Music Used in Amour (2012, French/Austrian)

Here is a list of known music / songs used in Amour (2012, French/Austrian), along with composer credits and where possible links. It may not be exhaustive (i.e. some incidental / background cues may not be publicly documented).

Overview & Key Credits

The film Amour (2012) does not feature an original score in the conventional sense. Instead, it prominently uses existing classical piano pieces, primarily performed by the French pianist Alexandre Tharaud, who also appears in the film. The musical style is classical, focusing on works by Franz Schubert, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Johann Sebastian Bach. Notable licensed pieces include Schubert’s Impromptu Op. 90 No. 3, Beethoven’s Bagatelle Op. 126 No. 2, and Bach’s Ich ruf zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639. Michael Haneke is credited as a composer on some platforms, likely for his selection and integration of these pieces into the film rather than composing original music.

Known Tracks & Credits

1. Impromptu No. 3 en sol bémol majeur | 5:43 | Franz Schubert / Alexandre Tharaud | Prominently featured, often played by Anne.
2. Impromptu No. 1 en ut mineur | 10:04 | Franz Schubert / Alexandre Tharaud | Used in various scenes to evoke emotion.
3. Bagatelle No. 2 en sol mineur | 2:55 | Ludwig van Beethoven / Alexandre Tharaud | Contributes to the film’s contemplative atmosphere.
4. Ich ruf zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639 | 3:12 | Johann Sebastian Bach / Alexandre Tharaud | A poignant piece used in key moments.
5. No. 3 en fa mineur | 1:54 | Franz Schubert / Alexandre Tharaud | From 6 Moments musicaux, D 780, Op. 94.
6. No. 4 en la majeur | 3:48 | Ludwig van Beethoven / Alexandre Tharaud | From 7 Bagatelles, Op. 33.
7. No. 2 en ut majeur | 3:18 | Ludwig van Beethoven / Alexandre Tharaud | From 7 Bagatelles, Op. 33.
8. Extrait No. 1 | 2:53 | Alexandre Tharaud, Emmanuelle Riva, Jean-Louis Trintignant | Dialogue excerpt with musical elements.
9. Extrait No. 2 | 3:45 | Emmanuelle Riva, Jean-Louis Trintignant | Dialogue excerpt.

Sample Audio / YouTube Links

Spotify: Soundtrack “Amour” – Album by Alexandre Tharaud [1] Apple Music Classical: Amour (Soundtrack) by Alexandre Tharaud [2] YouTube search queries for key tracks: – “Schubert Impromptu Op. 90 No. 3 Amour” – “Beethoven Bagatelle Op. 126 No. 2 Amour” – “Bach Ich ruf zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ BWV 639 Amour”

Partial Cue Mapping & Key Musical Moments

Anne playing piano | Impromptu No. 3 en sol bémol majeur | Diegetic, reflects Anne’s past as a music teacher and her love for music. Its beauty contrasts with her deteriorating health. Georges recalling Anne | Impromptu No. 1 en ut mineur | Non-diegetic, used to evoke Georges’ memories and emotional state. Anne’s struggle | Bagatelle No. 2 en sol mineur | Non-diegetic, underscores the emotional weight of Anne’s illness and Georges’ care. Contemplative moments | Ich ruf zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639 | Non-diegetic, adds a layer of solemnity and reflection to the film’s themes of life and death.