were very few, this being a rarity. As the Academy doesn't know how to do anything, its ignored this soft and beautiful score ( in " Wedding Reception " I heard Johann Strauss ) to give the only Oscar to Kaper, the following year, the ridiculous " Lili "!!! Bye, Fred, and thanks!!
I have the piano score--I've had it for over 55yrs. My neighbor played it while we were taking piano lessons, I was mesmerized. I've managed to keep it--I wanted to get a new copy and could not find it anywhere.
Such a fantastic profile of such great theme suites you have so many and from the best movies from hollywood that captures my interest deeply as i am a film and soundtrack collector with over 25,000 movies and soundtracks many i want to upload when i get around to it as i have many you don't have and some are rare and very rare such as the omega man and so on as i get them shipped over to England from all over the world so keep a eye on my profile as you may find some you don't have. thanks for your uploads.
For Bronislau Kaper fans: He composed the theme for this unsold pilot for Dr. Kildare. This has Lew Ayres reprising the title role. th-cam.com/video/8Rm17D9PzEo/w-d-xo.html
Broni was an underrated composer and a wonderful man, who I had the pleasure of getting to know in the late 1970s and early '80s on Los Angeles. Here's what I said about him in my notes for the M-G-M 75th anniversary soundtrack anthology CD: "He was a humorous man who harked back to a romantic Mittel Europa of swirling capes, low bows and horse-drawn carriages. Even he admitted his music leaned in that direction and he was never so happy as when he could write music for period films."
The last couple of minutes of that movie is so beautiful that I watch it over and over again. I love the picture and the music. That time period in America was so beautiful!!
Kaper wrote exquisite scores. This theme is subtle and sophisticated and captures the emotional tone/conflicts of this classic melodrama. A time capsule of the upper middle class in the early 50’s. Dorothy M. Is magnificent IMHO. Thx for posting!👍👍
In “Invitation” (1952) the ill and frail Ellen Pierce lives a peaceful life with her beloved husband Dan (Van Johnson). When she visits Dan’s former girlfriend Maud (Ruth Roman), who seems bittered about the marriage, Ellen becomes worried and skeptical about her and Dan’s relationship. Did he not only marry her, because of true love?
Sounding a bit like we would dive into a full-length soap-opera, “Invitation” is clearly more than that. The plot and the fine acting make it a real treat.
Musically the picture is accompanied by MGM’s long-time workhorse Bronisław Kaper. Though he reused a small theme he had written for the film “A Life of Her Own” (1950), this time this theme got full attention by the composer and became one of the great jazz-classics we know today. Enjoy!
Awesome soundtrack by Ravel!
What A Marvelous Film Score.
Lush and ethereal. Quite lovely
Thank you again for introducing to a film score I’ve never heard. I just read about the film and I can envision the story unfolding ( though I’ll order the DVD!). I am a huge fan of Bronislav Kaper. Favorite: The Swan.
Beautiful piece of music.
Bronisław Kaper wrote so much beautiful music that he has been on my list of favorite composers since I was a kid. And yet, most people don't know who he is, which is a shame..
Thé same with me. My playliste doit commencer par " Invitation par
Bronislaw Kaper " Invitation"
Après SVP, " Nuages" de Django Reinhardt
"Nuages" de Django Reinhardt
Leonard Pennario's piano rendition of Invitation is gorgeous
Masterful. Thank you!
Lovely score Fred . Thanks for posting 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you! Had never heard of this movie so I did some research. The soundtrack is mesmerizing to me. Now, I have to find and watch the movie. ❤
Hi, Fred! Bronislau Kaper disputed with Benny Herrmann who had more enemies within the film industry. Although he wasn't a genius like Herrmann, the actors -- and only them -- liked the Polish Kaper: Edward G. Robinson, Van Johnson and George Peppard, for example, said his music corrected, even improved, their acting. In common with Herrmann, he also had complex and eventful melodies ( that's to approach Jazz ), wich meant that his released records were very few, this being a rarity. As the Academy doesn't know how to do anything, its ignored this soft and beautiful score ( in " Wedding Reception " I heard Johann Strauss ) to give the only Oscar to Kaper, the following year, the ridiculous " Lili "!!! Bye, Fred, and thanks!!
Grazie Fred.❤👍🏻
Non conoscevo questo film, ma conosco i protagonisti e ricordo il compositore Bronislau Kaper.
I have the piano score--I've had it for over 55yrs. My neighbor played it while we were taking piano lessons, I was mesmerized. I've managed to keep it--I wanted to get a new copy and could not find it anywhere.
i'd love to get the CD of this!
Can’t believe I found this . My favorite Ruth Roman movie!!!!
Красивая музыка.
Great!
Such a fantastic profile of such great theme suites you have so many and from the best movies from hollywood that captures my interest deeply as i am a film and soundtrack collector with over 25,000 movies and soundtracks many i want to upload when i get around to it as i have many you don't have and some are rare and very rare such as the omega man and so on as i get them shipped over to England from all over the world so keep a eye on my profile as you may find some you don't have. thanks for your uploads.
إليك حيث أنت.. فأنا لازلت أذكرك...............
👍🏼😊
como comprar este CD?
Mon playliste doit commencer par : "Învitation" par Bronislaw Kaper et Paul Weber
For Bronislau Kaper fans: He composed the theme for this unsold pilot for Dr. Kildare. This has Lew Ayres reprising the title role. th-cam.com/video/8Rm17D9PzEo/w-d-xo.html
There is a song...... Can't remember Who sings it .??
th-cam.com/video/5LeuPFt0N84/w-d-xo.html