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Franz Waxman
Affiliation: ASCAP
Born on: 12 / 24 / 1906 - Deceased: 2 / 24 / 1967

Waxman Centenary Concert Program:

PRINCE VALIANT
SUNSET BOULEVARD
THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Fanfare
THE PHILADELPHIA STORY
Katsumi Love Theme from SAYONARA
Ireland from THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS
The Ride of the Cossacks from TARAS BULBA



"Katsumi" Love Theme from SAYONARA
Play Sample
Theme 1957
3:36 [ Details ]
Recorded by Richard Hayman & His Orchestra (Naxos)

. Gregg Nestor's arrangement for two guitars can be heard on "Do You Remember This?" (Cambria Records)
3:00
 

ANNE OF THE INDES
Play Sample
Overture 1951
4:36 [ Details ]
Prelude
Sheba Queen
Jamaica
Finale

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood Vol.2" (Vrese Sarabande)
 

Athaneal the Trumpeter 1949
6:46 [ Details ]
A Comedy Overture (1949)

Arranged by J. Durwood Morsch
 

BELOVED INFIDEL
Play Sample
Theme 1959
2:00 [ Details ]
Malibu

Included in Nostalgic Film Themes 9:53
Suggestions
Gregory Peck (1916 - 2003)

BOTANY BAY
Play Sample
Suite 1953
9:00 [ Details ]
Suite

1. Prelude & Forward
2. Montage
3. New Escape Plot: Seduction
4. Love & Victory

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood, Vol 1." (Varese Sarabande)
 

BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, THE
Play Sample
Suite 1935
12:17 [ Details ]
Suite

Prelude
Minuet
Pastorale & March
The Creation of the Female Monster

Combined duration of "Short Suite" & "Creation" for complete Suite is 12:17

The 5:00 Suite has been recorded by Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops on "Reel Chillers" (Telarc).

"The Creation of the Female Monster" has been recorded by Charles Gerhardt and the National Philharmonic on SUNSET BOULEVARD: The Classic Film Scores by Franz Waxman (RCA)
Suggestions
Concert Band: Franz Waxman
30's
Halloween: Reel Chillers

BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, THE Orchestral 1935
7:17 [ Details ]
The Creation of the Female Monster

"The Creation of the Female Monster" is available on SUNSET BOULEVARD: The Classic Film Scores by Franz Waxman, Charles Gerhardt, conductor, National Philharmonic Orchestra, RCA

 

BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, THE Short Suite 1935
5:00 [ Details ]
Short Suite

Prelude
Minuet
Pastorale and March

Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops have recorded this piece on "Reel Chillers" (Telarc)

 

BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, THE Complete film score 1935
75 minutes [ Details ]
The complete film score played live to film
 

BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, THE 1935
3:10 [ Details ]
The Tower Explodes (to film)
 

BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, THE 1935
2:09 [ Details ]
Danse Macabre
 

BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, THE 1935
3:52 & 2:14 [ Details ]
Prologue 3:52

Monster Entrance 2:14

 

British Grenadiers, The Concert Band 1955
[ Details ]
March from the film THE VIRGIN QUEEN

Arranged by Franz Waxman

Arranged by Ernie Lockett For concert band
Suggestions
British Isles Salute

CAPTAINS COURAGEOUS
Play Sample
Suite 1937
7:00 [ Details ]
Suite

Arranged by Christopher Palmer

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood Vol 2" (Varese Sarabande)
Suggestions
Actors, Best
Concert Band: Franz Waxman
Sea stories

CHRISTMAS CAROL, A, (Short Suite) 1939
3:00 [ Details ]
Christmas Morning & Finale

Arranged by Christopher Palmer
 

CHRISTMAS CAROL, A, Suite
Play Sample
Suite 1938
9:49 [ Details ]
Five Sketches After Dickens:

1. Prelude & Threadneedle Street 2:47
2. Mr. Scrooge, Ghosts & Spirits 1:20
3. Snowball Fight 2:15
4. Christmas Morning 1:47 & Finale 1:40

Arranged by Christopher Palmer

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood, Vol 4" (Varese Sarabande)
Suggestions
Choral Classics from the Cinema
Christmas at the Movies

CIMARRON
Play Sample
Suite 1960
3:10 [ Details ]
Osaka Stage

Middle Section of "Pioneer" Suite recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood, Vol. 2" (Varese Sarabande)
Suggestions
Best from the West

Clown on a Tightrope, March Concert Band 1953
2:12 [ Details ]
March for Concert Band
 

