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Legrand makes his mark at the movies. Donald Macleod is joined by Michel Legrand's collaborator, theatre director and composer Jeremy Sams.
Legrand makes his mark at the movies.
Michel Legrand is best known for creating the soundtracks for over 200 films, including The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, The Thomas Crown Affair and The Go-Between. But he had an insatiable creative spirit that led him into the world of theatre, ballet, opera and more.
Today, Donald discovers the stories - and arguments - behind some of Legrand’s most memorable soundtracks. Legrand joins forces with a young couple from New York to create Windmills of Your Mind.
Donald Macleod is joined by Michel Legrand's collaborator, theatre director and composer Jeremy Sams.
You Must Believe in Spring
Michel Legrand, composer
Tony Bennett, vocal
Bill Evans, piano
Windmills of Your Mind
Michel Legrand, composer
Noel Harrison, vocal
His Eyes, Her Eyes
Michel Legrand, composer & performer
How do you keep the music playing?
Michel Legrand, composer & performer
Watch what happens
Michel Legrand, composer & performer
What are you doing with the rest of your life?
Michel Legrand, composer & performer
The Go Between (Main Title)
Michel Legrand, composer
The Summer Knows
Michel Legrand, composer
The Hands of Time
Michel Legrand, composer
Overture from The Three Musketeers
Michel Legrand, composer
Flemish Radio Orchestra
Produced by Alice McKee for BBC Audio Wales & West
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Michel Legrand
You must believe in Spring
Performer: Bill Evans. Singer: Tony Bennett.- CONCORD : 13431219828.
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Michel Legrand
Windmills of your Mind
Singer: Noel Harrison. Orchestra: Michel Legrand et son orchestre.- RHINO : 081227153168.
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Michel Legrand
His Eyes, Her Eyes
Performer: Michel Legrand.- DECCA.
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Michel Legrand
How do you keep the music playing?
Performer: Michel Legrand.- DECCA.
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Michel Legrand
Watch What Happens
Performer: Michel Legrand.- DECCA.
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Michel Legrand
What are you doing with the rest of your life?
Performer: Michel Legrand.- MICHEL LEGRAND BY MICHEL LEGRAND.
- DECCA.
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Michel Legrand
The Go Between (Main Titles)
Performer: Michel Legrand.- DECCA.
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Michel Legrand
The Summer Knows
Performer: Michel Legrand.- MICHEL LEGRAND BY MICHEL LEGRAND.
- DECCA.
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Michel Legrand
The Hands of Time
Performer: Michel Legrand.- DECCA.
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Michel Legrand
Overture to The Three Musketeers
Orchestra: Finnish Radio Orchestra. Conductor: Michel Legrand.- UNIVERSAL.
Broadcast
- Wed 8 Jan 202516:00BBC Radio 3
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