Music in motion. The compositional vision of “Dumitru Capoianu” in the music of the film “If I were Harap Alb”

Abstract

In this work, I continue my research approach to Romanian film music, focusing on Dumitru Capoianu's music in the film “If I were Harap Alb”. The composer's approach to the soundtrack introduces the audience right from the credits into a world of the fantastic, emphasizing also the time and space details of the action through the melodic evocation of Romanian folklore. Also, the music accompanies the main character, metamorphosing according to the events in which he takes part in his growing process. The compositional aspects are thus analyzed according to their close connection with the script, Capoianu's score being one of great value for Romanian film music.