COME BACK, LITTLE SHEBA
Play Sample
1953
5:12 [ Details ]
Reminiscences for Orchestra

Also available for Piano Sextet

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestrta on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood, Vol. 1" (Varese Sarabande)

Piano sextet edition on "Old Acquaintances" (Koch International Classics) 4:09
Suggestions
Actresses, Best
Nostaliga

CRIME IN THE STREETS Jazz Orchestra 1956
23:29 [ Details ]
1. The Plot 5:21
2. The Crime 13:26
3. The Celebration 4:43

Recorded by the composer for CRIME IN THE STREETS (Varese Sarabande)
Suggestions
Jazz in Films

CRISE EST FINIE. LA Songs 1934
various [ Details ]
La Crise Est Finie
On Ne Voit Ca Qu'a Paris
Sans Un Mot

. Also available for full orchesta and as part of the chamber ensemble medley arranged by Arnold Freed: IN A PARISIAN CABARET
 

CRY WOLF Suite 1947
6:00 [ Details ]
Suite
Suggestions
Errol Flynn 1909 - 1959

DARK CITY 1950
13:05 [ Details ]
Suite

1. Prelude 3:01
2. Stroll in the Dark 3:57
3. Finale 5:50

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood, Vol. 4" (Varese Sarabande)
 

DARK PASSAGE 1947
1:43 [ Details ]
Main Title

(see TO HAVE & HAVE NOT) as recorded by Charles Gerhardt with the National Philharmonic for SUNSET BOULEVARD: The Classic Film Scores by Franz Waxman (RCA)
 

DEMETRIUS & THE GLADIATORS
Play Sample
Suite for orchestra & chorus (concert band) 1954
14:46 [ Details ]
Suite

Prelude
Lucia
Messalina & Demetrius
The Marriage of Life & Death
Return to Faith

Also Available for Concert Band

"The Gladiator March" for concert band

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood, Vol. 1" (Varese Sarabande)

Suggestions
Concert Band: Franz Waxman
Inspirational

DESTINATION TOKYO
Play Sample
Suite 1944
8:22 [ Details ]
A Montage for Orchestra:

Arranged by Christopher Palmer

Main Title, Thinking of Home, Sea Power, Montage & Finale

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood Vol. 3" (Varese Sarabande)

Also opens The Medal of Honor Suite for orchestra and/or concert band 5:48
Suggestions
Sea stories
Cary Grant (1904 - 1986)
War

DEVIL DOLL, THE
Play Sample
Waltzes 1936
6:22 [ Details ]
Souvenir de Paris: Four Waltzes

Also available for Piano Quintet

Recorded by The St. Clair Trio on "Old Acquintances" (Koch International Classics) and Rhapsdy Quintet on "Rhapsody by Request" CD

 

DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE
Play Sample
Orchestral 1941
10:05 [ Details ]
Suite

The Laboratory
The Transformation
The Music Hall
Fight & Pursuit
Finale

Arranged by Christopher Palmer

Oscar nominated film score

Recorded by John Mauceri and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra on "Hollywood Nightmares" (Phillips Classics)
Suggestions
40's
Halloween: Reel Chillers

Dvorak: Humoresque Viola & Orchestra 1947
4:10 [ Details ]
Arranged by Franz Waxman
 

Dvorak: Humoresque Violin & Orchestra 1947
4:16 [ Details ]
Op. 101 No. 7

Arranged by Franz Waxman

Recorded by Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg for "Humoresque" CD (Nonesuch)
 

EDGE OF DARKNESS, THE Orchestra & Chorus 1943
[ Details ]
A Mighty Fortress is Our God

Words & Music by Martin Luther for chorus and orchestra

Arranged by Franz Waxman & Hugo Friedhofer

Suggestions
Choral Classics from the Cinema
Inspirational

ELEPHANT WALK
Play Sample
Suite 1954
12:32 [ Details ]
Suite

Prelude
The Plantation
Appeal for Help
Cylon Romance
Elephant Stempede & Finale

Arranged by Christopher Palmer

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood, Vol 3" (Varese Sarabande)

"Many Dreams Ago" part of Classic Love Themes 8:30
Suggestions
Valentines & Love Themes

FURIES, THE
Play Sample
Suite 1950
6:59 [ Details ]
Suite

Prelude
Juan & Vance
The Mark of the Furies
The Romance Revived
The King of the Furies

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollyuwood Vol. 3" (Varese Sarabande) and Erich Kunzel & Cincinnati Pops on "Round Up" (Telarc)

Suggestions
Actresses, Best
Best from the West
Film Noir

GRUSS UND KUSS-VERONIKA Songs 1933
various [ Details ]
Gruss Und Kuss-Veronika

Die Kleinen Madchen Mit Dem Truen Blick...

