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Motherhood

Matthew Sweet focuses on the theme of motherhood inspired by the release of Pedro Aldomovar's latest film Parallel Mothers, with an acclaimed score by Alberto Iglesias.

Matthew Sweet focuses on the theme of motherhood with a selection of music for the screen that's inspried by the release of Pedro Aldomovar's latest film 'Parallel Mothers' featuring an acclaimed score by his regular collaborator, Alberto Iglesias.

The programme includes music from 'Mommie Dearest', 'La Ciociara' ('Two Women') and from several more recent films including 'Power Of The Dog', 'Lady Bird', 'Philomena', 'Arrival', 'Tully', 'The Lost Daughter', 'Goodnight Mommy' - all of which explore contrasting thoughts and ideas about motherhood. The Classic Score of the Week is Krzsztof Komeda's music for 'Rosemary's Baby'.

And there's also a chance to hear music by Sarah Angliss for Romala Garai's new film 'Amulet'.

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Sat 29 Jan 2022 15:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Henry Mancini

    Mommie Dearest, "End Credits"

    Performer: Mancini Pops Orchestra. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Henry Mancini.
    • Mommie Dearest (Music From The Paramount Motion Picture).
    • La-La Land Records.

  • Armando Trovajoli

    Two Women, "A Mother's Love"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • La Ciociara (Colonna Sonora Originale).
    • Cinevox Gold.

  • Jonny Greenwood

    The Power of the Dog, "25 Years"

    Performer: Jonny Greenwood.
    • The Power of the Dog - Music from the Netflix Film.
    • Lakeshore Records.

  • Michael Nyman

    The Piano, "The Promise"

    Performer: Michael Nyman. Orchestra: Munich Philharmonic Orchestra.
    • The Piano - Original music from the film by Jane Campion.
    • VENTURE.
    • 6.

  • Jon Brion

    Lady Bird, "Lady Bird"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Lady Bird - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
    • Lakeshore Records.

  • JΓ³hann JΓ³hannsson

    Arrival, "Kangaru"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: JΓ³hann JΓ³hannsson.
    • Arrival (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Deutsche Grammophon.

  • Rob Simonsen

    Tully, "Tully"

    • Tully (Music from the Motion Picture).
    • Backlot Music.

  • Dickon Hinchliffe

    The Lost Daughter, "Let Me Tell You All About It"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • The Lost Daughter (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film).
    • Milan Records.

  • Olga Neuwirth

    Goodnight Mommy, "Idyll & End Credits"

    Performer: Olga Neuwirth.
    • Original Soundtrack To Goodnight Mommy - Ich Seh Ich Seh.
    • Kairos.

  • Krzysztof Komeda

    Rosemary's Baby, "Suite"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: George Tipton.
    • Rosemary's Baby (Music From The Motion Picture Score).
    • Harkit Records.

  • Alberto Iglesias

    Parallel Mothers, "Suite"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Madres Paralelas (Banda sonara original de Alberto Iglesias).
    • Quartet Records.

  • Jung Jae-il

    Parasite, "The Belt of Faith"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Parasite.
    • Sacred Bones Records.

  • Sarah Angliss

    Amulet, "Sleep and Revelation"

    Performer: Sarah Angliss. Performer: Stephen Bentley-Klein. Performer: Stephen Hiscock. Singer: Sarah Gabriel. Singer: Robin Hallett. Singer: Melanie Pappenheim.
    • Amulet - extracts from the score.

Broadcast

  • Sat 29 Jan 2022 15:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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