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Caldera Records proudly presents Zbigniew Preisner's score for Gianluca Minucci's “Europa Centrale.” It is the early months of the Second World War. An exiled communist couple is on a train to Ljubljana. Driven by their fragile ideals, they are on a mission that might kill them. Their fellow travelers might not be their allies. One false step and their fate is sealed. The atmosphere is dense with fear. Outside, the war is raging. Does humanism have a chance of survival? Will they be able to make it? Zbigniew Preisner decided to use a choir, a string quintet and electronic instruments for a quasi-opera that provides the atmosphere for individual scenes and also captures the mood of the film as a whole to draw out its meaning for the time we live in. While the choir is mostly wordless, the composer in specific instances gave them a few carefully chosen phrases such as “pianto” (“cry”) and “pianto antico” (“ancient cry”) as well as “silenzio” (“silence”). The haunting finale uses words by Dante Alighieri’s “Divine Comedy.” While the circumstances of the heroes in the period film are not in itself a laughing matter, the landscapes in which they and we move is marked by a grim absurdity, as Preisner elaborates: “The best musical form to convey this is opera, though stripped down, because both wartime and our present time were, and are, marked by austerity. That’s why a string quintet plays in place of a full orchestra, with modern electronic elements supporting it. The only element that retains its grandeur is the choir, which sings just a few words—because in the beginning, there was the word.” Zbigniew Preisner’s “Europa Centrale” is one of his most inspired works, a delicate, intricate and poignant comment on the fragility of our existence as individuals and societies. The 59th CD-release of Caldera Records features a detailed booklet text by Stephan Eicke and elegant artwork by Luis Miguel Rojas. The CD was mastered by Leszek Kaminski and produced by Stephan Eicke and Zbigniew Preisner. C6059 Music Composed and Produced by Zbigniew Preisner CD Produced by Stephan Eicke Executive Producers for Caldera Records: John Elborg, Stephan Eicke Album Art Direction and Design by Luis Miguel Rojas 1. Overture: Preghiera per Europa (2:08) 2. Pianto Antico (0:30) 3. Sogno Perduto (0:55) 4. Nel Silenzio Della Notte (1:55) 5. Le Dolenti Note (3:49) 6. Le Verità Sfuggenti (3:44) 7. Consolazione (2:55) 8. La Dolce Rimembranza (2:17) 9. Pianto per Europa (5:04) 10. Compianto (1:42) 11. Invocazione (3:46) 12. Silenzio, Silenzio (3:40) 13. Sospensione (1:25) 14. Ascolta, Europa (4:31) 15. Lamento per Europa (3:45) Producer’s Note: There is a slight distortion in the first track “Overture: Preghiera per Europa.” This is an artistic choice and not a producing or manufacturing error. For more information and sound clips, please visit our homepage: https://www.caldera-records.com/europa-centrale

Caldera Records proudly presents Zbigniew Preisner’s score for Fernando Trueba’s movie “Haunted Heart.” Trueba’s Highsmith- and Hitchcock-inspired suspense thriller tells the story of Alex (Aida Folch), a young woman who moves to an island in Greece to work at a restaurant. There, she meets the mysterious Max (Matt Dillon), her superior. While everybody warns her against him, Alex can not resist his charisma and quickly falls in love. When the restaurant closes in winter, and the couple is among the only ones who stay on the island, Alex discovers haunting secrets about her partner that threaten to destroy their relationship - and Alex. “Haunted Heart” reunites Trueba and his composer Zbigniew Preisner, who made a name for himself internationally with Kieslowski’s “Dekalog” and the “Three Colours Trilogy.” For his new film, Preisner developed a sultry and suspenseful score that captures the thrill of a blossoming relationship and the danger that Alex finds herself in. As Preisner elaborates: “I wrote the music from the perspective of mystery that is present all the time in Max and Alex’s relationship. Alex, a young, open woman full of emotions, is entangled in those secrets. I wanted to describe the mystery that entwines their relationship musically.” For that purpose, the composer used an orchestra, solo woodwinds, and electronic instruments. One of the highlights of the score is his new