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Sound of Cinema: Episode 123: The Entertainer

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The Entertainer

Episode 123

Episode 123: The Entertainer

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Matthew Sweet introduces film music inspired by the idea of the entertainer.

Matthew Sweet introduces film music inspired by the idea of the entertainer to mark the release of Florence Foster Jenkins, featuring a score by Alexandre Desplat.

Matthew Sweet introduces a selection of film music inspired by the idea of 'The Entertainer' in the week of the launch of Stephen Frears's new film "Florence Foster Jenkins", with music by Alexandre Desplat.

The programme features music from "Behind The Candelabra"; "Limelight"; "L'Illusioniste"; "La Strada"; "Yankee Doodle Dandy"; "Annie Get Your Gun"; "Calamity Jane" and "Marguerite". The Classic Score of the Week is "Singin' In The Rain".

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