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Composer of the Week: Rozsa

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Ben-Hur, King of Kings and El Cid were films that made Rozsa a househould name to a new generation of cinema-goers. His scores did not simply dazzle, they were brilliantly contrived to add atmosphere, emotion and intensity. Roderic Dunnett also investigates how Rozsa's inspired flair for colourful yet measured orchestration secured a career as a composer in the Romantic tradition. Ben-Hur
MGM Studio Orchestra, conducted by the Composer
King of Kings (excerpts)
City of Prague Philharmonic, Crouch End Festival Chorus, conductor Kenneth Alwyn
Sinfonia Concertante
Igor Gruppman (violin), Richard Bock (cello), New Zealand Symphony
Orchestra, conductor James Sedares Repeated next Thursday 11.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
El Cid
Unknown:
Roderic Dunnett
Conductor:
Kenneth Alwyn
Conductor:
Sinfonia Concertante
Violin:
Igor Gruppman
Violin:
Richard Bock
Conductor:
James Sedares
Source: Radio Times

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