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Within the first 10 seconds you’ll know where you are. Due to the futuristic subject matter, George Lucas wanted a reassuringly romantic melodic score. John Williams set about re-energising the orchestra as a relevant tool in film music, creating the AFI’s no. 1 soundtrack from the first 100 years of cinema. Williams took inspiration from the composers of the golden age of cinema like Korngold. May the Force be with You! Composer: John Williams Performer: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Yan Pascal Tortelier Recording date: 24 July 1999 Date of broadcast: 24 July 1999
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