The Music of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - In Four Contemporary Suites

Imogen Heap

The Music of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - In Four Contemporary Suites

Review

Imogen Heap's *The Music of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – In Four Contemporary Suites* offers a mesmerizing and inventive companion to the stage production. Rather than a conventional soundtrack, Heap reimagines her original compositions used in the play into four suites, capturing the essence of the story's emotional and magical journey. Her signature use of layered electronics, vocal loops, and atmospheric textures creates a fresh sonic world that feels both intimate and otherworldly. Fans of Heap's earlier work will recognize her distinctive sound, yet the album also stands apart for its cinematic and theatrical sensibility. It's a unique listening experience that rewards both longtime fans of the Harry Potter universe and those drawn to genre-blurring contemporary composition.

Info

**The Music of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – In Four Contemporary Suites** is an album by Grammy Award-winning musician and composer Imogen Heap. It features music from the acclaimed stage play *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*, arranged into four musical suites that reflect each of the two-part play’s acts. The album was released on November 2, 2018, in both the UK and the US through Sony Masterworks. It showcases Heap's signature electronic and ambient style, blending orchestral elements and innovative sound design to bring the magic of the stage production to life. The music was recorded in London, with production led by Imogen Heap herself. The album received critical acclaim for its creativity and atmospheric depth. In terms of chart performance, the album reached number 96 on the UK Albums Chart and did not chart on the US Billboard 200. This release marks a distinctive contribution to the world of Harry Potter, offering fans a chance to experience the theatrical score in a rich audio format.

Tracklisting

  1. 1. Suite One: Platform 9 3/4
  2. 2. Suite One: The Hogwarts Express
  3. 3. Suite One: Welcome to Hogwarts
  4. 4. Suite One: Wand Dance
  5. 5. Suite One: Albus Severus Potter
  6. 6. Suite One: The Blanket
  7. 7. Suite One: Hut on the Rock
  8. 8. Suite One: A Malfoy
  9. 9. Suite One: Anything from the Trolley, Dears?
  10. 10. Suite One: Ministry of Magic
  11. 11. Suite One: St. Oswald's
  12. 12. Suite One: Wizarding World
  13. 13. Suite One: Shadows and Spirits
  14. 14. Suite Two: Privet Drive
  15. 15. Suite Two: Into McGonagall's Office
  16. 16. Suite Two: The Forbidden Forest
  17. 17. Suite Two: Edge of the Forest
  18. 18. Suite Two: Dragons!
  19. 19. Suite Two: Dumbledore
  20. 20. Suite Two: Staircase Ballet