Also available as instrumentals

 

HEMINGWAY'S ADVENTURES OF A YOUNG MAN
Play Sample
Suite & Theme 1962
14:04 & 4:10 [ Details ]
Suite

1. The Northern Woods - Moderato 4:14
2. A Soldier Home - Allegro 2:25
3. On His Own - Lento 3:14
4. War - Allegro 4:24
5. Home Again - Moderato 3:50

. Rosanna's Theme 4:10

Included in Classic Love Themes 8:30

. Arrangment for violin and two guitars by Greg Nestor recorded on "Do You Remember This?" (Cambria) is also available.

Suggestions
Paul Newman (1925-2008)

HORN BLOWS AT MIDNIGHT, THE
Play Sample
Overture 1945
6:45 [ Details ]
A 'Comedy' Overture: Athaneal The Trumpeter

Geoffrey Spiller, soloist, Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood, Vol. 1" CD (Varese Sarabande)

Also available for Concert Band

Suggestions
Comedy Tonight
Concert Band: Franz Waxman
Nostaliga

HOTEL BERLIN
Play Sample
ORCHESTRAL 1945
8:32 [ Details ]
Cafe Waltzes

. Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood, Vol. 3" (Varese Sarabande) & John Mauceri & Hollywood Bowl Orchestra on "Great Waltz" (Phillips Classics)

. Also available for Piano Sextet

Recorded by the St. Clair Trio on "Old Acquaintances" (Koch Interntional Classics)
Suggestions
Waltz Time

HUCKLEBERRY FINN Overture
Play Sample
Overture 1939
6:17 [ Details ]
Main Title
The River Queen
At Night
Huck's Disapointment
The First Adventure
End Title

Arranged by Christopher Palmer


Recorded on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood, Vol 2." Richard Mills conducts the Queensland Symphony Orchesra. (Varese Sarabande).

. Piano Sextet edition recorded by The St. Clair Trio on "Old Acquaintances" (Koch Inertnational Classics) 3:44

. Also available: Gregg Nestor arrangement for violin and guitar recorded on "Do You Remember This?" (Cambria Records) 2:15

. Concert Band Arrangement by JD Morsch

Suggestions
All-American Favorites
Concert Band: Franz Waxman

HUMORESQUE 1946
1:55 [ Details ]
Main Title

City Montage 1:55

Recorded by Andrew Litton with the London Symphony Orchestra on "Humoresque" (Nonesuch)

 

ICE FOLLIES OF 1939, THE Suite 1939
[ Details ]
Suite

Arranged by Roger Edens

orch: George Bassman and Leo Arnaud

Restored by John Wilson

 

ICH UND DIE KAISERIN Songs 1933
[ Details ]
Lied Der Kaiserin(Kaum Sind Wir Entre Nous)

Mir Ist So Millionar Zu Mut
Also available in English Translation
 

INDIAN FIGHTER, THE
Play Sample
Suite 1956
4:00 [ Details ]
THE INDIAN FIGHTER Love Theme
Closes "Pioneer" Suite

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood,Vol. 2" (Varese Sarabande)
Suggestions
Best from the West

INVISIBLE RAY, THE
Play Sample
Suite 1936
5:54 [ Details ]
Suite

Recorded by Kenneth Alwyn with the Westminster Philharmonic Orchestra as bonus track (#13) on the complete THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN CD (Silva Screen)
Suggestions
Halloween: Reel Chillers

KABINETT DES DR. LARIFARI, DAS Song 1930
[ Details ]
"Ewige Liebe Gibt’s nur Im Roman!" aka "English Waltz".

 

KING OF THE ROARING 20s
(aka THE BIG BANKROLL)
1961
[ Details ]
The Interrupted Romance
Down and Out
Double Cross
The Last Deal
Goodbye
+ 3 additional cues

Suggestions
Jazz in Films

Liberty Fanfares Cconcert Band 1949
[ Details ]
from TASK FORCE
 

LILIOM 1934
4:50 [ Details ]
Ascent into Heaven

Restored by Patrick Russ

 

LOST COMMAND, THE Theme 1966
2:20 [ Details ]
"Aicha's Theme" as part of 'Classic Love Themes' Medey
Suggestions
War

LOVE IN THE AFTERNOON Suite 1956
5:30 [ Details ]
 

MADELS VON MONTPARNASSE, DIE Songs 1932
[ Details ]
"So Ein Dalles geht Uber Alles!"

