Corigliano is primarily a classical composer and has only written three film scores to date, yet his work has had a large influence on the craft. His pupil Elliot Goldenthal is one of the most interesting voices in film music today, and one can hear how Corigliano influenced Goldenthal's wild, compositionally complex style. Corigliano's score to Altered States is the foremost example of aleatory (chance) scoring in films. His score to Revolution, while mostly buried in the film, formed the basis for his acclaimed Symphony #1, a tribute to the victims of AIDS. The Red Violin, as expected from the title, is a beautiful piece of scoring with Joshua Bell performing the violin solos. Unfortunately, his score for the Edge of Darkness was rejected, the final score being provided by Howard Shore.
Altered States*
Edge of Darkness (Rejected)**
The Red Violin
Symphony #1: Of Rage and Remembrance
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