On the latest episode of Saturday Cinema, Lynne Warfel surveys music from films that celebrate New Year’s Day or have New Year’s-ish scenes, including selections from Victor/Victoria, An American in Paris and An Affair to Remember. Listen now to two hours of your favorite film music.
Playlist
Victor/Victoria: End Credits
Composer: Henry Mancini
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
GNP 8038
Phantom Thread: Phantom Thread I
Composer: Jonny Greenwood
Conductor: Robert Ames
Orchestra/Ensemble: London Contemporary Orchestra
Nonesuch 564777
Phantom Thread: That's as May Be
Composer: Jonny Greenwood
Conductor: Robert Ames
Orchestra/Ensemble: London Contemporary Orchestra
Soloists: Katherine Tinker - piano
Nonesuch 564777
Phantom Thread: The Hem
Composer: Jonny Greenwood
Conductor: Robert Ames
Orchestra/Ensemble: London Contemporary Orchestra
Soloists: Katherine Tinker - piano
Nonesuch 564777
An American in Paris
Composer: George Gershwin
Conductor: John Williams
Orchestra/Ensemble: Boston Pops Orchestra
Philips 426404
The Godfather Part II: Main Title/The Immigrant
Composer: Nino Rota
Conductor: John Williams
Orchestra/Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra
Sony 62788
The Pink Panther: It Had Better Be Tonight
Composer: Henry Mancini
Conductor: Erich Kunzel
Orchestra/Ensemble: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Telarc 80183
Bells Are Ringing: The Party's Over
Composer: Jule Styne/Betty Comden/Adolph Green
Orchestra/Ensemble: Original Broadway Cast Recording
Soloists: Judy Holliday - vocals
Sony 65810
Victor/Victoria: Main Title
Composer: Henry Mancini
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
GNP 8038
Charade: Charade
Composer: Henry Mancini
Conductor: Henry Mancini
Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Pops
Soloists: Henry Mancini - piano
Denon 2320
The Apartment: Main Theme
Composer: Charles Williams
Conductor: Arthur Fiedler
Orchestra/Ensemble: Boston Pops Orchestra
RCA 60393
An Affair to Remember
Composer: Harry Warren
Conductor: John Mauceri
Orchestra/Ensemble: Hollywood Bowl Orchestra
Philips 446681
While You Were Sleeping: A Happy Ending
Composer: Randy Edelman
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
Varese Sarabande 66460
Sunset Boulevard: Selections
Composer: Franz Waxman
Conductor: John Mauceri
Orchestra/Ensemble: Hollywood Bowl Orchestra
Philips 442425
Holiday Inn: Let's Start the New Year Off Right
Composer: Irving Berlin
Conductor: Bob Crosby
Orchestra/Ensemble: Bob Crosby Orchestra
Soloists: Bing Crosby - vocals
MCA 25205
The Poseidon Adventure: Main Title
Composer: John Williams
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
Varese Sarabande 67059
Forrest Gump: Suite
Composer: Alan Silvestri
Conductor: Alan Silvestri
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
Sony 66430
The Holiday: Maestro
Composer: Hans Zimmer
Conductor: Hans Zimmer
Orchestra/Ensemble: Hollywood Studio Symphony
Varese Sarabande 66784
Singin' in the Rain: Main Theme
Composer: Nacio Herb Brown
Conductor: John Williams
Orchestra/Ensemble: Boston Pops Orchestra
Philips 411037
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