The films of David Lean
David Lean was one of Britain's greatest and most influential film-makers. Matthew Sweet reflects his work through the music for his films.
David Lean was one of Britain鈥檚 greatest and most influential film makers, directing epics such as 鈥楲awrence of Arabia鈥�, 鈥楾he Bridge On The River Kwai鈥� and Doctor Zhivago鈥�. Matthew Sweet reflects his work through the music for his films.
The programme makes reference to 'In Which We Serve', 'Bounty', 'Blithe Spirit', 'Brief Encounter', 'This Happy Breed', 'The Ghost Camera', 'Great Expectations', 'Oliver Twist', 'The Passionate Friends', 'Summertime', 'Madeleine', 'The Sound Barrier', 'Hobson's Choice', 'The Bridge On The River Kwai', 'Lawrence of Arabia', 'Doctor Zhivago', 'Ryan's Daughter' and 'Passage To India'.
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Clifton Parker
In Which We Serve (1942) - Titles
Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. -
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Richard Addinsell
Blithe Spirit (1945) - Waltz
Orchestra: 大象传媒 Philharmonic. Conductor: Rumon Gamba.- The Film Music of Richard Addinsell.
- Chandos.
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Sergey Rachmaninov
Brief Encounter (1945) - Piano Concerto No 2
Performer: Eileen Joyce. Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Erich Leinsdorf.- Concert Classics.
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Walter Goehr
Great Expectations 1946) - Titles
Composer: Kenneth Pakeman. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. -
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Arnold Bax
Oliver Twist (1948) - Fagin's Romp, Oliver's pickpocketing lesson, Finale
Orchestra: 大象传媒 Philharmonic. Conductor: Rumon Gamba.- The Film Music of Arnold Bax.
- CHANDOS.
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Richard Addinsell
The Passionate Friends (1949) - Suite
Orchestra: Royal Ballet Sinfonia. Conductor: Kenneth Alwyn.- Addinsell: Film Music.
- ASV.
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Malcolm Arnold
SOUND BARRIER(1952): Rhapsody for Orchestra
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Richard Hickox.- Malcolm Arnold: Film Music.
- CHANDOS.
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Malcolm Arnold
Hobson's Choice (1954) - Overture & Shoe Ballet
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Richard Hickox.- Malcolm Arnold: Film Music.
- Chandos.
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Maurice Jarre
Doctor Zhivago (1965): Lara's Theme
Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Maurice Jarre.- Hollywood Collection Vol.1 - Doctor Zhivago.
- CBS.
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Malcolm Arnold
Bridge Over The River Kwai - Prelude and Colonel Bogey
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: David Hickox.- Malcolm Arnold: Film Music.
- Chandos.
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Maurice Jarre
Lawrence of Arabia (1962): Overture
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Maurice Jarre.- Lawrence of Arabia - Original Soundtrack Recording.
- CINEPHILE.
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Maurice Jarre
Doctor Zhivago (1965): Suite
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Maurice Jarre.- Maurice Jarre's Musical Tribute to David Lean.
- Milan.
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Maurice Jarre
Ryan's Daughter (1970) - Main Title
Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Maurice Jarre.- Doctor Zhivago & Ryan's Daughter - Original MGM Soundtrack Recordings.
- MGM.
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Vangelis
Mutiny on the Bounty (1984) - Main Titles
Performer: Vangelis.- Vangelis - Themes.
- Polydor.
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Malcolm Arnold
Bridge Over The River Kwai - Prelude and Colonel Bogey
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Richard Hickox.- Malcolm Arnold: Film Music.
- Chandos.
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Maurice Jarre
A Passage to India (1984) "A Passage to India/Bombay March"
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Maurice Jarre.- Movie Soundtrack - A Passage to India.
- Capitol.
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