William Alwyn
Matthew Sweet and Philip Lane on the film-music career of William Alwyn, composer of over 80 scores, including Desert Victory, The History of Mr Polly and The Crimson Pirate.
Matthew Sweet with Philip Lane on the film music career of William Alwyn, composer of over 80 scores including "The Magic Box", "The History of Mr Polly", "The Swiss Family Robinson" and "The Crimson Pirate".
Matthew discusses Alwyn's contribution to British film with Philip Lane, and finds out more about Philip's tireless work to track these sometimes lost scores down and bring them before the public. Volume 4 of the CD series "The Film Music of William Alwyn" has just been released with the 大象传媒 Philharmonic conducted by Rumon Gamba.
The programme includes highlights from across William Alwyn's career including music from "The History of Mr Polly"; "The Master of Ballantrae"; "Manchester - A City Speaks"; "Desert Victory"; "The Rocking Horse Winner"; "Svengali"; "The Card"; "The Swiss Family Robinson" and "They Flew Alone".
The Classic Score of the Week is Alwyn's music for the 1946 film "Odd Man Out".
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William Alwyn
The History of Mr Polly (1949) - Prelude
Music Arranger: Christopher Palmer. Conductor: Richard Hickox. Orchestra: 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra. -
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William Alwyn
The Master of Ballantrae (1953) - Suite
Music Arranger: Philip Lane. Conductor: Rumon Gamba. Orchestra: 大象传媒 Philharmonic. -
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William Alwyn
Manchester - A City Speaks (1946) - Interlude (reconstructed by Philip Lane)
Conductor: Rumon Gamba. Orchestra: 大象传媒 Philharmonic. -
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William Alwyn
Desert Victory (1941) - Prologue: Alla Marcia (reconstructed by Philip Lane)
Conductor: Rumon Gamba. Orchestra: 大象传媒 Philharmonic. -
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William Alwyn
The Rocking Horse Winner (1949) - Paul's Last Ride
Composer: Philip Lane. Conductor: Rumon Gamba. Orchestra: 大象传媒 Philharmonic. -
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William Alwyn
Svengali (1954) - Libera Me (reconstructed by Philip Lane)
Singer: Susan Bullock. Director: Jeffrey Wynn Davies. Conductor: Rumon Gamba. Orchestra: 大象传媒 Philharmonic. -
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William Alwyn
The Card (1952) - The Prelude
Conductor: Rumon Gamba. Orchestra: 大象传媒 Philharmonic. -
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William Alwyn
The Card (1952) - Dendry and Nellie (reconstructed by Philip Lane)
Performer: Andrew Orton. Conductor: Rumon Gamba. Orchestra: 大象传媒 Philharmonic. -
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William Alwyn
Swiss Family Robinson (1960) - Titles (reconstructed by Philip Lane)
Conductor: Rumon Gamba. Orchestra: 大象传媒 Philharmonic. -
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William Alwyn
Odd Man Out (1946) - Delirium and Lullaby
Music Arranger: Christopher Palmer. Conductor: Richard Hickox. Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. -
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William Alwyn
Odd Man Out (1946) - Nemesis and Finale
Music Arranger: Christopher Palmer. Conductor: Richard Hickox. Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. -
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William Alwyn
They Flew Alone (1941) - II. Nocturne: Moderato (a la Chopin) - Alla Marcia
Composer: Philip Lane. Performer: Paul Jones. Conductor: Rumon Gamba. Orchestra: 大象传媒 Philharmonic.
Broadcast
- Sat 11 Feb 2017 15:00大象传媒 Radio 3
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