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Radio 3,25 Apr 2026,59 mins

Edith is joined by Craig Armstrong and Matthew Kelly

Sound of Cinema

Available for 29 days

Join Edith Bowman for a weekly look at notable film scores and memorable movie music. In this episode, composer Craig Armstrong talks through the musical world of Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey in Harmonising Hollywood, and Matthew Kelly highlights his Pick of the Flicks, choosing a British romantic tragedy from the 1940s. You’ll also hear a blend of timeless favourites and the latest soundtrack releases.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    2001: "Main Title"
    2001: "Main Title"
    Alex North
  3. 2.
    Something Very Bad is Going to Happen: "Portraits"
    Something Very Bad is Going to Happen: "Portraits"
    Colin Stetson
  4. 3.
    The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: "Super Mario Galaxy"
    The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: "Super Mario Galaxy"
    Brian Tyler
  5. 4.
    Piano Concerto in C Minor, Op. 18: Adagio Sostenuto (excerpt)
    Piano Concerto in C Minor, Op. 18: Adagio Sostenuto (excerpt)
    Eileen Joyce, London Philharmonic Orchestra & Erich Leinsdorf