This week on Saturday Cinema, join host Lynne Warfel to celebrate dads, grandpas, uncles and other father figures interwoven with films about the African American experience. Selections include music from Up, Black Panther, Mrs. Doubtfire and more. Listen now!
Playlist
The Color Purple: Theme
Composer: Quincy Jones
Conductor: David Newman
Orchestra/Ensemble: Varese Sarabande Symphony Orchestra
Soloists: Belinda Broughton, violin
Varese Sarabande 6151155
Field of Dreams: The Place Where Dreams Come True
Composer: James Horner
Conductor: James Horner
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
RCA 3060
To Kill a Mockingbird: Main Title
Composer: Elmer Bernstein
Conductor: Erich Kunzel
Orchestra/Ensemble: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Telarc 80708
On Golden Pond: Main Theme
Composer: Dave Grusin
Conductor: Erich Kunzel
Orchestra/Ensemble: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Soloists: William Tritt, piano
Telarc 80474
Amistad: Cinque’s Theme
Composer: John Williams
Conductor: John Williams
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
Dreamworks 50035
Amistad: Dry Your Tears Afrika
Composer: John Williams
Conductor: John Williams
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
Dreamworks 50035
The Lion King: King of Pride Rock
Composer: Hans Zimmer
Conductor: Nick Glennie-Smith
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
Walt Disney 608587
Hidden Figures: Katherine
Composer: Hans Zimmer/Pharrell Williams/Benjamin Wallfisch
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
Columbia 88985404782
Hidden Figures: Lift Off
Composer: Hans Zimmer/Pharrell Williams/Benjamin Wallfisch
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
Columbia 88985404782
Hidden Figures: Hidden Figures
Composer: Hans Zimmer/Pharrell Williams/Benjamin Wallfisch
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
Columbia 88985404782
How to Train Your Dragon: This is Berk
Composer: John Powell
Conductor: Gavin Greenaway
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
Varese Sarabande 67012
The Godfather: Suite
Composer: Nino Rota
Conductor: Vincent Fanuele
Orchestra/Ensemble: Galway Pops Orchestra
Soloists: James Galway, flute
RCA 61326
12 Years a Slave: Washington; Solomon
Composer: Hans Zimmer
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
Sony 857
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: Scherzo for Motorcycle
Composer: John Williams
Conductor: John Williams
Orchestra/Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic
DG 4861706
Mrs. Doubtfire: Main Title
Composer: Howard Shore
Conductor: Howard Shore
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
Arista 11015
Yentl: Papa, Can You Hear Me?
Composer: Alan Bergman/Marilyn Bergman/Michel Legrand
Soloists: Barbra Streisand, vocals
Columbia 39152
Black Panther: United Nations/End Credits
Composer: Ludwig Goransson
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
Hollywood 2018
The Kid Fantasy
Composer: Charlie Chaplin
Soloists: Philippe Quint, violin
Warner 585381
Father of the Bride: Main Title
Composer: Alan Silvestri
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
Varese Sarabande 66460
Up: Carl Goes Up
Composer: Michael Giacchino
Conductor: Tim Simonec
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
Walt Disney 1372702
A River Runs Through It: Main Theme
Composer: Mark Isham
Conductor: Erich Kunzel
Orchestra/Ensemble: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Telarc 80440
The Empire Strikes Back: Imperial March
Composer: John Williams
Conductor: John Williams
Orchestra/Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic
DG 4861706
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