Here is the first release ever of music from Franz Waxman’s score for the 1955 Bette Davis film "The Virgin Queen". An incisive symphonic depiction of one of the most written about periods in England’s history.

Sir Walter Raleigh gains audience with Queen Elizabeth I and soon wins her over to his way of thinking. He wants ships to sail and make a name for England. A young ward of the court, Beth Throgmorton, is strongly attracted to Raleigh and returns the attraction. But soon the Queen shows her desires and he bends in order to achieve his goal of ships. But still he loves Beth. Stars Bette Davis, Richard Todd, and Joan Collins. 1955

1. Main Title (1:25)
2. A Rainy Night (1:33)
3. Leicester & Raleigh (1:20)
4. The Queen’s Court (2:33)
5. A Supper Invitation (:59)
6. Talk Of Ships (4:12)
7. Barbecue Party (2:45)
8. Open That Door (2:01)
9. Love Scene (3:32)
10. Another Horse (3:37)
11. Sir Walter (6:56)
12. Beth (2:01)
13. Raleigh’s Farewell (2:06)
14. The Poem (2:24)
15. The Message (3:18)
16. Raleigh’s Secret (2:11)
17. Derry’s Death (4:03)
18. Beth Pleads To The Queen (1:01)
19. Finale (6:30)