Atonement songbook by Dario Marianelli for piano solo features piano arrangements for all 15 tunes from the soundtrack to this movie featuring Jean-Yves Thibaudet's playing. Free download https://sheetmusic.me/atonement-dario-marianelli 1. "Farewell" A melancholic and lyrical piece, "Farewell" underscores the painful separation between Robbie (James McAvoy) and Cecilia (Keira Knightley). The piano carries a sorrowful melody with rich harmonies, evoking longing and inevitability. 2. "Come Back" One of the most emotionally charged tracks, "Come Back" builds from a tender, hesitant theme into a sweeping, desperate plea. The piano writing is expansive, requiring both sensitivity and power to convey its tragic urgency. 3. "Clair de Lune" (Debussy, arr. Marianelli) A delicate arrangement of Debussy’s famous Clair de Lune, played by Jean-Yves Thibaudet in the film. This piece appears during a quiet, reflective moment, adding a dreamlike quality to the narrative. 4. "Briony" The signature theme of the film, "Briony" introduces the rhythmic typewriter motif—a ticking, almost mechanical pulse beneath a haunting melody. This piece encapsulates Briony’s (Saoirse Ronan) perspective, blending innocence with impending guilt. 5. "Robbie’s Note" A tender, hesitant theme representing Robbie’s ill-fated love letter to Cecilia. The piano writing is intimate, with a gently unfolding melody that suggests both affection and tragic misunderstanding. 6. "Two Figures by a Fountain" A pivotal scene in the film, this piece reflects Briony’s misinterpretation of events. The music is fluid yet uneasy, with shifting harmonies that mirror the instability of memory and perception. 7. "Cee, You and Tea" A playful, lighthearted piece (its title a pun on "C.U.T."—the cutting of flowers in the film). The music has a jazzy, almost improvisational feel, contrasting with the darker themes surrounding it. 8. "With My Own Eyes" A dramatic, introspective piece that underscores Briony’s realization of her mistake. The piano writing is sparse yet intense, with dissonant chords and a searching melodic line. 9. "Love Letters" A romantic and flowing piece, "Love Letters" captures the written exchanges between Robbie and Cecilia. The melody is warm and lyrical, evoking both passion and melancholy. 10. "The Half Killed" A dark, brooding piece reflecting the devastation of war. The piano’s low-register chords and fragmented melody create a sense of despair and unresolved tension. 11. "Rescue Me" A tense, rhythmic track with a driving pulse, mirroring Robbie’s desperate journey through war-torn France. The piano writing is percussive and urgent, conveying both motion and danger. 12. "Elegy for Dunkirk" The emotional centerpiece of the score, this five-minute orchestral tour de force is masterfully adapted for piano. The sweeping, mournful melody over rolling arpeggios depicts the desolation of the Dunkirk evacuation—a breathtaking challenge for pianists. 13. "Denouement" A somber, reflective piece that accompanies the film’s heartbreaking revelation. The music is slow and measured, with a sense of finality and sorrow. 14. "The Cottage on the Beach" A delicate, introspective piece with rippling arpeggios and a wistful melody. It represents an imagined moment of peace, a fleeting dream of happiness. 15. "Atonement" The closing track, "Atonement" reprises the main themes with a sense of resignation and sorrow. The music fades softly, leaving a lingering feeling of loss and the impossibility of true redemption.