Although made in the late forties, The Red Shoes was decades ahead of it's time. It is shown regularly on television and is regarded as the definitive film about the world of dance.

Brian Easdale, who won an Oscar for his score, developed his sensuous, esoteric style whilst studying Indian music in Calcutta and was described by Powell as "the ideal collaborator". For Powell, Easdale went on to create soundtracks for "The Small Back Room", "The Elusive Pimpernel", "Gone To Earth", "The Battle Of The River Plate", "Peeping Tom" and "Queens Guards".

The Red Shoes is an internationally celebrated piece of work. In the eighties, Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorcese did much to bring attention to Powell's work which they both cited as a major influence. Also, in the eighties Kate Bush made a tribute album about "The Red Shoes" that became an enormous hit.

In the best most natural way, "The Red Shoes" is an essay in camp that has influenced generations of filmmakers, artists, musicians, designers and aspiring ballerinas.

As a bonus to this fine package is the music to "Horoscope" by Constant Lambert, which is considered to be one of the finest ballets from the 20th century.

This CD has a running time of 44 minutes.

Packaging & Liner Notes
Standard jewel case with a 8-page booklet containing interesting liner notes and a stills from The Red Shoes.