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The Ealing Comedies

Matthew Sweet turns his attention to the celebrated Ealing Comedies from 1947-57 and the composers who wrote the music for them, including Georges Auric, Benjamin Frankel, Tristram Cary and Ernest Irving.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 16 May 2015 16:00

Music Played

  • Georges Auric

    Hue and Cry - Overture

    Orchestra: 大象传媒 Philharmonic. Conductor: Rumon Gamba.
    • CHANDOS.
  • Georges Auric

    Dead of Night - Suite

    Orchestra: 大象传媒 Philharmonic. Conductor: Rumon Gamba.
    • CHANDOS.
  • Georges Auric

    Passport to Pimlico

    Orchestra: Royal Ballet Sinfonia. Conductor: William Alwyn.
    • SILVA SCREEN.
  • Ernest Irving

    Kind Hearts and Coronets - Overture

    Orchestra: Royal Ballet Sinfonia. Conductor: William Alwyn.
    • SILVA SCREEN.
  • Benjamin Frankel

    Curse of the Werewolf - Finale

    Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Carl Davis.
    • NAXOS.
  • Benjamin Frankel

    The Man in the White Suit - Prelude

    Performer: Royal Ballet Sinfonia. Conductor: William Alwyn.
    • SILVA SCREEN.
  • John Addison

    The Maggie - Song of the Maggie

    Orchestra: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Rumon Gamba.
    • CHANDOS.
  • Tristram Cary

    The Ladykillers

    Orchestra: Royal Ballet Sinfonia. Conductor: William Alwyn.
    • SILVA SCREEN.
  • Junkie XL

    Mad Max - Fury Road - The Chase

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • WATERTOWER.

Broadcast

  • Sat 16 May 2015 16:00

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