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Son of God

Matthew Sweet with a programme of film music inspired by the life and times of Christ.

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Sat 19 Mar 201615:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Andrew Lloyd Webber

    Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) - Superstar

    Conductor: André Previn. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • MCA.

  • John Debney

    The Passion of the Christ (2004) - Bearing the Cross

    Conductor: Nick Ingman. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Sony Classical.

  • Alfred Newman

    The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) - Main Theme

    Conductor: Alfred Newman. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • United Artists Records.

  • Maurice Jarre

    Jesus of Nazareth (1977) - Annunciation

    Conductor: Maurice Jarre. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Castle Music.

  • John Debney

    The Young Messiah (2016) - Mary Reveals The Truth to Jesus / Jesus Talks to God

    Conductor: John Debney. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • LAKESHORE RECORDS.

  • John Cameron

    The Ruling Class (1972) - Closing Credits

    Conductor: John Cameron. Ensemble: Studio-Ensemble.
    • AMC.

  • Harry Gregson‐Williams

    The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) - The Battle

    Conductor: Harry Gregson‐Williams. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Walt Disney.

  • Miklós Rózsa

    King of Kings (1961) - Miracles

    Conductor: Miklós Rózsa. Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra.
    • Sony.

  • Peter Gabriel

    The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) - Gethsemane

    • Real World Records.

  • Carl Davis

    Ben Hur (1987 score to 1925 film) - Ben-Hur's Return

    Conductor: Carl Davis. Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
    • Silva America.

  • Miklós Rózsa

    Ben Hur (1959) - Overture

    Conductor: Miklós Rózsa. Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra.
    • PREMIER SOUNDTRACKS.

  • Roque Baños

    Risen (2016) - Empty Tomb

    Conductor: Roque Baños. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Madison Gate Records.

  • Eric Idle

    Life of Brian (1979) - Always Look on the Bright Side of Life (Instrumental)

    Performer: Studio-Ensemble.

  • Clint Mansell

    High-Rise (2016) - Critical Mass

    Conductor: Matt Dunkley.
    • High-Rise (Original Soundtrack Recording).
    • Silva Screen Records.

Broadcast

  • Sat 19 Mar 201615:00
    BBC Radio 3

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