Girl with a Pearl Earring – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack cover

Girl with a Pearl Earring – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Alexandre Desplat · 2004

50 min · 20 tracks

Lush orchestral arrangements intertwine with delicate motifs, evoking the visual beauty and emotional depth of Vermeer’s artwork.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • lush orchestral textures for immersion
  • dynamic flow with emotional depth
  • delicate motifs for reflective moments
  • ideal for visual art inspiration
  • captivating background for creativity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat and fast-paced music
  • seek lyrics-driven listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Upon its release in 2004, Alexandre Desplat was gaining recognition as a film composer after his earlier works such as 'The Girl on the Bridge' (1999). 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' marked a significant milestone in his career, showcasing his ability to create evocative soundscapes that enhance cinematic narratives and leading to his eventual prominence in Hollywood.
Stylistic neighbors
Hans Zimmer· John Williams· Thomas Newman

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Girl With a Pearl Earring 2:17
  • 2 Griet's Theme 4:09
  • 3 A New Life 3:06
  • 4 The Master's House 3:18
  • 5 Camera Obscura 1:29
  • 6 The Birth Feast 2:46
  • 7 Cornelia 1:44
  • 8 Vermeer's Studio 3:08
  • 9 Winter Nights 2:07
  • 10 Van Ruijven 3:33
  • 11 Home 1:14
  • 12 Colours in the Clouds 3:29
  • 13 The Master Is Painting 2:06
  • 14 By the Canal With Pieter 1:46
  • 15 Catharina's Pearls 1:23
  • 16 Colours in the Clouds (strings) 3:27
  • 17 Girl With a Pearl Earring (reprise) 2:18
  • 18 Silence and Light (piano solo) 1:40
  • 19 Griet's Theme (reprise) 4:19
  • 20 Griet Remembers 0:59

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