@classicalmusicart: “Prologue (Beauty and the Beast)” is the opening musical piece from Disney’s 1991 animated film Beauty and the Beast, composed by Alan Menken with lyrics by Howard Ashman. It plays at the very beginning of the movie and tells the story of how the prince is cursed and transformed into the Beast. The music has a magical and slightly dark orchestral style, using strings, choir, and dramatic themes to create a fairy-tale atmosphere. It also introduces musical motifs that later connect to the main “Beauty and the Beast” theme, helping set the emotional tone for the whole film. #classicalmusic #music #art #beautyandthebeast #disney