From the Royal Albert Hall, Richard Attenborough presents a celebration of music in cinema, from the early days of the silent screen, through the Golden Age of Hollywood and the achievements of British composers such as Walton and Arnold, to the blockbusters of today.
Jonas Gwangwa and Nicola
Emmanuelle (singers), African Choir, Magdalen College Choir,
BBC Concert Orchestra, conductors
Carl Davis and George Fenton The Silents:
Carl Davis Hollywood; Excerpts from Napoleon: The Eagle of Destiny; Gigue (Bal des Victimes); The Fan; Tambourin The Golden Age:
Korngold Overture: The Sea Hawk Steiner Gone with the Wind
Herrmann Psycho
A Tribute to David Lean:
Jarre Lawrence of Arabia; Dr Zhivago
9.00 The European Composer In Hollywood
Mark Russell assesses the influence of the European film composer in Hollywood and talks to George Fenton , John Barry and Hans Zimmer about their experiences of working there.
9.20 British Films:
Walton Spitfire Prelude and Fugue
Arnold The Bridge on the River Kwai Chaplin Limelight
Fenton Shadowlands; Cry Freedom Film Music Today:
Williams Schindler 's List; Star Wars