Pride and Prejudice is a timeless piece composed by celebrated British conductor and composer, Carl Davis. Originating from the soundtrack for the 1995 television adaptation of Jane Austen's novel, the music mirrors the charm and beauty of the story. Davis' evocative score largely contributed to the atmospheric success of the miniseries.
The song forms an integral part of the lush soundtrack, providing ample musical character introspection, implicative of the complexities in Austen's narrative. Woven into the tapestry of grand country estates and early 19th-century British society, the song reflects not only the emotional depth of the characters but also the social milieu of that era.
From a musical perspective, Pride and Prejudice brims with romantic overtones. Its structure is primarily rooted in traditional tonal music. The use of minor and major seventh chords combines resonantly with Davis' application of modal interchange and subtle dissonances, infusing the piece with longing, reflection, and anticipation. These aspects in conjunction with the tempo choices create a truly immersive, musical narrative for the listener.
If you’re a fan of the piece and you’d love to bring it alive on the piano, an intermediate version of the sheet music for Pride and Prejudice can be purchased on our platform. The downloadable sheet music offers pianists an opportunity to delve further into the atmosphere and ethos of Jane Austen's novel.
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