This week’s episode of Saturday Cinema, with host Lynne Warfel, explores what is still considered one of the greatest years in American film history with a look at the outstanding films of 1939 including Stagecoach, The Wizard of Oz, Wuthering Heights and more. Listen now and check out the playlist below!
Playlist
Gone with the Wind: Tara Theme
Max Steiner (Composer)
John Williams (Conductor)
Aisle Seat (Album)
Boston Pops Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 4:41
Juarez: Carlotta's Theme
Erich Korngold (Composer)
Charles Gerhardt (Conductor)
Classic Film Scores for Bette Davis (Album)
National Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 2:52
Dark Victory: Suite
Max Steiner (Composer)
Charles Gerhardt (Conductor)
Classic Film Scores for Bette Davis (Album)
National Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 6:25
The Wizard of Oz: Concert Suite
Harold Arlen (Composer)
John Williams (Conductor)
The Hollywood Sound (Album)
London Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 5:52
Stagecoach: Narrative for Orchestra
Richard Hageman (Composer)
Paul Bateman (Conductor)
True Grit: Music from the Classic Films of John Wayne (Album)
City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 6:38
Wuthering Heights: Cathy's Theme
Alfred Newman (Composer)
John Williams (Conductor)
Cinema Serenade 2: The Golden Age (Album)
Boston Pops Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Itzhak Perlman, Violin (Soloist)
Duration: 3:41
Of Mice and Men: Barley Wagons
Aaron Copland (Composer)
Elgar Howarth (Conductor)
Essential Aaron Copland: 12 Greatest Hits (Album)
London Sinfonietta (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 2:14
Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex Suite II: The Queen
Erich Korngold (Composer)
Carl Davis (Conductor)
Elizabeth and Essex (Album)
Munich Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 13:12
Goodbye Mr. Chips: Theme
Richard Addinsell (Composer)
Kenneth Alwyn (Conductor)
British Light Music: Richard Addinsell (Album)
BBC Concert Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 3:19
Love the music?
Show your support by making a gift to YourClassical.
Each day, we’re here for you with thoughtful streams that set the tone for your day – not to mention the stories and programs that inspire you to new discovery and help you explore the music you love.
YourClassical is available for free, because we are listener-supported public media. Take a moment to make your gift today.