"Die Madels von Montparnasse"
Available in German, English and orchestral arrangements
 

MAN ON A TIGHTROPE March 1953
2:12 [ Details ]
Clown on a Tightrope March for orchestra

. Also available for Concert Band

Suggestions
Marches

Many Dreams Ago 1954
[ Details ]
Love Theme from ELEPHANT WALK
 

Medal of Honor, The
Play Sample
Suite
5:48 [ Details ]
Suite

DESTINATION TOKYO
OBJECTIVE, BURMA!
MISTER ROBERTS
TASK FORCE

Recorded by Richard Hayman (Marco Polo)
Suggestions
Medleys
Patriotic Holidays
War

Medley: Film Themes, Classic
Play Sample
Medley
10:00 [ Details ]
1. THE PHILADELPHIA STORY
2. A PLACE IN THE SUN
3. THIS IS MY LOVE 2:00
4. "Katsumi" Love Theme from SAYONARA 3:36

Suggestions
Medleys

Medley: Love Themes, Classic
Play Sample
Medley
8:30 [ Details ]
1. PEYTON PLACE Prelude
2. "Rosanna" from HEMINGWAY'S ADVENTURES OF A YOUNG MAN 4:10
3. "Many Dreams Ago" from ELEPHANT WALK
4. "Aicha's Theme" from THE LOST COMMAND 2:20
5. "The Wonderful Season of Love" from PEYTON PLACE

Recorded by Richard Hayman & his symphony orchestra for "Classic Film Scores" CD (Naxos)
Suggestions
Medleys

Medley: Nostalgic Film Themes
Play Sample
Medley
9:53 [ Details ]
SUSPICION
MY GEISHA
BELOVED INFIDEL
PRINCE VALIANT

Suggestions
Medleys

Memories Overture 1960
6:15 [ Details ]
Overture

Songs from the 1920s

Arranged by Franz Waxman
Suggestions
Medleys

Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Fanfare 1936
.05 [ Details ]
Also known as MGM Fanfare

Includes "Leo the Lion" lion roar

Recorded by Charles Gerhardt with the National Philharmonic Orchestra as the opening of THE PHILADELPHIA STORY Suite on SUNSET BOULEVARD: The Classic Film Scores by Franz Waxman (RCA)

It is available as a stand alone piece.

 

MIRACLE IN THE RAIN, A Theme 1956
3:50 [ Details ]
 

MISTER ROBERTS
Play Sample
Suite 1956
3:19 [ Details ]
Prelude & Main Title
Final Scene & End Cast

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood, Vol. 2" (Varese Sarabande)

Included in Medal of Honor Suite 5:48

Suggestions
War

MY COUSIN RACHEL
Play Sample
Suite 1952
7:27 [ Details ]
Suite

Prelude
Tisana
Philip's Birthday
At Night & Finale

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood, Vol 4" (Varese Sarabande)
 

MY GEISHA 1961
2:30 [ Details ]
Goodbye Love: Finale
 

MY GEISHA, Suite
Play Sample
Suite 1961
5:32 [ Details ]
l. Prelude
2. Work Montage & Wedding
3. Goodbye Love (Finale) 2:30

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood, Vol 4" (Varese Sarabande).

. "You Are Sympathy To Me" Theme 3:24 "You Are Sympathy..." included in 'Nostalgic Film Themes' medley 9:53

. Also available for strings & harp
Suggestions
Actresses, Best
Valentines & Love Themes

MY GEISHA, Theme Theme 1961
3:24 [ Details ]
"You Are Sympathy To Me"
 

NIGHT & THE CITY
Play Sample
Suite 1950
10:14 [ Details ]
Nightride for Orchestra

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood, Vol 3." (Varese Sarabande)
Suggestions
Film Noir

NIGHT UNTO NIGHT Orchestral 1949
8:29 [ Details ]
Dusk: A Setting For Orchestra

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood, Vol. 3" (Varese Saraande)

John Mauceri & Hollywood Bowl Orchestra on "Songs of the Earth" (Phillips)
 

NUN'S STORY, THE
Play Sample
Orchestral 1958
11:02 [ Details ]
Suite

Prelude
I Accuse Myself
Haircutting
Killing of Aurelie
Finale

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood Vol. 2" (Varese Sarabande)

Oscar nominated film score

. Also avialable for Concert Band
Suggestions
Actresses, Best
Concert Band: Franz Waxman
Inspirational
Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993)

NUN'S STORY, THE, Short Suite 1958
4:00 [ Details ]
Prelude & Finale

Oscar nominated film score

 

