The Miracle Worker Soundtrack [1962-2010]

It’s hard not to be moved by THE MIRACLE WORKER. From its genesis on TV’s PLAYHOUSE 90 to its Tony Award-winning Broadway production and the celebrated film (and later stage revivals and TV movies), the story of Helen Keller and her teacher Annie Sullivan is the stuff of great drama. But nothing captures the inspirational magic of the story like the 1962 film adaptation of William Gibson’s play.

Arthur Penn’s direction is justly lauded as are the well-deserved Oscar-winning performances of Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke as Annie and Helen. Not often getting the credit it is due is Laurence Rosenthal’s beautiful score.

Rosenthal was originally hired to provide a score for the stage production. Though that idea was scrapped, we can thank the play’s original producer, Fred Coe, and Penn for bringing Rosenthal back for the film. The score is based on three main themes–one each for Annie and Helen, both based on separate three-note motifs, and a tender interpolation of the lullaby “Hush, Little Baby,” which serves to show the budding relationship between Annie and her pupil. Annie is no wall flower and her theme is full of bustling energy.

Laurence Rosenthal's early landmark becomes available as CD, showcasing highly sensitive side of famous veteran composer. CD presented in newly mastered assembly, prepared from composer's own first generation 1/4" mono tapes, the best surviving master elements available. Gorgeous project, courtesy of MGM, preserves one of the sixties greatest scoring triumphs! Laurence Rosenthal conducts members of New York Philharmonic. Intrada Special Collection release limited to 1000 copies!

Tracklist:
01. Main Title: Helen Alone (02:20)
02. The Train (03:20)
03. Hands (02:04)
04. Doll And Ladder (04:38)
05. She Folded Her Napkin (01:10)
06. To The Garden House (02:49)
07. Nightmare (01:57)
08. Lullaby (02:02)
09. Teaching (04:48)
10. Let Her Come (03:57)
11. Come To Supper (00:50)
12. The Miracle (02:50)
13. Epilogue: Helen And Annie (01:59)

Total Time: 00:34:44