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Reel Americana- A July 4th Special

A special Sound of Cinema for the Fourth of July, as Edith Bowman celebrates US Independence Day- showcasing film scores that have captured the spirit of the holiday.

Join Edith Bowman for a special Fourth of July edition as she celebrates US Independence Day, delving into the film archives to explore soundtracks that have captured the spirit of the occasion over the decades. Expect music from legendary composers including John Williams, David Arnold, Hans Zimmer and John Debney.

Composer Jon Opstad joins the show for Harmonising Hollywood to discuss Stanley Kubrick's last film- Eyes Wide Shut- while Tom McKinney reveals his Pick of the Flicks with a classic score by Bernard Herrmann.

And, as always, there’s a rich blend of brand new releases alongside timeless Hollywood classics.

59 minutes

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Sat 4 Jul 202616:00
BBC Radio 3

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