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Sound of Cinema: Dickens at the London Film Festival

Dickens at the London Film Festival

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Matthew Sweet explores the world of film music.

Recorded at this year's BFI London Film Festival, Matthew Sweet introduces a concert of music inspired by the opening film of the festival performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra.

Recorded at Alexandra Palace as part of this year's BFI London Film Festival, Matthew Sweet introduces a concert of music inspired by the opening film of the festival, Armando Iannucci's 'The Personal History of David Copperfield', performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Ben Palmer. The programme features music from Dickens adaptations for the screen including 'Oliver Twist', 'David Copperfield', 'Nickolas Nickleby', 'Great Expectations', 'Our Mutual Friend', 'A Christmas Carol' and 'David Copperfield' including music for the new film from concert guest, Christopher Willis.

The concert also features the singers Adrian de Gregorian and Fflur Wyn.

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