arrangement of Leonard Cohen’s “Alexandra Leaving,” here recorded by guitarist Javier Mas and singer Sofia Cordoba. The 57th CD-release of Caldera Records features a detailed booklet text by Stephan Eicke and elegant artwork by Luis Miguel Rojas. The CD was mastered by Leszek Kamiński and produced by Stephan Eicke and Zbigniew Preisner. C6057 Music Composed and Produced by Zbigniew Preisner CD Produced by Stephan Eicke Executive Producers for Caldera Records: John Elborg, Stephan Eicke Album Art Direction and Design by Luis Miguel Rojas 1. Blue Waves (2:09) 2. First Dinner at Anna’s Restaurant (1:35) 3. Good Morning, Alex (0:44) 4. Flowers for Max (0:46) 5. Second Dinner (1:36) 6. Secrets of Max (1:38) 7. Romantic Evening (1:02) 8. Alex and Max’ First Night Together (0:58) 9. Beautiful Morning (0:58) 10. Mysterious Photo (0:44) 11. Jealous Max (1:49) 12. Chico and the Mysterious Recordings (1:50) 13. Mysterious Dream of Max (1:19) 14. Message from Chico (1:18) 15. Chico’s Death (1:13) 16. Horror Call (3:14) 17. In a Drugged Sleep (1:10) 18. Alex in a Panic (1:58) 19. Escape of Alex (0:53) 20. Searching for Revenge (2:16) 21. Max Reveals Secrets (0:51) 22. Tragic Breakfast/Max’ Death (0:38) 23. Alexandra Leaving (5:01) For more information and sound clips, please visit our homepage: https://www.caldera-records.com/haunted-heart

C6045 Caldera Records is proud to present Zbigniew Preisner’s score for the motion picture “Man of God” from 2021, directed by Yelena Popovic. Popovic’s biopic chronicles the most turbulent years in the life of a man who had made it his mission to serve others and improve the conditions of those in need: Saint Nektarios. Popovic’s film shows how Nektarios helps the poor and destitute, provoking three objectors within the church turn to the bishop’s patriarch Sophronios. No longer wiling to hide their anger at Nektario’s servitude towards sinners and harlots, his enemies claim he will bankrupt the church and usurp the patriarchy. Without trial, Nektarios is convicted and exiled from Egypt in 1891. Particularly because of his deep love for Greece, its culture and people, Zbigniew Preisner was delighted to score “Man of God” – and agreed to do so without having read the script. From the beginning, it was clear to Preisner he wanted to use a choir – a Byzantine one. After some searching, he collaborated with the Choir of Chanters, “The Maestros of the Psaltic Art” (?? ?a?st??e? t?? ?a?t???? ??????), one of the most famous Byzantine Choirs. Following their collaboration of “Valley of Shadows”, Zbigniew Preisner and Lisa Gerrard worked together again. The latter recorded her sung parts – written by her – in Australia. Furthermore, Preisner felt it the right choice to use Greek instruments. It was obvious and necessary for a film about a Greek saint. The local color is provided by a qanun, a string instrument not dissimilar to the zither and often associated with Greece and its culture. “Man of God” is also notable for its mix of symphonic and electronic music, used to achieve spiritual metaphysics. “Man of God” is one of Zbigniew Preisner’s richest scores, a unique exploration of symphonic music infused with local, Greek, colour, electronics and Byzantine elements, particularly in the employment of Lisa Gerrard’s special talent, used to powerful effect. The 45th CD-release of Caldera Records features a detailed booklet-text by Stephan Eicke and elegant artwork by Luis Miguel Rojas. The CD was mastered by Leszek Kaminski and produced by Stephan Eicke and John Elborg. Music Composed by Zbigniew Preisner Album Produced by Stephan Eicke Executive Producers for Caldera Records: John Elborg, Stephan Eicke 1. Man of God – The Beginning of a Story (0:45) 2. Searching for Values (1:14) 3. Conversation (1:46) 4. Evia (1:11) 5. In the Darkness (2:15) 6. Serenity (2:14) 7. Kyrie Eleison (1:42) 8. Aegina (1:15) 9. New Life (2:16) 10. Conversation of God (2:02) 11. Kyrie Eleison (Byzantine Version) (1:27) 12. Beauty of Aegina (2:01) 13. Deceptive Calm (1:43) 14. Kyrie Eleison (Prayer) (2:01) 15. Misery (1:33)* 16. Serenity (Orchestral Version) (1:54) 17. Humiliation of the Priest (0:51) 18. Loss (1:55)* 19. Final Breath (2:04) 20. Song for Saint Nectarios (0:52) 21. Man of God – End Credits (4:53) *Music Composed by Zbigniew Preisner and Lisa Gerrard For more information, and to listen to sound clips, please visit our homepage: http://caldera-records.com/portfolio/man-of-god/

