Goodall Performs Soundtracks from Beloved Animated Movies live
On Saturday, July 5th, listeners had the opportunity to relive the magic of iconic animated film soundtracks as Howard Goodall played a special selection of scores on the popular program, Saturday Night at the Movies.
The program, which features movie scores, has a long-standing tradition of celebrating the best in film music. On this particular evening, the spotlight was on animated films, a genre that has been associated with music since the early days of cinema.
Goodall, a renowned British composer and conductor, played some of the finest animated movie scores, chosen by the audience. The selection included timeless classics like those from Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Fantasia, The Jungle Book, and Frozen, as well as popular tracks from Dreamworks and Pixar's Kung Fu Panda, Up!, Finding Nemo, and Shrek.
The evening also featured scores from overseas productions, such as Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, Persepolis, and Waltz with Bashir, highlighting the global appeal and influence of animated films with memorable soundtracks.
The animated movie scores played on this special night were part of a programme called Saturday Night at the Movies, where the audience gets to choose the music. This unique approach allows for a personal and engaging experience, as listeners get to revisit their favourite film scores and discover new ones.
In an era where technology and innovation continue to shape the world of cinema, the timeless beauty of music and animation remains a powerful combination, as demonstrated by the success of Saturday Night at the Movies and the enduring popularity of these classic film scores.
