Yentl (soundtrack)

The Yentl soundtrack is the soundtrack album for the 1983 film Yentl, directed by and starring Barbra Streisand. It was released on November 8, 1983, by Columbia Records. The music was composed by Michel Legrand, with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman.

The soundtrack is notable for its extensive use of musical numbers throughout the film, serving as internal monologues for the protagonist, Yentl. Streisand performs all of the songs on the album, expressing the character's inner thoughts and desires.

The album was a critical and commercial success, reaching platinum status in the United States. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score and Its Adaptation or Adaptation Score and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score. The soundtrack also includes the song "Papa, Can You Hear Me?", which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

The songs on the Yentl soundtrack are primarily ballads and reflect the themes of faith, identity, and self-discovery that are central to the film's narrative. Common instrumentation includes strings, piano, and woodwinds, contributing to the score's emotional depth and Yiddish folk influences.