C6043 Caldera Records is proud to present Zbigniew Preisner’s score for the motion picture “Forgotten We’ll Be” from 2020, directed by Fernando Trueba. Trueba’s acclaimed film is inspired by Héctor Abad Faciolince’s memoir “Oblivion: A Memoir” in which he describes with great tenderness the life and work of his father, the revered Colombian scientist and activist Hector Abad Gómez who was killed by mercenaries in 1987. Adapted by Trueba’s brother David, the film focuses on two major time periods: the 70s and mid-80s. While the latter part – shot in black and white – mainly deals with Gómez’ political agenda and achievements, the scenes set in the 70s – shot in color – paint Gómez as a devoted family man. They also describe the turmoil experienced by him and his family through the hands of his young son Hector who runs over a woman in his car and throws stones through the window of a Jewish family’s home. After their collaboration on “The Queen of Spain”, “Forgotten We’ll Be” marked a new collaboration between the revered director and renowned composer Zbigniew Preisner. “Forgotten We’ll Be” is similar to other Preisner scores released by us at Caldera Records – namely “Valley of Shadows” and “Lost and Love” in that childhood and the loss of childhood innocence play a pivotal role. “Valley of Shadows” and “Forgotten We’ll Be” are even partly told from a child’s point of view. Hence there was no question that Preisner’s score for Fernando Trueba’s most recent film should capture themes of childhood musically. Hence, the composer devised gentle and yet poignant themes for orchestra, choir and solo instruments such as the harp which features prominently in one of Zbigniew Preisner’s most haunting and touching scores. The 43rd CD-release of Caldera Records – a world premiere – features a detailed booklet-text by Stephan Eicke and elegant artwork by Luis Miguel Rojas. The CD was mastered by Leszek Kaminski and produced by Stephan Eicke and John Elborg. Music Composed by Zbigniew Preisner Album Produced by Stephan Eicke Executive Producers for Caldera Records: John Elborg, Stephan Eicke Forgotten We’ll Be 1. Return to Medellín (3:22) 2. Child’s Play (0:51) 3. Children’s Hospital (1:06) 4. Letter To The Father (4:00) 5. Letter From The Father (1:59) 6. In Cartagena (1:31) 7. The Morgue (1:18) 8. Van den Budenmayer: Farewell Part I (0:41) 9. Marta’s Disease (0:24) 10. Van den Budenmayer: Farewell Part II (1:03) 11. Torino (1:44) 12. Flashback (0:46) 13. The End of Happiness (1:49) 14. Return To The University (1:16) 15. The Crime (2:35) 16. Letter From The Father (Harp Version) (1:57) 17. The Pain (5:12) 18. Deep Sorrow (1:34) 19. Van den Budenmayer: Farewell (2:18) 20. Héctor Abad Gómez’s Funeral – End Credits (2:43) 21. Van den Budenmayer: Farewell (Coro Transcription) (2:21) For more information and sound clips, please visit: http://caldera-records.com/portfolio/forgotten-well-be/

Caldera Records is proud to present Zbigniew Preisner's score for the motion picture "Angelica" from 2015, directed by Mitchell Lichtenstein. “Angelica” also tells a story of female empowerment. It is based on Arthur Phillips’ book of the same name, published in 2007, and adapted for the screen by Lichtenstein. Set in the Victorian age in England, Phillips and Lichtenstein describe the trials and tribulations of Constance (played by Jena Malone), a young woman who falls in love with a successful scientist. Their romance blossoms and leads to marriage. Eventually, a child is born, a girl they name Angelica. The birth is grueling, and Constance nearly loses her life. For her, everything changes in an instant: she is told in no uncertain terms by her doctor that she is to refrain from engaging in vaginal sex (and therefore become a “hortus conclusus”) – otherwise she will risk her health and quite possibly leave her daughter motherless. From this moment Constance goes into a downward-spiral. Zbigniew Preisner’s music pays tribute to the elegant romanticism of the 19th century, while at the same time weaving more experimental elements into it. The composer decided against creating specific leitmotifs for the individual characters. Instead, his music follows the story as it progresses. Hence, Preisner developed variations on the themes as demanded by the story. For example, there is no