Saraband — For Dead Lovers

: She was forced into a loveless marriage with her cousin, Prince George Louis of Hanover, who later became King George I of Great Britain .

: The gothic rock band Sex Gang Children released a track titled "Saraband for Dead Lovers" on their 2002 album Bastard Art! . Saraband for Dead Lovers

: Feeling isolated in the Hanoverian court, she fell in love with a Swedish mercenary, Count Philip Christoph von Königsmark . : She was forced into a loveless marriage

: Composed by Alan Rawsthorne and conducted by Ernest Irving. : Feeling isolated in the Hanoverian court, she

The film's score is a significant "piece" of music in its own right:

The primary "piece" related to is the 1935 historical fiction novel by Helen Simpson . This novel served as the basis for the well-known 1948 film directed by Basil Dearden, which was notably the first Technicolor production from Ealing Studios. The Historical Foundation

Experience the lush, restored visuals and dramatic score of the 1948 film version: