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Composer of the Week

Golden Age of Hollywood

Episode 1: Music for the Talkies

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod introduces music from the 'father of film music', Max Steiner, as well as two other European emigres, Erich Korngold and Franz Waxman. Show more

Composer of the Week

Golden Age of Hollywood

Episode 2: Tackling the Classics

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod focuses on the musical fruits of Hollywood's fascination with novels and historical adventures. With scores by Alfred Newman, Franz Waxman and Korngold. Show more

Composer of the Week

Golden Age of Hollywood

Episode 4: Censorship in Tinseltown

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod explores censorship in Hollywood, focusing on its impact on the film Duel in the Sun and the popularity of Biblical and historical narratives. Show more

Composer of the Week

Golden Age of Hollywood

Episode 3: Wartime in the Dream Factory

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod considers how the Second World War affected the Hollywood film industry. Including music by by Waxman, Tiomkin, Herrrmann and Rozsa. Show more

Composer of the Week

Golden Age of Hollywood

Episode 5: More Stars Than There Are in Heaven

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod introduces classic scores from the twilight years of the Hollywood studio system, including Dial M for Murder, A Place in the Sun and Psycho. Show more