Censorship in Tinseltown
Donald Macleod explores censorship in Hollywood, focusing on its impact on the film Duel in the Sun and the popularity of Biblical and historical narratives.
"Sound of Cinema" continues as Donald Macleod's exploration of film music from The Golden Age examines the thorny issue of censorship, with a look at its impact on the critically acclaimed Western "Duel in the Sun" and its relationship to the popularity of Biblical and historical narratives for some of Hollywood's biggest and most spectacular blockbusters. With guest John Wilson.
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Alfred Newman
David and Bathsheba
Conductor: Richard Kaufman.- Koch: 3-7376-2,.
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Alfred Newman
The Song of Bernadette
Orchestra: National Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Charles Gerhardt.- BMG RCA: GD80184,.
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Dimitri Tiomkin
Duel in the Sun
Orchestra: City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Nic Raine.- TVPMCD811,.
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Dimitri Tiomkin
High Noon
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Singer: Andrew Playfoot. Conductor: Richard Kaufman.- LSO Live LSO0720,.
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Quo Vadis
Conductor: Nic Raine. Orchestra: City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.- Prometheus OVCL00279,.
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Broadcasts
- Thu 19 Sep 2013 12:00大象传媒 Radio 3
- Thu 19 Sep 2013 18:30大象传媒 Radio 3
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