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Edith is joined by composer John Harle, with playwright and writer Julia Donaldson

Join Edith Bowman for a weekly journey through the very best in film scores and movie music- this week, composer John Harle features Michael Nyman in Harmonising Hollywood

From sweeping orchestral scores to contemporary soundtrack favourites, Edith Bowman brings you the very best in film and television music.

In this week's edition of Harmonising Hollywood, composer John Harle explores Michael Nyman’s score for Peter Greenaway’s 1982 British period drama The Draughtsman's Contract.

We'll also be joined by acclaimed writer and playwright Julia Donaldson, who reveals her classical-inspired Pick of the Flicks.

And, as always, expect a carefully curated mix of brand new soundtrack releases and timeless cinematic classics.

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Music Played

  • Nicola Benedetti, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra & Kirill Karabits

    "Ladies in Lavender: "Main Title"

    • My First Decade.
    • Decca Music Group Ltd..
    • 10.

  • René Aubry

    The Gruffalo

    Performer: René Aubry.
    • Bucks Records.

  • Michael Giacchino

    Spider-Man: Brand New Day: "A Good Day to Dive"

    • Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Sony Classical.
    • 2.

  • Anthony Willis

    Soulm8ate: "Suite"

    • Back Lot Music.

  • Lalo Schifrin

    Dirty Harry: "Main Theme"

    • Aleph Records.

  • John Barry

    Born Free (Main Title)

    Orchestra: Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Conductor: Frederic Talgorn.
    • Born Free (Original Motion Picture Score).
    • Varese Sarabande.
    • 1.

  • Nick Foster & Jessica Jones

    A Toxic Love Story; "A Cute Blonde"

    • Netflix Music.

  • Anda Géza & Camerata Salzburg

    Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467: II. Andante \"Elvira Madigan\"

    • Mozart: Concierto para piano n. 21 – The Works.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).

  • James Horner

    Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan: "Surprise Attack"

    • La La Land Records.

  • Paul Saunderson

    Evolution Suite

    • BBC Studios.

Broadcast

  • Today 16:00
    BBC Radio 3

Podcast

  • Sound of Cinema

    Your weekly roundup of the finest film scores and movie music with Edith Bowman.