OBJECTIVE, BURMA!
Play Sample
Suite 1945
12:04 [ Details ]
Suite

Prelude
Take-Off
In The Plane
Jumping
The Patrol
Stop Firing
No Landing
Up The Hill
Invasion
Retreat
Finale

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood Vol. 1" (Varese Sarabamde)

Oscar nominated film score

. OBJECTIVE, BURMA! March for Concert Band

. Included in 'Medal of Honor' Suite 5:48

Suggestions
Errol Flynn 1909 - 1959
War

OLD ACQUAINTANCE
Play Sample
Suite 1943
2 [ Details ]
Suite

Goodnight Millie
Love Scene
Two Women
Preston is Leaving
Goodbye Rod
Elegy for Strings

"Elegy, for strings and harp" recorded on "Classic Film Scores for Bette Davis", Charles Gerhardt conducts the Nationl Philharmonic (RCA)

"Elegy for strings and harp" is also available for piano sextet and was recorded by The St. Clair Trio & Friends on "Old Acquaintances" CD (Koch International Classics) 2:59

Suggestions
Chamber Orchestra: Film Music

ON BORROWED TIME
Play Sample
Suite 1939
10:45 [ Details ]
A Suite in Three Parts for Orchestra

Arranged by Christopher Palmer

1. Prelude 1:43
2. Miss Nellie, Pud & Mr. Brink 4:39
3. Where the Woodbine Twineth 2:50

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood Vol 4" (Varese Sarabande)
Suggestions
Nostaliga

PAPRIKA Songs 1933
[ Details ]
"Das Gluck Kommt Nur Einmal Im Leben"

"Ach, Wie Oft Komnt Die Liebe Unverhoft!" French Translation of "Ach, Wie Oft Komnt Die Liebe Unverhoft!": "Mon Coeur Bat" (Fox Trot)

"Das Gluck Kommt Nur Einmal Im Leben"
 

PARADINE CASE, THE
Play Sample
Piano & Orchestra 1947
12:20 [ Details ]
Rhapsody for Piano Solo & Orchestra

Recorded by David Buechner and James Sedares and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra on THE PARADINE CASE: Hollywood Piano Concertos by Waxman, Herrmann and North (Koch International Classics)
Suggestions
Hitchcock Thrillers
Gregory Peck (1916 - 2003)

PEYTON PLACE
Play Sample
Suite & Theme 1957
9:37 [ Details ]
Suite

Prelude
Entering Peyton Place
Going to School
Swimming
The Hilltop

. Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood, Vol 2" (Varese Sarabande)

. Mini Suite

. Theme opens & closes "Classic Love Themes" medley 8:30

Recorded by Richard Hayman for Naxos

. Theme from PEYTON PLACE 4:45

Recorded by John Mauceri with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra on "Always & Forever" and "John Mauceri's Greatest Hits" CD (Phillips)

. Two Guitar arrangement by Gregg Nestor recorded on "Do You Remember This?" CD (Cambria Records) 7:30

Suggestions
All-American Favorites
Television Themes: Don't Touch That Dial
Valentines & Love Themes

PEYTON PLACE 1957
4:15 [ Details ]
Theme

(aka "The Wonderful Seasons of Love" and "For Those Who Are Young")

Recorded by John Mauceri and The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra on "Always and Forever" (Phillips Classics)

 

PHILADELPHIA STORY, THE
Play Sample
Suite 1939
3:34 [ Details ]
Suite

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Fanfare, (featuring "Leo the Lion")
Main Title & The True Love

Recorded on SUNSET BOULEVAD: The Classic Film Scores by Franz Waxman by Charles Gerhardt conducting the National Philharmonic (RCA)

Opens "Classic Love Themes" medley 10:00

Two Guitars arrangement by Gregg Nestor recorded on "Do You Remember This"? (Cambria Records)

Suggestions
Actors, Best
Actresses, Best
All-American Favorites
Comedy Tonight
Cary Grant (1904 - 1986)
James Stewart (1908 - 1997)
Katherine Hepburn (1907 - 2003)
Valentines & Love Themes

PHILADELPHIA STORY, THE Suite 1939
6:00 [ Details ]
Suite

Arranged by John Wilson
 

Pioneer, The
Play Sample
Suite 1951
10:22 [ Details ]
A Suite with music from:

RED MOUNTAIN
CIMARRON
THE INDIAN FIGHTER

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood, Vol. 2" (Varese Sarabande)
Suggestions
Best from the West

