On the latest episode of Saturday Cinema, host Lynne Warfel celebrates the 250th anniversary with music from films that celebrate the U.S. Selections include music from 1941, Apollo 13, Forrest Gump and more. Listen now!
Playlist
The Informer: Suite
Composer: Max Steiner
Conductor: Charles Gerhardt
Orchestra/Ensemble: National Philharmonic Orchestra
RCA 136
1941: March
Composer: John Williams
Conductor: John Williams
Orchestra/Ensemble: Boston Pops Orchestra
Philips 420178
Apollo 13: Main Title
Composer: James Horner
Conductor: James Horner
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
MCA 3432
Apollo 13: Re-entry and Splashdown
Composer: James Horner
Conductor: Erich Kunzel
Orchestra/Ensemble: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Telarc 80437
The Godfather Part II: Main Title/The Immigrant
Composer: Nino Rota
Conductor: John Williams
Orchestra/Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra
Sony 62788
Born on the Fourth of July
Composer: John Williams
Conductor: John Williams
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
Soloists: Thomas Hooten, trumpet
SELF PROD 462
Forrest Gump: Suite
Composer: Alan Silvestri
Conductor: Alan Silvestri
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
Sony 66430
Star-Spangled Spectacular
Composer: George M. Cohan
Conductor: Erich Kunzel
Orchestra/Ensemble: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Telarc 80144
Hidden Figures: Hidden Figures
Composer: Hans Zimmer/Pharrell Williams/Benjamin Wallfisch
Orchestra/Ensemble: Studio Orchestra
Columbia 88985404782
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