Movie magic from John Williams's back catalogue, including Star Wars, Harry Potter and ET, as the Proms celebrates the 85th birthday of the world's favourite film composer.
The BBC Proms celebrates the 85th birthday of the world's favourite film composer, John Williams. The BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor Keith Lockhart perform some of the best-loved music in cinema history, including movie magic from Star Wars, Harry Potter, ET and Indiana Jones as well as lesser-known gems from John Williams's extraordinary back catalogue. Presented by Katie Derham.
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John Williams
Overture to Goodbye, Mr Chips
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John Williams
Raiders March from 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'
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John Williams
Main Theme from Jaws
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John Williams
March from Superman
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John Williams
Suite for Cello and Orchestra from Memoirs of a Geisha: No 1 Sayuri's Theme
Orchestra: BBC Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Keith Lockhart. -
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John Williams
The Tale of Viktor Navorski from The Terminal
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John Williams
Dartmoor, 1912 from War Horse
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John Williams
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - Hedwig's Theme
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John Williams
A Child's Tale: Suite from the BFG
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John Williams
Flying Theme from ET the Extra-Terrestrial
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John Williams
Suite from JFK, 1st mvt: Theme from JFK
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John Williams
Prayer for Peace from Munich
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John Williams
Dry Your Tears, Afrika from Amistad
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John Williams
Devil's Dance from The Witches of Eastwick
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John Williams
Escapades (No 3) for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra from Catch Me If You Can
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John Williams
March of the Resistance from Star Wars: The Force Awakens
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John Williams
Rey's Theme from Star Wars: The Force Awakens
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John Williams
Main Title from Star Wars: A New Hope
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John Williams
The Cantina Band from Star Wars: A New Hope
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John Williams
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - Harry's Wondrous World
Orchestra: BBC Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Keith Lockhart.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Katie Derham |
| Producer | Martyn Stevens |
| Director | Helen Mansfield |
| Conductor | Keith Lockhart |
| Orchestra | BBC Concert Orchestra |
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