Poster Horner's best-known score is for "Titanic"
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Saturday Cinema

The Music of James Horner

The Music of James Horner

This week’s episode of Saturday Cinema, with host Lynne Warfel, features scores composed by James Horner including A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13 and Titanic. Listen now and see the playlist below!

Playlist

A Beautiful Mind: Closing Credits
James Horner (Composer)
James Horner (Conductor)
A Beautiful Mind Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Album)
Studio Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 4:35

The Rocketeer: To the Rescue and End Titles
James Horner (Composer)
Erich Kunzel (Conductor)
The Great Fantasy Adventure Album (Album)
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 6:56

Apollo 13: Main Title
James Horner (Composer)
James Horner (Conductor)
Apollo 13 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Album)
Studio Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 2:34

Apollo 13: Re-entry and Splashdown
James Horner (Composer)
Erich Kunzel (Conductor)
The Big Picture (Album)
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 4:34

Kitty Hawk
James Horner (Composer)
David Arnold (Conductor)
Collage: The Last Work (Album)
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 10:05

Titanic: Hymn to the Sea
James Horner (Composer)
James Horner (Conductor)
Titanic - Anniversary Edition (Album)
Studio Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Sissel, Soprano (Soloist)
Duration: 6:25

Titanic: Take Her to Sea, Mr. Murdoch
James Horner (Composer)
James Horner (Conductor)
Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture (Album)
Studio Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 4:30

The Amazing Spider-Man: Main Theme
James Horner (Composer)
James Horner (Conductor)
The Amazing Spider-Man: Music from the Motion Picture (Album)
Studio Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 4:55

The Mask of Zorro: Main Title
James Horner (Composer)
Erich Kunzel (Conductor)
Mega Movies (Album)
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 4:18

Glory: Closing Credits
James Horner (Composer)
James Horner (Conductor)
Glory Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Album)
Studio Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 6:49

Cocoon: Theme
James Horner (Composer)
Erich Kunzel (Conductor)
Star Tracks II (Album)
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 6:42

Legends of the Fall: The Ludlows
James Horner (Composer)
Erich Kunzel (Conductor)
Beautiful Hollywood (Album)
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 5:01

The Land Before Time: End Credits
James Horner (Composer)
The Music of James Horner (Album)
City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 6:13

Field of Dreams: End Credits
James Horner (Composer)
James Horner (Conductor)
Field of Dreams Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Album)
Studio Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 4:08

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan: Main Title
James Horner (Composer)
Erich Kunzel (Conductor)
Star Tracks II (Album)
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 3:21

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan: Epilogue/End Credits
James Horner (Composer)
Erich Kunzel (Conductor)
Star Tracks II (Album)
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 8:48

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