PLACE IN THE SUN, A
Play Sample
Orchestral 1951
8:34 [ Details ]
A Suite for Alto Sax (or Guitar) solo and orchestra

Prelude
Angela
Loon Lake
Farewell & Frenzy
The Farewell

Recorded on SUNSET BOULEVARD: The Classic Film Scores by Franz Waxman. Charles Gerhardt conducts the National Philharmonic. Ronnie Chamberlin alto sax soloist (RCA)

Recorded by John Mauceri with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra on "Hollywood Dreams" Kenneth Radnofsky, alto sax soloist (Phillips Classics)

Oscar winning film score

. Arrangement for Guitar and alto sax by Greg Nestor also available

Suggestions
Academy Award Winning Film Scores
Actresses, Best
All-American Favorites
50's
Valentines & Love Themes

PLACE IN THE SUN, A 1951
12:30 [ Details ]
A Symphonic Scenario

Prelude & First Scene 1:30
The First Mile
Angela Vicker's Theme 3:15
The Drowning
Farewell & Frenzy 1:01
The Courtroom & The Last Mile

Conceived and Arramged bu Christopher Palmer

Recorded on SAYONARA Classic Film Score Suites by Franz Waxman with Elmer Bernstein conducting the Rundfunk Symphony Orchestra, Berlin (RCA)

Arranged by Christopher Palmer

Oscar winning film score

 

PLACE IN THE SUN, A 1951
[ Details ]
First Dance: "Come to Mama"
The Angels Vickers' Theme

Played live to film

 

POSSESSED
Play Sample
Suite 1947
12:04 [ Details ]
Suite

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood, Vol. 2" (Varese Sarabande)
Suggestions
Actresses, Best

PRINCE VALIANT
Play Sample
Suite & Fanfares 1954
9:46 & 1:36 [ Details ]
Suite

Prelude
King Aguar's Escape
The Fens
The First Chase
The Tournament
Sir Brack's Death & Finale

Recorded on SUNSET BOULEVARD: Classic Film Scores by Franz Waxman. Charles Gerhardt conducts the National Philharmonic (RCA)

. Also Available For Concert Band

. Closes Nostalgic Film Themes medley 9:53

. "The Tournament" Fanfares for Brass & Percussion: 1:36

. Available For Concert band
Suggestions
British Isles Salute
Concert Band: Franz Waxman
Swashbucklers
Valentines & Love Themes

REAR WINDOW Suite 1954
11:55 [ Details ]
Suite

1.Prelude 2:20
2.Rhumba 1:58
3.Lisa: Intermezzo 3:52
4.Ballet 1:42
5.Finale 2:03

Arranged by Christopher Palmer

. Also available for concert band
Suggestions
Concert Band: Franz Waxman
James Stewart (1908 - 1997)

REBECCA
Play Sample
Suite & Waltzes 1940
7:45, 3:23 & 3:44 [ Details ]
Suite

Prelude
After the Ball
Mrs. Danvers
Confession Scene & Manderly in Flames

Recorded on SUNSET BOULEVARD: Classic Film Scores by Franz Waxman. Charles Gerhardt conducts the National Philharmonic. (RCA)

Oscar nominated film score

Manderly Ball Waltz 3:23

Rebecca Waltz 3:44
Suggestions
Actresses, Best
40's
Hitchcock Thrillers
Waltz Time

REBECCA Chamber Orchestra 1940
3:23 [ Details ]
. Manderley Ball Waltz

. Rebecca Waltz

 

REBECCA
[ Details ]
Main Title

The Fire (aka Manderley in Flames)

 

RED MOUNTAIN
Play Sample
Suite 1951
3:10 [ Details ]
Prelude

Opens "Pioneer" Suite

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood Vol. 2." (Varese Sarabande)
Suggestions
Best from the West

Ride of the Cossacks, The Orchestral 1962
5:00 [ Details ]
For Orchestra

Recorded by Eric Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops on "Vintage Hollywood" (Telarc)

 

Ride of the Cossacks, The Orchestral 1962
4:59 [ Details ]
For Orchestra
 

Rosanna love theme 1962
4:10 [ Details ]
Love Theme from HEMINGWAY'S ADVENTURES OF A YOUNG MAN

. Arrangment for violin and two guitars by Greg Nestor recorded on "Do You Remember This?" (Cambria) is also available.

