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AFI top 10 lists

Saturday Cinema - 08/12/2024

On this episode of Saturday Cinema, host Lynne Warfel explores music from movies on the American Film Institute's top 10 lists for various genres, including 2001: A Space OdysseyKing Kong and The Lion King. Listen now!

Episode Playlist

Beauty And The Beast
Alan Menken
Lang Lang: The Disney Book
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Robert Ziegler, Conductor
Lang Lang, Piano
4:08

The Lion King: Hakuna Matata
Hans Zimmer
The Lion King: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Studio Orchestra
Nick Glennie-Smith, Conductor
Nathan Lane, Vocals
3:34

Snow White And The Seven Dwarves: Medley
Frank Churchill/Larry Morey
Salute To Disney
Boston Pops Orchestra
Arthur Fiedler, Conductor
8:05

Philadelphia Story: Suite
Franz Waxman
Sunset Boulevard: The Classic Film Scores Of Franz Waxman
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Charles Gerhardt, Conductor
3:37

City Lights: Suite
Charlie Chaplin
Chaplin's Smile: Song Arrangements For Violin And Piano
Philippe Quint, Violin
8:16

Stagecoach: Narrative For Orchestra
Richard Hageman
True Grit: Music From The Classic Films Of John Wayne
City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Paul Bateman, Conductor
6:38

The Searchers: Suite
Max Steiner
True Grit: Music From The Classic Films Of John Wayne
City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Paul Bateman, Conductor
7:22

Vertigo: Prelude And Rooftop
Bernard Herrmann
Varese Sarabande - A 25th Anniversary Celebration
Studio Orchestra
4:42

The Third Man: Theme
Anton Karas
From Holland With Love
Johann Strauss Orchestra
Andre Rieu, Conductor
4:12

Rear Window: Lisa
Franz Waxman
Psycho: The Essential Alfred Hitchcock
City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Paul Bateman, Conductor
3:49

Chinatown: Love Theme From Chinatown (End Title)
Jerry Goldsmith
Chinatown
Hollywood Studio Symphony Orchestra
Jerry Goldsmith, Conductor
2:03

King Kong: Overture
Max Steiner
Hollywood Nightmares
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra
John Mauceri, Conductor
4:10

The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Rings: The Fellowship
Howard Shore
Best Film Classics 100
City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Nic Raine, Conductor
5:52

The Wizard Of Oz: Concert Suite
Harold Arlen
The Hollywood Sound
London Symphony Orchestra
John Williams, Conductor
5:52

Back To The Future: End Credits
Alan Silvestri
1985 At The Movies
Varese Sarabande Symphony Orchestra
David Newman, Conductor
2:49

2001: Space Station Docking
Alex North
Varese Sarabande - A 25th Anniversary Celebration
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Jerry Goldsmith, Conductor
2:23

Lawrence Of Arabia: Suite
Maurice Jarre
Maurice Jarre: The Emotion And The Strength
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Maurice Jarre, Conductor
12:26

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