Poster Saturday Cinema
MPR
Saturday Cinema

January birthdays

Saturday Cinema - Jan. 13, 2024

Join Lynne Warfel for two full hours of your favorite film music on the latest episode of Saturday Cinema, in which we celebrate January birthdays with music from the films of Butterfly McQueen, George Reeves, Jane Wyman, Carver Dana Andrews and more. Listen now.

Playlist

Gone with the Wind: Tara Theme
Composer: Max Steiner
Conductor: John Williams
Orchestra/Ensemble: Boston Pops Orchestra

The Best Years of Our Lives: Theme
Composer: Hugo Friedhofe
Conductor: John Williams
Orchestra/Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

Lost Weekend: Love Theme
Composer: Miklos Rozsa
Conductor: John Williams
Orchestra/Ensemble: Boston Pops Orchestra
Soloist: Itzhak Perlman, violin

Johnny Belinda: Suite
Composer: Max Steiner
Conductor: Charles Gerhardt
Orchestra/Ensemble: National Philharmonic Orchestra

Raintree County: Overture
Composer: Johnny Green
Conductor: Johnny Green
Orchestra/Ensemble: MGM Studio Orchestra

Fiddler on the Roof Potpourri
Composer: Jerry Bock
Conductor: John Williams
Orchestra/Ensemble: Boston Pops Orchestra

Chinatown: Love Theme from Chinatown (End Title)
Composer: Jerry Goldsmith
Conductor: Jerry Goldsmith
Orchestra/Ensemble: Hollywood Studio Symphony Orchestra

There's No Business Like Show Business
Composer: Irving Berlin
Conductor: John Williams
Orchestra/Ensemble: Boston Pops Orchestra

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World: Main Theme
Composer: Ernest Gold
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World: The Big W
Composer: Ernest Gold
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra

Suspicion: Prelude
Composer: Franz Waxman
Conductor: Paul Bateman
Orchestra/Ensemble: City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

Philadelphia Story: Suite
Composer: Franz Waxman
Conductor: Charles Gerhardt
Orchestra/Ensemble: National Philharmonic Orchestra

Charade: Punch and Judy
Composer: Henry Mancini
Conductor: Erich Kunzel
Orchestra/Ensemble: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra

Murder on the Orient Express: Waltz
Composer: Richard Rodney Bennett
Conductor: John Mauceri
Orchestra/Ensemble: Hollywood Bowl Orchestra

Camelot: The Simple Joys of Maidenhood
Composer: Frederick Loewe
Conductor: Alfred Newman
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra

Dance of the Cuckoos
Composer: Marvin Hatley
Orchestra/Ensemble: London Music Works

Babes in Toyland: Eccentric Dance
Composer: Victor Herbert
Conductor: Keith Brion
Orchestra/Ensemble: Razumovsky Symphony Orchestra

You’ve Got Mail: Empty Store
Composer: George Fenton
Conductor: George Fenton
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra

8 1/2: Walking the Gangplank
Composer: Nino Rota
Conductor: Riccardo Muti
Orchestra/Ensemble: Orchestra of La Scala, Milan

The Big Sleep: Suite
Composer: Max Steiner
Conductor: Charles Gerhardt
Orchestra/Ensemble: National Philharmonic Orchestra

Love the music?

Donate by phone
1-800-562-8440

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.

More Ways to Give

Your Donation

$5/month
$10/month
$15/month
$20/month
$

Latest Saturday Cinema Episodes

VIEW ALL EPISODES

Latest Saturday Cinema Episodes

Fathers' Day

Fathers' Day

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares music from films that celebrate dads of all kinds, including ‘Field of Dreams,’ ‘The Lion King’ and ‘To Kill a Mockingbird.’ Listen now!

1:58:56
Send in your Saturday Cinema requests!
Lynne Warfel chats with MPR News about the power of film music
Not just for the movies: part two

Not just for the movies: part two

On the latest episode of Saturday Cinema, host Lynne Warfel shares symphonic works by Bernard Herrmann, Franz Waxman, Nino Rota and Jerry Goldsmith. Listen now!

1:58:57
Not just for the movies!

Not just for the movies!

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares symphonic works by John Williams, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Howard Shore and Danny Elfman. Listen now!

1:59:00
May listener requests

May listener requests

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares listeners’ requests for their favorite film music. Selections include music from ‘The Color Purple,’ ‘Gigi,’ ‘The Hobbit’ and more. Listen now!

1:58:58
Memorial Day

Memorial Day

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares music from films that recognize service and sacrifice, including ‘Band of Brothers,’ ‘Glory’ and ‘Bridge on the River Kwai.’ Listen now!

1:58:57
More May birthdays

More May birthdays

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel celebrates famous folks born in May, including Erich Wolfgang Korngold, John Wayne, Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Jimmy Stewart and more. Listen now!

1:58:57
Moms!

Moms!

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel celebrates Mother’s Day with music from movies that celebrate moms and mother figures, including ‘Steel Magnolias,’ ‘Dumbo,’ ‘Mrs. Doubtfire,’ ‘Hook’ and ‘Little Women.’ Listen now!

1:58:59
May birthdays with guest host Ward Jacobsen

May birthdays with guest host Ward Jacobsen

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ guest host Ward Jacobsen celebrates famous folks born in May. Selections include music from ‘Superman,’ ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ ‘A Summer Place’ and more. Listen now!

1:58:58
VIEW ALL EPISODES
YourClassical Radio
00:00
Infinity:NaN