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Christmas Concert

Sound of Cinema is in concert this Christmas with Matthew Sweet, the BBC Philharmonic and conductor Ben Palmer offering a festive mix of film music from across the decades.

Sound of Cinema is in concert this Christmas with the BBC Philharmonic and conductor Ben Palmer offering a festive mix of film music from across the decades. Matthew Sweet introduces scores from timeless classics such A Christmas Carol, It’s a Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street. Also included in the mix is the music for Gremlins and The Chronicles of Narnia plus an exuberant orchestral journey aboard The Polar Express; and Matthew, Ben and the orchestra are joined by the singer Nina Bennett for a Christmas moment marking the 60th anniversary of Dr Who.

Featured composers include Alan Silvestri, Dmitri Tiomkin, Malcolm Arnold, Jerry Goldsmith, Bruce Broughton, Murray Gold and James Newton-Howard. Something for everyone on Sound of Cinema this Christmas.

1 hour, 14 minutes

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Sat 23 Dec 202315:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Alan Silvestri

    A Christmas Carol "Overture"

    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Ben Palmer.

  • Dimitri Tiomkin

    It's A Wonderful Life "Suite"

    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Ben Palmer.

  • Bruce Broughton

    Miracle On 34th Street "Overture"

    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Ben Palmer.

  • Malcolm Arnold

    Whistle Down The Wind "Suite"

    Music Arranger: Christopher Palmer. Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Ben Palmer.

  • Jerry Goldsmith

    Gremlins "Suite"

    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Ben Palmer.

  • Murray Gold

    Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol "Abigail's Song"

    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Ben Palmer. Singer: Nina Bennett.

  • Harry Gregson‐Williams

    The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe "Suite"

    Music Arranger: Stephen Bulla. Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Ben Palmer.

  • Alan Silvestri

    The Polar Express "Suite"

    Music Arranger: Jerry Brubaker. Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Ben Palmer.

  • John Williams

    Home Alone "Main Title"

    Conductor: John Williams. Choir: American Boychoir. Orchestra: Boston Pops Orchestra.
    • Home Alone - 25th Aniiversary Edition.
    • Masterworks.

  • Mykola Leontovych

    Home Alone "Carol Of The Bells"

    Music Arranger: John Williams. Conductor: John Williams. Choir: American Boychoir. Orchestra: Boston Pops Orchestra.
    • Home Alone - 25th Aniiversary Edition.
    • Masterworks.

Broadcast

  • Sat 23 Dec 202315:00
    BBC Radio 3

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