Film Scores Inspired by the 18th Century
As part of Radio 3's 18th Century season, Matthew Sweet presents film music with an 18th-century theme including Tom Jones, The Madness of King George and Barry Lyndon.
As part of Radio 3's 18th Century season, Matthew Sweet introduces a selection of film music with an 18th century theme including John Addison's music for "Tom Jones", George Fenton's music for "The Madness of King George" and Ennio Morricone's music for "The Mission"; as well as music form "Plunkett and MacCleane"; "Jefferson In Paris"; Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest"; and "Perfume - The Story of a Murderer". The Classic Score of the Week is the Oscar-winning music for Stanley Kubrick's "Barry Lyndon".
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John Addison
Tom Jones: Overture
Orchestra: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra.- CHANDOS : CHAN 10418.
- CHANDOS.
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Craig Armstrong
Ball
Performer: Metro Voices. Orchestra: The London Session Orchestra. Performer: Craig Armstrong.- MELANKOLIC : CDSAD7.
- MELANKOLIC.
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George Fenton
He Will Be Restrained/Chancellor Drives to London
Orchestra: Baroque Orchestra. Composer: George Frideric Handel.- EPIC : 4784772.
- EPIC.
- 11/15.
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Tom Tykwer
Perfume
Singer: Chen Reiss. Orchestra: BERLIN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA.- EMI : 3695352.
- EMI.
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Eric Rogers
Carry On Dick: Titles
Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.- GRANADA : SILCD1168.
- GRANADA.
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Mickey Rooney
Yankee Doodle Boy
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Ennio Morricone
Gabriel's Oboe
Orchestra: Symphony Orchestra Rome.- CBS : CD70276.
- CBS.
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Richard Robbins
Pantograph
Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.- ANGEL : CDQ55553112.
- ANGEL.
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Hans Zimmer
Jack Sparrow
Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.- WALT DISNEY : 3680162.
- WALT DISNEY.
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Broadcast
- Sat 12 Apr 2014 16:00大象传媒 Radio 3
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Sound of Cinema
Matthew Sweet's weekly look at music for the screen
