Sony Music is delighted to announce the release of “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”. Rachel Portman’s music movingly interprets the story, set in 19th-century China and modern China, of a deep bond between two women. No-one who has seen the inspiring movie will fail to be enchanted by this wonderful soundtrack.

The distinguished composer Rachel Portman has been chosen by the best in the movie business to enhance the emotional power of their films with music that goes to the heart. She has worked with leading directors such as Roman Polanski (Oliver Twist), Robert Redford (Legend of Bagger Vance) and Mike Leigh (Life is Sweet). She won an Academy Award for the score of Emma, the film based on the classic novel by Jane Austen starring Gwyneth Paltrow in the title role – the first time a female composer took an Academy Award in the category Best Original Score. Rachel Portman also received Academy nominations for the music of Chocolat and The Cider House Rules.