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The Newman family

Saturday Cinema - Sept. 6, 2025

On the latest episode of Saturday Cinema, join host Lynne Warfel for a program dedicated to music by and about the Newman family: Alfred, Lionel, Randy, Thomas and David. Selections include Wuthering HeightsMosters, Inc. and Bridge of Spies. Listen now!

Playlist

20th Century Fox Fanfare
Composer: Alfred Newman
Conductor: Erich Kunzel
Orchestra/Ensemble: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Telarc 80168

Anastasia
Composer: Alfred Newman
Conductor: Charles Gerhardt
Orchestra/Ensemble: National Philharmonic Orchestra
RCA 184

The Robe
Composer: Alfred Newman
Conductor: Charles Gerhardt
Orchestra/Ensemble: National Philharmonic Orchestra
RCA 184

Monsters, Inc.: The Ride of the Doors
Composer: Randy Newman
Conductor: Randy Newman
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
Walt Disney 607127

Monsters, Inc.: If I Didn’t Have You/Monsters, Inc.
Composer: Randy Newman
Conductor: Randy Newman
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
Soloists: Billy Crystal, vocals
Walt Disney 607127

Bridge of Spies: End Title
Composer: Thomas Newman
Conductor: Thomas Newman
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
Hollywood 2280802

Wuthering Heights: Cathy’s Theme
Composer: Alfred Newman
Conductor: Charles Gerhardt
Orchestra/Ensemble: National Philharmonic Orchestra
RCA 184

How the West Was Won
Composer: Alfred Newman
Conductor: Erich Kunzel
Orchestra/Ensemble: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Telarc 80141

Galaxy Quest: Main Theme
Composer: David Newman
Conductor: John Morris Russell
Orchestra/Ensemble: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Fanfare Cincinnati 15

The Greatest Story Ever Told: Theme
Composer: Ken Darby/Alfred Newman
Orchestra/Ensemble: Prague Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra
Primary Wave 500609

Seabiscuit: Suite
Composer: Randy Newman
Conductor: Thomas Newman
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra

Little Women: Under the Umbrella
Composer: Thomas Newman
Conductor: Kenneth Alwyn
Orchestra/Ensemble: City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Silva 6018

All About Eve: Main Title
Composer: Alfred Newman
Conductor: Charles Gerhardt
Orchestra/Ensemble: National Philharmonic Orchestra
RCA 183

How to Marry a Millionaire: Street Scene
Composer: Alfred Newman
Conductor: John Wilson
Orchestra/Ensemble: Sinfonia of London
Chandos 5294

Song of Bernadette
Composer: Alfred Newman
Conductor: Charles Gerhardt
Orchestra/Ensemble: National Philharmonic Orchestra
RCA 184

Airport
Composer: Alfred Newman
Conductor: Charles Gerhardt
Orchestra/Ensemble: National Philharmonic Orchestra
RCA 184

Family Album: Homage to Alfred, Emil and Lionel Newman
Composer: Randy Newman
Soloists: Gloria Cheng, piano
Harmonia Mundi 907635

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