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Episode 93 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Episode 93 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Aug 26, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
The demanding work schedule John Williams faced in 2002 meant he had to make a tough choice for his score to "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." He asked composer/orchestrator William Ross to help out by adapting much of the music from the first film for use in the sequel, while fitting the new music Williams wrote into certain places. This allowed Williams to work on Steven Spielberg's second film of the year, but it meant trusting that Ross would do a good job with his music. Host Jeff Commings details the specifics regarding Ross' responsibilities, as well as Williams' new thematic material and how it is presented in the film. Brush up on your parseltongue and enjoy this latest episode!
Released:
Aug 26, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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