Poster Horner's best-known score is for "Titanic"
20th Century Fox
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

Love the music?

Donate by phone
1-800-562-8440

Show your support by making a gift to YourClassical.

Each day, we’re here for you with thoughtful streams that set the tone for your day – not to mention the stories and programs that inspire you to new discovery and help you explore the music you love.

YourClassical is available for free, because we are listener-supported public media. Take a moment to make your gift today.

More Ways to Give

Your Donation

$5/month
$10/month
$15/month
$20/month
$

Latest Saturday Cinema Episodes

VIEW ALL EPISODES

Latest Saturday Cinema Episodes

More Hollywood Holiday

More Hollywood Holiday

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel keeps the holiday spirit going with music from classic and newer films that celebrate the holidays, including ‘Elf,’ ‘White Christmas,’ ‘Babes in Toyland,’ ‘Klaus,’ ‘The Polar Express’ and ‘A Christmas Story.’ Listen now!

1:59:00
Send in your Saturday Cinema requests!
Lynne Warfel shares her Christmas movie watch list

Lynne Warfel shares her Christmas movie watch list

On Saturday Cinema, I mentioned in passing that my sons, Peter and Joshua, and I had a list of Christmas films we watched in a certain order. In response to the many listener requests I’ve received, here’s our list, starting with ‘Miracle on 34th Street.’

Hollywood Holiday kickoff

Hollywood Holiday kickoff

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel kicks off December with music from classic and newer films that celebrate the holidays, including ‘Miracle on 34th Street,’ ‘The Bishop’s Wife,’ ‘Little Women,’ ‘Home Alone’ and ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas.’ Listen now!

1:58:57
November listener requests

November listener requests

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel plays two hours of listeners’ requests for their favorite film music, including selections from ‘The Hobbit,’ ‘Steel Magnolias,’ and ‘Galaxy Quest.’ Listen now!

1:58:59
'Book 'em, Danno!'

'Book 'em, Danno!'

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ join host Lynne Warfel for music from detective, police and crime films. This show is inspired by Sgt. Shawn Watson of the Maple Grove police, who listens to Saturday Cinema on patrol and has gotten other officers to join in. Listen now!

1:58:58
November birthdays

November birthdays

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ join host Lynne Warfel to celebrate November birthdays in the world of film, including Viven Leigh, Claude Rains and Burt Lancaster — plus a couple of belated birthdays from October. Listen now!

1:59:57
Veterans Day

Veterans Day

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares music from films that pay tribute to those who have served our country. Selections include ‘Saving Private Ryan,’ ‘The Deer Hunters,’ ‘Forrest Gump’ and more. Listen now!

1:58:58
The other votes: more of Lynne's top 100 films

The other votes: more of Lynne's top 100 films

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares more music from her top 100 films, ranging from ‘The Pink Panther’ to ‘Coco’ to ‘Driving Miss Daisy.’ Listen now!

1:59:01
Hollywood Halloween

Hollywood Halloween

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares music from flicks for fright and fun. Categories include monsters, ghosts and other stuff that goes bump in the night. Listen now!

1:59:01
VIEW ALL EPISODES