 

SAYONARA
Play Sample
Suite & Theme 1957
20:05 Suite 3:36 Theme [ Details ]
Suite: 19:00

1. Overture & Sweet Katsumi 4:09
2. Eileen 3:36
3. Love Scene: Sayonara 4:50 (Irving Berlin)
4. Street Fight 3:30
5. Elegy & Finale 2:00

Recorded on SAYONARA Orchestral Suites. Elmer Bernstein conducts the Rundfunk Symphony Orchestra Berlin (RCA)

. "Katsumi" Love Theme 3:36

Richard Hayman conducts his symphony orchesta (Naxos) "Katsumi" closes Classic Film Themes medley 10:00

Suggestions
Marlon Brando (1924 - 2004)

SCAMPOLO Songs 1932
[ Details ]
Ach Wie Ist Das Leben Schon
Fur’nen Groschen Liebe
English translation also available
 

SILVER CHALICE, THE
Play Sample
Suite 1954
16:11 [ Details ]

1. Prelude - Maestoso 3:05
2. The Chase - Allegro 2:20
3. Deborah's Lament - Largo 1:54
4. Simon the Magician - Moderato 4:00
5. Fight for the Cup - Allegro 2:50
6. Finale - Broadly 2:47

Arranged by Arnold Freed

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood. Vol 3" (Varese Sarabande)

Oscar nominatd film score

. Also Available For Concert Band
Suggestions
Concert Band: Franz Waxman
Inspirational
Paul Newman (1925-2008)

SILVER CHALICE, THE, (Short Suite) 1954
6:50 [ Details ]
Prelude
Fight for the Cup
Finale

Edited by Richard Kaufman

Oscar nominated film score

 

SKEFFINGTON, MR.
Play Sample
Suite 1944
5:11 [ Details ]
Forsaken & Finale

A Lament for Orchestra Recorded on "Classic Film Scores for Bette Davis." Charles Gerhardt conducts National Philhrmonic (RCA)

Suite recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood, Vol. 3." (Varese Sarabande)
Suggestions
Bette Davis (1908 - 1989)

SORRY, WRONG NUMBER
Play Sample
Passacaglia 1948
6:58 [ Details ]
Passacaglia for Orchestra

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood. Vol.1." (Varese Sarabande)

. Also Available for Concert Band
Suggestions
Concert Band: Franz Waxman
Film Noir
Halloween: Reel Chillers

SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS, THE
Play Sample
Suite 1956
various [ Details ]
Suite: 32:07

Part I: Building the Spirit 5:00
Part 2: In Flight 10:00
Part 3: Arrival 17:07
Plymouth 3:15
Ireland 4:20
Le Bourget 6:29

"Ireland" available for St. Patrick's Day

"Barnstorming" available for Piano Sextet and recorded by The St. Clair Trio on "Old Acquaintances" CD (Koch International Classics

Suite for narrator & orchestra recorded on SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS & RUTH. Lawrence Foster conducts Rundfunk Symphony Orchestra Berlin (Capriccio)
Suggestions
Concert Band: Franz Waxman
Flight
History: From Pages of
Irish Lullaby
Billy Wilder (1906 - 2002)
James Stewart (1908 - 1997)

SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS, THE 1957
5:00 [ Details ]
Prelude & Building the Spirit

 

SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS, THE 1957
10:00 [ Details ]
In Flight
 

SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS, THE Suite 1957
3:15 [ Details ]
Plymouth
 

SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS, THE 1957
4:20 [ Details ]
Ireland

Recorded by Richard Kaufman and the London Symphony Orchestra on "The High & The Mighty" CD (Varese Sarabande)

 

SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS, THE 1957
6:29 [ Details ]
Le Bourget
 

STORY OF RUTH, THE
Play Sample
Suite 1960
13:29 [ Details ]
A Suite in Three Movements 13:29

Part I 5:31
Part II 3:54
Part III 4:03

. Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood. Vol. 4." (Varese Sarabande)

. Suite for narrator & orchestra recorded on SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS & RUTH. Lawrence Foster conducts the Rundfunk Symphony Orchestra, Berlin (Capriccio/Naxos)

Also available:

. RUTH:Elegy of Cello & Orchestra, arrenged by Angela Morley
Suggestions
Inspirational

SUNRISE AT CAMPOBELLO Suite 1960
6:30 [ Details ]
Suite

Prelude
Sailing
Hyde Park
Caliph of Baghdad
Loneliness & Finale
Suggestions
All-American Favorites
History: From Pages of

SUNSET BOULEVARD 1950
Act I 53:20 / Act II 54:49 [ Details ]
Screenplay by Charles Backett, Billy Wilder and D.M. Marshmn, Jr.

Adapted for Staged Reading in Two Acts with Orchestra by David Rambo

World Concert Premiere: John Mauceri, conducting Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Hollywood Bowl, August 6, 2006.

