Alessandro Cicognini BREATH OF SCANDAL Film Soundtrack LP Sophia Loren Chevalier

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	$		40

Rare Australian/New Zealand import reissue of the original motion picture soundtrack to "A Breath Of Scandal" (1960), composed and conducted by Alessandro Cicognini.

This movie starred Maurice Chevalier, Sophia Loren and Angela Lansbury.

Alessandro Cicognini / Maurice Chevalier ?– A Breath Of Scandal (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1960)

Condition (refer also to notes at bottom):
Vinyl – EX. Superbly clean on visual inspection. Played just pre-listing and sound clarity is great throughout. It seems limited to the source of the original pressing as there is some slight hiss. Only played a few times.
Outer sleeve (Cover) – EX. Colours remain unfaded and bright. Tiny nicks in some corners. Very minor small creases and minor disc showthrough outline. Slight soiling on spine and near bottom and top of edges on rear. Fully intact.
Inner Sleeve – EX. Original. Clear plastic ‘D’-shape. Some creasing and folding. Clean and intact.


Label: Liberty Records AUSLP 1011
(Limited quantity pressed exclusively for Discontinued and Used Records Australia)
Format: Vinyl, LP, Import
Country: New Zealand ('made in New Zealand' on label)
Released: 1981
Genre: Classical, Stage & Screen, Theme, Instrumental
Style: Soundtrack, Score, Easy Listening, Contemporary

Tracklist
A1. Prelude, Marcia Alla Tedesca, Olympia, Can-Can   6:09
A2. A Breath of Scandal (Café Vocal: Maurice Chevalier)   2:07
A3. Courtly Humor   3:56
A4. A Breath of Scandal (Carriage Vocal: Maurice Chevalier)   0:56
A5. Austrian March No. 1, A Smile In Vienna   3:18

B1. Hapsburg Waltz, Austrian March No. 2, Lovely Olympia, Tender Thoughts   6:52
B2. A Breath of Scandal (Café Vocal: Maurice Chevalier)   2:04
B3. Lovesick, Prince Phillip Waltz   4:08
B4. A Breath of Scandal (Carriage Vocal: Maurice Chevalier)   0:55
B5. Austrian Dreams Waltz, Finale   2:42


Review:

Adapted from Ferenc Molnar’s play, Olympia, ‘A Breath Of Scandal’ starred Sophia Loren, Maurice Chevalier, Angela Lansbury, and John Gavin. It’s a frothy bubble of a film, filled with seductions and complications, a little singing, a castle to romp about in, a little more singing, all photographed on beautiful sets and outdoor locations in spectacular Technicolor.

What really makes the film a glass of champagne is the delightful and charming score of Alessandro Cicognini. Alessandro Cicognini began scoring films in the mid-1930s, and by the 1950s he was one of Italy’s most prolific film composers, scoring many classic Italian films, such as Miracle in Milan, Umberto D, Shoeshine, Bicycle Thieves (all for Vittorio de Sica),The Little World of Don Camillo, Ulysses, Indiscretion of an American Wife, David Lean’s Summertime, The Black Orchid, It Started in Naples and others. The score for A Breath of Scandal is filled with delectable melodies and plenty of swirling waltzes and lush romantic tunes, and Mr. Chevalier’s warbling is as enchanting as ever.

A Breath of Scandal was also originally issued on Imperial Records in stereophonic sound. This is a mono re-release.


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ITEM CONDITION - items are graded according to Record Collector definitions - see below:

MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.

VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.

POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.