The Golden Age of Light Music: Cinema Classics (Songs and Themes from Theatre)

The title of this collection may raise a few eyebrows when the tracklisting is perused. Film buffs each have their own particular favourites when it comes to ‘classic’ movies, and the lists that regularly appear of ‘the very best films of all time’ often make one wonder whose opinions have been sought!

Undoubtedly some of the films represented in this CD were outstanding, and have stood the test of time. Others were very popular in their day, but for various reasons they have slipped from the conscious memory of many of us.

Among the truly great Hollywood composers you’ll find Max Steiner, Miklos Rozsa, Dimitri Tiomkin, Alfred Newman, Elmer Bernstein, Bronislau Kaper, Henry Mancini, Jerome Moross and Ernest Gold.

But be prepared for a few pleasant surprises from Ray Martin, Ron Grainer, Ron Goodwin and Robert Farnon, in an excerpt from his most widely acclaimed film score.

Contents:
1. Tara's Theme (from the film 'Gone With The Wind'): Max Steiner - Cyril Ornadel and the Starlight Symphony
2. 'The Magnificent Seven' - Theme from the film: Elmer Bernstein - Al Caiola and his Orchestra
3. 'Ben-Hur' - Prelude: Miklós Rózsa - The Cinema Sound Stage Orchestra
4. 'The Waltz Of The Toreadors' - Theme from the film: Richard Addinsell - Pinewood Studio Orchestra conducted by Ken Jones
5. 'Exodus' - Main Title from the Film: Ernest Gold - Billy Vaughn and his Orchestra
6. 'Friendly Persuasion' (Thee I Love) (theme from the film): Dimitri Tiomkin - Ronnie Aldrich, Piano and the Dreamers
7. Look For A Star (from the film 'Circus Of Horrors'): Mark Anthony, real name Tony Hatch - Billy Vaughn and his Orchestra
8. On The Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe (from the film 'The Harvey Girls'): Harry Warren, Johnny Mercer, arr. Roland Shaw - Frank Chacksfield and his Orchestra
9. The Café Royal Waltz (from the film 'The Trials Of Oscar Wilde'): Ron Goodwin - Ron Goodwin and his Concert Orchestra
10. Moon River (from the film 'Breakfast at Tiffanys'): Henry Mancini - David Carroll and his Orchestra
11. 'Picnic' - theme from the film: George W. Dunning - Russ Conway, Piano, With Tony Osborne and his Orchestra and the Rita Williams Singers
12. 'Three Coins In The Fountain' - Title music: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn, arr. Roland Shaw - Frank Chacksfield and his Orchestra
13. 'Mon Oncle' - Themes from the film: Franck Barcellini - Film Soundtrack, Orchestra Unidentified
14. Johnny's Tune (from the film 'Some People'): Ron Grainer - Gordon Franks and his Orchestra
15. 'It's Great To Be Young' -Title music: Ray Martin - Ray Martin and his Concert Orchestra with the Coronets
16. 'The Dam Busters' - March (Theme from the film): Eric Coates - Eric Coates and his Concert Orchestra
17. Lady Barbara (from the film 'Captain Horatio Hornblower, RN'): Robert Farnon - The London Festival Symphony Orchestra conducted by Robert Farnon
18. 'The Brothers Karamazov' - Love Theme: Bronislau Kaper - Helmut Zacharias and his Magic Violins
19. 'The Razor's Edge' Film Music: Alfred Newman - Alfred Newman and his Orchestra
20. 'Invitation' - Theme from the film: Bronislau Kaper, arr. Percy Faith - Percy Faith and his Orchestra
21. 'The Robe' - Love theme from the film: Alfred Newman - Cyril Ornadel and the Starlight Symphony
22. 'Light In The Piazza' - Main Theme from the film: Mario Nascimbene, arr. Percy Faith - Percy Faith and his Orchestra
23. 'King Of Kings' - Miracles of Christ: Miklós Rózsa - The Cinema Sound Stage Orchestra
24. 'The Big Country' - Title music: Jerome Moross - Jerome Moross conducting Studio Orchestra