Gigantic as the movie itself!

For decades the soundtrack of Ben-Hur was only available in a specially recorded for the soundtrack album (and highly abridged) version. This gigantic anthology Rhino breaks in collaboration with Turner Entertainment again all records.
In contrast to the European single CD edition which consists of two discs American pressure includes every second of unique scores of Miklos Rozsa (and even more). Rarely such a diverse work as the soundtrack to Ben-Hur was created. From the opening bars of the overture on, we know that now something extraordinary will follow. Thanks to its extensive research of Roman music was Miklos Rozsa possible to provide for the fanfares and marches a sound that leaves no doubt in my mind that the pieces had already composed 2000 years earlier can be.
Among the highlights of the scores but also includes the so typical for the composer upper strings (Love Theme, Ring For Freedom, ...). Skillfully uses the composer this one to capture the flair of Israel.
The overall impression just can say one thing: forget Gladiator and Co!