The Piano

The Piano (Original Music From The Film by Jane Campion) is a soundtrack album composed by Michael Nyman, issued on the Venture label as a CD in a jewel case.

This specific Venture edition is listed as a 2006 release with a total running time of about 60:30, and product listings show EAN 0094636286921 and catalogue/MPN CDVR969.

Pros:

• Contains the original film score by Michael Nyman, including the well-known main theme "The Heart Asks Pleasure First."
• Released on the Venture label as a standard CD jewel-case edition, matching multiple retailer and listing records.
• Track listing and run time consistent across several catalogue entries, indicating a complete soundtrack presentation.

Cons:

• This Venture issue is documented as a 2006 CD release (a reissue/pressing date), not the original 1993 film release, which may matter to collectors seeking first-press editions.
• Product listings emphasise the physical CD format; listings do not provide details about official digital or streaming editions for this specific catalogue entry.