Peter Pan (2003)
Book Origins
While working closely with James Newton Howard on the 2023 Omni release of The Fugitive, we discussed the possibility of releasing some of his other full scores; Peter Pan was among the top five. Michael Parson, at JNH studios, helped curate all the scores and synth elements, as well as Zach Richmond at Universal. A special thanks goes out to Toby Cross, Stee Wyrick and Trisha Virdi who did a fine job entering all the notes into Sibelius from handwritten scores.
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James Newton Howard’s score for Peter Pan (2003) soars with sweeping adventure, emotional depth, and lyrical fantasy. Reuniting with director P.J. Hogan, Howard crafted a rich symphonic tapestry that captures both the wonder of Neverland and the aching pull of growing up, blending childlike magic with unexpected emotional weight. From exhilarating flight sequences to tender moments of longing, this score stands as one of Howard’s most heartfelt and beautifully orchestrated works in fantasy cinema.
359 pages. 9×12 inches. Paperbound, printed in U.S.A.