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Christmas Concert

Sound of Cinema is in concert this Christmas with Matthew Sweet, the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic and conductor Ben Palmer offering a festive mix of film music from across the decades.

Sound of Cinema is in concert this Christmas with the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic and conductor Ben Palmer offering a festive mix of film music from across the decades. Matthew Sweet introduces scores from timeless classics such A Christmas Carol, It’s a Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street. Also included in the mix is the music for Gremlins and The Chronicles of Narnia plus an exuberant orchestral journey aboard The Polar Express; and Matthew, Ben and the orchestra are joined by the singer Nina Bennett for a Christmas moment marking the 60th anniversary of Dr Who.

Featured composers include Alan Silvestri, Dmitri Tiomkin, Malcolm Arnold, Jerry Goldsmith, Bruce Broughton, Murray Gold and James Newton-Howard. Something for everyone on Sound of Cinema this Christmas.

1 hour, 14 minutes

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Sat 23 Dec 2023 15:00
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Alan Silvestri

    A Christmas Carol "Overture"

    Orchestra: ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic. Conductor: Ben Palmer.

  • Dimitri Tiomkin

    It's A Wonderful Life "Suite"

    Orchestra: ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic. Conductor: Ben Palmer.

  • Bruce Broughton

    Miracle On 34th Street "Overture"

    Orchestra: ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic. Conductor: Ben Palmer.

  • Malcolm Arnold

    Whistle Down The Wind "Suite"

    Music Arranger: Christopher Palmer. Orchestra: ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic. Conductor: Ben Palmer.

  • Jerry Goldsmith

    Gremlins "Suite"

    Orchestra: ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic. Conductor: Ben Palmer.

  • Murray Gold

    Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol "Abigail's Song"

    Orchestra: ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic. Conductor: Ben Palmer. Singer: Nina Bennett.

  • Harry Gregson‐Williams

    The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe "Suite"

    Music Arranger: Stephen Bulla. Orchestra: ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic. Conductor: Ben Palmer.

  • Alan Silvestri

    The Polar Express "Suite"

    Music Arranger: Jerry Brubaker. Orchestra: ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic. Conductor: Ben Palmer.

  • John Williams

    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Alone "Main Title"

    Conductor: John Williams. Choir: American Boychoir. Orchestra: Boston Pops Orchestra.
    • ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Alone - 25th Aniiversary Edition.
    • Masterworks.

  • Mykola Leontovych

    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Alone "Carol Of The Bells"

    Music Arranger: John Williams. Conductor: John Williams. Choir: American Boychoir. Orchestra: Boston Pops Orchestra.
    • ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Alone - 25th Aniiversary Edition.
    • Masterworks.

Broadcast

  • Sat 23 Dec 2023 15:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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