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Episode 76 - Schindler's List

Episode 76 - Schindler's List

FromThe Baton: A John Williams Musical Journey


Episode 76 - Schindler's List

FromThe Baton: A John Williams Musical Journey

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Length:
64 minutes
Released:
Apr 29, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Host Jeff Commings presents his longest solo episode to date, discussing the Oscar-winning score to the 1993 drama "Schindler's List." It's 13 minutes longer than the amount of original music Williams composed for the 192-minute film. In addition to discussing the often-told backstory of Williams' reluctance to accept the job, you'll learn about the three locations in which the score was recorded and why the Boston Symphony Orchestra was picked to play a portion of the score. You'll hear musical excerpts from many of the score's highlights, including the 12-minute cue that sets up the bulk of the film and the heartbreaking music for violinist Itzhak Perlman during the Auschwitz scenes. But the episode goes beyond discussion of "Schindler's List," stepping into 1994 during Williams' time off from film scoring as he created two concertos for celebrated musicians.
Released:
Apr 29, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Take a chronological journey through the 60-year career of film composer John Williams!