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The Newman Dynasty

Saturday Cinema - Sept. 16, 2023

On the latest episode of Saturday Cinema, Lynne Warfel celebrates the music of the first family of film scoring — Alfred, Lionel, Thomas and Randy Newman — with selections that range from the 20th Century Fox Fanfare to Toy Story.

Episode Playlist

A Bug's Life: The Time of Your Life
Randy Newman
Mega Movies
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Erich Kunzel, conductor
4:07

20th Century Fox Fanfare
Alfred Newman
The Genius of Film Music: Hollywood Blockbusters 1960s-1980s
London Philharmonic Orchestra
John Mauceri, conductor
:23

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

All About Eve: Main Title
Alfred Newman
Classic Film Scores For Bette Davis
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Charles Gerhardt, conductor
1:39

Anastasia
Alfred Newman
Captain From Castile: The Classic Film Scores of Alfred Newman
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Charles Gerhardt, conductor
2:47

The Scent of a Woman: Main Title
Randy and Thomas Newman
The Scent of a Woman Original Soundtrack
Studio Orchestra
Thomas Newman, conductor
2:57

Monsters, Inc.: The Ride of the Doors
Randy Newman
Monsters, Inc.: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack
Studio Orchestra
Randy Newman, conductor
5:08

The Robe
Alfred Newman
Captain From Castile: The Classic Film Scores Of Alfred Newman
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Charles Gerhardt, conductor
8:42

Galaxy Quest: Main Theme
David Newman
Voyage
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
John Morris Russell, conductor
1:11

Ice Age: Opening Travel Music
David Newman
Varese Sarabande - A 25th Anniversary Celebration
Studio Orchestra
1:18

Meet Joe Black: Walkaway
Thomas Newman
Meet Joe Black: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Studio Orchestra
Thomas Newman, conductor
1:52

How the West Was Won
Alfred Newman
Round-Up
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Erich Kunzel, conductor
7:21

Little Women: Under the Umbrella
Thomas Newman
Cinema's Classic Romances
City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Kenneth Alwyn, conductor
4:09

Captain from Castile: Conquest
Alfred Newman
Masters And Commanders: Music From Seafaring Film Classics
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Erich Kunzel, conductor
3:36

Song of Bernadette
Alfred Newman
Captain From Castile: The Classic Film Scores Of Alfred Newman
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Charles Gerhardt, conductor
7:57

How to Marry a Millionaire: Street Scene
Alfred Newman
Hollywood Soundstage
Sinfonia of London
John Wilson, conductor
5:59

Seabiscuit: Suite
Randy Newman
Seabiscuit: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Studio Orchestra
Thomas Newman, conductor
9:35

Airport
Alfred Newman
Captain From Castile: The Classic Film Scores Of Alfred Newman
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Charles Gerhardt, conductor
3:18

Family Album: Homage to Alfred, Emil and Lionel Newman
Randy Newman
Montage: Great Film Composers and the Piano
Gloria Cheng, piano
10:30

 

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