 

SUNSET BOULEVARD Suite
Play Sample
Suite 1950
7:44 [ Details ]
Prelude
Norma Desmond
The Studio Stroll
The Comeback:Norma as Salome
Paramount on Parade

Oscar winning film score arranged by Charles Gerhardt and Leonid Raab

Recorded on SUNSET BOULEVARD: The Classic Film Scores by Franz Waxman. Charles Gerhardt conducts National Philharmonic (RCA)

Complete soundtrack recorded by Joel McNeeley and Royal Scottish National Orchestra (Varese Sarabande)
Suggestions
Academy Award Winning Film Scores
Actresses, Best
50's
Nostaliga
Billy Wilder (1906 - 2002)

SUNSET BOULEVARD Suite 1950
1:42 [ Details ]
Prelude

Oscar winning film score

 

SUNSET BOULEVARD Suite 1950
4:24 [ Details ]
The Comeback (to film)

Oscar winning film score

 

SUSPICION
Play Sample
Suite 1941
12:04 [ Details ]
Suite

1. Prelude
2. Sunday Morning
3. The Chairs are Back
4. Melbeck's Office
5. Looking for Johnny
6. Too Fast & Finale

Oscar nominated film score

Recorded on Hitchcock CD. Charles Ketchum, conductor. Utah Symphony Orchestra (Varese Sarabande)

Main Theme opens "Nostalgic Film Themes" medley 9:53
Suggestions
Actresses, Best
Hitchcock Thrillers

TARAS BULBA
Play Sample
ORCHESTRAL 1962
19:14 & 5:00 [ Details ]
Suite 19:14

1. Overture 3:31
2. Torchlight Parade 2:22
3. Pastorale 2:31
4. The Black Plague 3:56
5. Finale: The Battle for Dubno 5:36

Oscar nominated film score

Recorded on SAYONARA Concert Suites with Elmer Bernstein conducting the Rundfunk Symphony Orchestra Berlin (RCA)

. "The Ride to Dubno: available for Concert Band 5:00

. "The Ride of the Cossacks" 5:00

Recorded on SUNSET BOULEVARD: The Classic Film Scores by Franz Waxman. Charles Gerhardt conducts the National Philharmonic (RCA)

."The Wishing Star" arranged for Guitar by Greg Nestor is also available.

Suggestions
Concert Band: Franz Waxman
History: From Pages of

TASK FORCE
Play Sample
Fanfares 1949
1:30 [ Details ]
Liberty Fanfares

Also availabe as part of the MEDAL OF HONOR Suite 5:48

In addition there is a concert band arrangement of The Medal of Honor Suite
 

TASK FORCE 1949
[ Details ]
Main Title & End Titles

 

THIS IS MY LOVE Theme 1854
2:00 [ Details ]
Theme
 

TO HAVE & HAVE NOT
Play Sample
Overture 1945
2:40 [ Details ]
Prelude & Martinique

Recorded on "Classic Film Scores for Humphrey Bogart." Charles Gerhardt conducts the National Symphony Orchestra (RCA)
Suggestions
Humphrey Bogart (1899 - 1957)

TO HAVE & HAVE NOT 1944
1:51 [ Details ]
Main Title
 

TWO MRS. CARROLLS, THE
Play Sample
Suite 1947
4:24 [ Details ]
Suite

Prelude
The Embrace
The Storm
The Poisoned Milk
The Window
Geofrey's Madness
Finale

Recorded on "Classic Film Scores for Humphrey Bogaat." Charles Gerhardt conducts the National Philharmonic (RCA)

. Also available for concert band

Suggestions
Humphrey Bogart (1899 - 1957)
Who Dunnits

UNTAMED
Play Sample
Suite 1955
7:19 [ Details ]
Suite

Prelude
Capetown Street
By the River
Vorwarts & Finale

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood: Vol. 4." (Varese Sarabande)
 

WOMAN OF THE YEAR Suite 1942
4:18 [ Details ]
A Suite for piano & orchestra

Suggestions
All-American Favorites
Katherine Hepburn (1907 - 2003)

YOUNG AT HEART, THE
Play Sample
Suite 1938
5:00 [ Details ]
Suite

Main Title
The Rivera
The Yacht Club
Engineering Office & Finale

Arranged by Christopher Palmer

Double Oscar nomination: score and song

. Piano Sextet edition available 2:59

Arranged by Patrick Russ

Recprded by The St. Clair Trio and Friends on OLD ACQUAINTANCES (Koch International Classics)

Suggestions
Comedy Tonight