Composer from 'Hannibal' Film Releases ‘The Mass’: Patrick Cassidy and Glorious Pathos
Patrick Cassidy.
Patrick Cassidy joins me on the Classical Post podcast today. You will certainly know his music from the Ridley Scott film, Hannibal, starring Anthony Hopkins. Patrick wrote the famous aria, “Vide cor Meum”, that was written as a “mini” opera for this film.
The aria has been presented at both the Oscars and Emmy Awards ceremonies, and it has appeared in multiple top 10 lists and essential collections throughout the world including Warner Classics album, 40 Most Beautiful Arias.
Patrick’s newest work The Mass, recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra and London Voices, was released in November 2019. Now in 2022, he’s released the same work, but this time for choir and organ.
Keep listening to hear where this composer finds inspiration to create some of the most glorious music. I know when I listened to his Mass, it has such a pathos and controlled grandeur to it, giving me goosebumps!
Also, stick around to hear how he views his accomplishments. He cites the truism, which I know I’ve tried to pursue in my own life, and that is: “Do what you love and you will never work another day in your life.”
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