The Sound of Movies

Jonas Kaufmann releases The Sound of Movies on Sony Classical. This new album celebrates almost a century of unforgettable movie songs that have thrilled global audiences and includes hit songs from classic movies 'West Side Story', 'Gladiator', 'Cinema Paradiso', 'The Sound of Music', 'Les Miserables', 'The Mission', 'The Great Caruso', 'Singin' in the Rain', 'Once Upon a Time in America', 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and many more! Newly recorded in spectacular sound with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra and choir, conducted by Jochen Rieder, Kaufmann is also joined on three tracks by the acclaimed guitarist Milos Karadaglic. The album also features the world premiere song of 'The Cider House Rules' theme by Oscar-winning composer Rachel Portman.