Movie Night this Saturday - 15th February 2014
In a heartfelt post-St. Valentine's Day special, renowned broadcaster Howard Goodall delves into the world of cinema's most enchanting and romantic music. This captivating journey takes listeners through a rich tapestry of epic love stories, classic romances, and modern-day rom-coms.
Goodall's exploration begins with the timeless melodies of "Shakespeare in Love", for which Stephen Warbeck composed the Oscar-winning score. The special then moves on to the sweeping, emotional themes of epic love stories such as "Gone with the Wind" and "Titanic".
The journey continues with a stop at the 1940s film "Brief Encounter", where repressed passion is poignantly portrayed at a suburban railway station to the strains of Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No.2. The poignant love story of "Brokeback Mountain" also features, with Gustavo Santaolalla's hauntingly beautiful music providing a fitting backdrop to the forbidden love among sheep herders in Wyoming.
Classic romances are not left out, as Patrick Doyle's scores for "Sense and Sensibility" and "Much Ado About Nothing" are given their due recognition. These timeless compositions perfectly capture the delicate balance of love and wit that defines these Jane Austen adaptations.
Goodall's special offers a unique and enchanting exploration of the power of music to evoke emotion and transport us to the heart of some of cinema's most memorable love stories. Whether you're a romantic at heart or simply a lover of great music, this is one special not to be missed.
