Without a Past
In his 80s, Legrand continues to reinvent. Donald Macleod is joined by Michel Legrand's collaborator, theatre director and composer Jeremy Sams.
In his 80s, Legrand continues to reinvent.
Michel Legrand is best known for creating the soundtracks for over 200 films, including The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, The Thomas Crown Affair and The Go-Between. But he had an insatiable creative spirit that led him into the world of theatre, ballet, opera and more.
Today, Donald learns how, late in life, Legrand launched into a new era of classical composition - while still making time to pilot his own plane.
Donald Macleod is joined by Michel Legrand's collaborator, theatre director and composer Jeremy Sams.
Once Upon a Summertime
Michel Legrand, composer
Melissa Errico & Michel Legrand, performers
Michel & Melissa at Work
Melissa Errico & Michel Legrand, performers
Concerto pour piano
Michel Legrand, composer
Mikko Franck, conductor
Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
Now and Then
Michel Legrand, composer
Maria Friedman, vocal
Now and Then Orchestra
Summer Me, Winter Me
Michel Legrand, composer
Barbra Streisand, vocal
Les DΓ©linquants
Michel Legrand, composer
Concerto pour violoncelle
Michel Legrand, composer
Mikko Franck, conductor
Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
I Will Wait For You
Michel Legrand, composer
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