“The Sound of Music (Prelude)” is performed by Julie Andrews from The Sound Of Music soundtrack. Music written by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and arranged and conducted by Irwin Kostal.
The album was released on March 2, 1965. The Sound of Music soundtrack sold 500,000 copies in its first two weeks in the United States. The record peaked at number one in Australia, the UK and the US.
Julie Andrews was 29 when she filmed The Sound of Music. While she was known on Broadway and on television, she had not been seen in a film before. The producers were seeking a versatile actress who was also a talented singer. Maria in the film was 19 years old.
