Composed and Digitally performed by Mary Jean Holmes

Inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion
Copyright © 2003/2005 by Mary Jean Holmes.
All rights reserved.

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Liner Notes

Movement I: “Númenor: The Land of Gift” (9:54)
                       Andante con móto in B minor

Movement II: “Eruhantalë: Thanksgiving” (13:00)
                       Andante espressívo in B minor; Chorale in D

Movement III: “The Coming of Sauron” (11:11)
                       Fanfare and march in D; Solo and Trio in B minor, featuring solo fiddle and brass trio

Part I: Ar-Pharazôn's Triumphant Return
Part II: The Beginning of the End
Part III: Sauron's Theme
Part IV: Sauron Corrupts the King

Movement IV: “The Akallabêth: The Downfall of Númenor” (20:13)
                       Fantasía in B minor, featuring solo fiddle, trumpet, flute, and French horn

Part I: The Darkening of Númenor and the Corruption to Melkor Worship
Part II: Storms Ravage Númenor as the Númenórean Fleet sets Out
Part III: The Faithful Cry to the Valar for Help
Part IV: The Númenórean Fleet Lands in Valinor and Attacks
Part V: Manwë Calls upon Eru
Part VI: The Akallabêth
Part VII: Elendil and the Faithful Survive in Middle-earth