theme for Constance per se. Preisner follows her journey with various motifs and themes, divided into what the composer calls the “courtly” and the “modern.” The 38th CD-release of Caldera Records – a world premiere – features a detailed booklet-text by Stephan Eicke and elegant artwork by Luis Miguel Rojas. The CD was mastered by Leszek Kaminski and produced by Stephan Eicke and John Elborg. Music Composed by Zbigniew Preisner Album Produced by Stephan Eicke Executive Producers for Caldera Records: John Elborg, Stephan Eicke 1. Main Titles (2:32) 2. Time Transitions (0:32) 3. Spirit Photo (0:46) 4. Microscope (0:54) 5. Home From Honeymoon (1:43) 6. Photo Montage (2:09) 7. Breakfast (1:42) 8. Hairbrush and Bedtime (1:30) 9. Monkey (0:53) 10. To Lab (1:48) 11. Exit Lab (1:49) 12. Ghost Cue I (0:41) 13. Constance Finds Goop (1:32) 14. Ghost Cue II (1:06) 15. Angelica Saw a Man (0:39) 16. Nora Goes to Anne’s (1:02) 17. Consoles Constance at the Wardrobe (1:00) 18. Night Passes Peacefully (0:31) 19. Constance in Bed (1:19) 20. Ghost Cue III (1:05) 21. Piano Lesson (1:08) 22. The Snake (1:20) 23. Escape to Anne (1:03) 24. Constance Wakes Up at Anne’s (0:39) 25. Dr. Miles Arrives (1:44) 26. Dr. Miles Part II (1:55) 27. Dr. Miles Leaves (2:20) 28. Constance Stabs Joseph (1:26) 29. Flashback (0:59) 30. The End Part I (1:14) 31. The End Part II (3:40) 32. End Credits Part I (0:56) 33. End Credits Part II (3:42) Listen to a 5 min clip here: For more information, please visit: http://caldera-records.com/portfolio/angelica/

Caldera Records is proud to present Zbigniew Preisner’s score for the motion picture “Lost and Love” from 2015, directed by Sanyuan Peng. “Lost and Love” tells a harrowing (and apparently true) story of loves lost. The love described in the film is the love between parents and their children. Andy Lau plays against type by portraying Lei, a poor fruit-grower. For 15 years, he has been searching for his child, traveling through the vast country in the hope of being united with his offspring. On his way from one end of China to the other, he meets up with a young mechanic who goes by the name of Zeng Shuai as played by Jing Boran. The latter is also searching, although not for his child but for his parents. For her feature film debut, Sanyuan Peng chose Zbigniew Preisner as composer who wrote one of his very best works, a delicate and yet passionate score which is rich in themes and variations. Its most prominent theme is – fittingly – a lullaby which opens the album. It is a melody which recurs throughout the score in different metamorphoses. Not only did it fit the images on screen, it also captured the overall topic of the film. The main theme, as already briefly laid out in the prominent lullaby, can be heard most prominently in “Lost and Love – Main Theme”, carried by strings, while echoes of it feature in “Retrospective”. It is reincarnated in a variation for flute, guitar, harp and orchestra in the “End Credits”, which offer a glimpse of hope to the characters in the film and therefore the audience when it is given a passionate coda. The 33rd CD-release of Caldera Records – a world premiere – features a detailed booklet-text by Stephan Eicke and elegant artwork by Luis Miguel Rojas. The CD was mastered by Leszek Kaminski and produced by Stephan Eicke and John Elborg. Music Composed by Zbigniew Preisner Album Produced by Stephan Eicke Executive Producers for Caldera Records: John Elborg, Stephan Eicke Lost and Love 1. Lullaby (1:44) 2. The Beginning of the Story (1:07) 3. Missing (0:55) 4. On the Journey (2:02) 5. Friendship (2:55) 6. Memories from Youth (3:23) 7. Woman in the Rain (1:11) 8. Retrospective (0:55) 9. False Hope (2:01) 10. Lost and Love – Main Theme (1:04) 11. Last Hope (1:39) 12. Dinner (0:51) 13. First Bridge (0:48) 14. Swathe I (0:34) 15. Village (1:40) 16. Dreams (1:01) 17. Swathe II (1:00) 18. Night (2:27) 19. Bus Stop (3:09) 20. Flashback (5:47) 21. Lost and Love – Main Theme II (0:59) 22. Lady’s Death (3:51) 23. Lullaby II (1:41) 24. In the Car (2:31) 25. Lost and Love – Main Theme III (2:40) 26. End Credits (2:49) Listen to a 5 min clip here: https://soundcloud.com/alderaecords/lost-and-love-zbigniew-preisner For more information, please visit our homepage: http://caldera-records.com/portfolio/lost-and-love/gallery/soundtracks/

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