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Listener requests, Part 2

Saturday Cinema - August 26, 2023

On this episode of Saturday Cinema, for Aug. 26, host Lynne Warfel plays listener requests for their favorite film scores.


Episode Playlist

Silverado: Themes
Bruce Broughton
Round-Up
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Erich Kunzel, Conductor
4:14

Is Paris Burning?
Maurice Jarre
Maurice Jarre: The Emotion And The Strength
BBC Concert Orchestra
Maurice Jarre, Conductor
3:27

A Night To Remember: Main Title
William Alwyn
The Film Music Of William Alwyn, Vol. 2
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Rumon Gamba, Conductor
2:34

How To Train Your Dragon: This Is Berk
John Powell
How To Train Your Dragon - Music From The Motion Picture
Studio Orchestra
Gavin Greenaway, Conductor
4:12

How To Train Your Dragon: Test Drive
John Powell
Midnight Sessions At The Royal Albert Hall
Anna Lapwood, Organ
2:16

The Odd Couple: Theme
Neal Hefti
100 Greatest Film Themes, Take 2
City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Paul Bateman, Conductor
3:11

Grumpier Old Men: End Credits
Alan Silvestri
Beautiful Hollywood
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Erich Kunzel, Conductor
3:48

Jfk: Theme
John Williams
John Williams At The Movies
Dallas Wind Symphony
Jerry Junkin, Conductor
5:07

To Catch A Thief: Suite
Lyn Murray
To Catch A Thief: A History Of Hitchcock Ii
City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Paul Bateman, Conductor
5:52

Suspicion: Prelude
Franz Waxman
A History Of Hitchcock: Dial M For Murder
City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Paul Bateman, Conductor
4:40

The Great Dictator: Napoli March
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie! Music From The Classic Films Of Charles Chaplin
Munich Symphony Orchestra
Francis Shaw, Conductor
2:39

Wuthering Heights: Cathy's Theme
Alfred Newman
Cinema Serenade 2: The Golden Age
Boston Pops Orchestra
John Williams, Conductor
Itzhak Perlman, Violin
3:41

The Cider House Rules: End Credits
Rachel Portman
The Cider House Rules: Music From The Miramax Motion Picture
Studio Orchestra
David Snell, Conductor
4:36

Emma: The Wedding/End Titles
Rachel Portman
Cinema's Classic Romances
City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Kenneth Alwyn, Conductor
4:18

Chocolat: Party Preparations
Rachel Portman
Chocolate Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Studio Orchestra
1:29

Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest: Selections
Hans Zimmer
Masters And Commanders: Music From Seafaring Film Classics
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Erich Kunzel, Conductor
5:30

Apollo 13: Main Title
James Horner
Apollo 13 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Studio Orchestra
James Horner, Conductor
2:34

Citizen Kane: Prelude And Finale
Bernard Herrmann
Europe Goes To Hollywood
Royal Philharmonic Pops
John Scott, Conductor
5:12

The Goonies: Fratelli Chase
Dave Grusin
1985 At The Movies
Varese Sarabande Symphony Orchestra
David Newman, Conductor
3:05

On Golden Pond: Main Theme
Dave Grusin
The Nature Of America: A Musical Impression
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Erich Kunzel, Conductor
William Tritt, Piano
3:59

Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde: Suite
Franz Waxman
Hollywood Nightmares
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra
John Mauceri, Conductor
10:12

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