Once Upon A Time...
Join Edith Bowman for a soundtrack鈥憆ich journey through worlds of fairytales and fantasy, with composer Nitin Sawhney on the Lord of the Rings, and actor and musician Jeff Goldblum.
As part of the 麻豆社's 'Once Upon a Time...' week, Edith Bowman presents your regular round鈥憉p of film and TV soundtracks, featuring a magical celebration of fantasy and adventure.
This week鈥檚 show celebrates 90 years of movie magic, featuring music by Harry Gregson鈥慦illiams and John Powell, John Williams, James Horner, Trevor Jones and Angela Morley. From the fairy鈥憈ale magic of Shrek to the dark enchantment of The Dark Crystal, the wonder of The NeverEnding Story, the soaring music of Hook and many more, these scores showcase how fantasy on screen has been brought to life through unforgettable music.
Composer Nitin Sawhney guides us through Harmonising Hollywood, focusing on Howard Shore鈥檚 legendary score for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
We also welcome actor and musician Jeff Goldblum, who shares his Pick of the Flicks - a much鈥憀oved score that plays a pivotal role in its film.
The 麻豆社鈥檚 鈥極nce Upon a Time鈥︹�� week celebrates fairytales and storytelling in partnership with the British Library. On 麻豆社 Radio 3, Edith Bowman explores fairytales and fantasy in 'Sound of Cinema', actors Pearce Quigley and Lydia Wilson delve into the worlds of princesses, frogs, and spells in 'Words & Music', Sara Mohr-Pietsch charts a course to Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf in 'Music Map', and Elizabeth Alker presents music inspired by enchanted lands, magical creatures, and timeless tales in 'Classical Live' and 'Unclassified'. Just search 鈥極nce Upon a Time鈥︹�� in 麻豆社 Sounds. The British Library鈥檚 major new exhibition Fairy Tales runs from 27th March 鈥� 23rd August 2026.
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Harry Gregson鈥怶illiams
Shrek: "Fairytale"
Composer: John Powell. Lyricist: Harry Gregson鈥怶illiams. Lyricist: John Powell. Conductor: Gavin Greenaway. Conductor: Harry Gregson鈥怶illiams. Choir: Metro Voices.- Shrek (Original Motion Picture Score).
- Varese Sarabande.
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Frank Churchill
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: "Overture"
Composer: Larry Morey. Lyricist: Frank Churchill. Lyricist: Larry Morey.- Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs Original Soundtrack.
- Disney Records (Europe).
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David Shire
Return To Oz: "Finale and End Credits"
- Return to Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
- Walt Disney Records.
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John Williams
Hook: "Flight to Neverland"
Orchestra: Boston Pops Orchestra. Conductor: John Williams.- John Williams & Steven Spielberg: The Ultimate Collection.
- Sony Classical.
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Klaus Doldinger
The Never-Ending Story: "Theme Of Sadness"
- The Never Ending Story.
- Parlophone UK.
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Angela Morley
Watership Down: "Kehaar's Theme"
- Watership Down (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
- Masterworks.
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Koji Kondo
Legend of Zelda: Suite
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Andrew Skeet.- The Greatest Video Game Music.
- X5 Music Group.
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Trevor Jones
The Dark Crystal: "Jen & Kira Love Theme"
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Javier Navarette
Pan's Labyrinth: "The Fairy and The Labyrinth"
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James Horner
Willow: "Willow's Theme"
Conductor: James Horner.- Willow (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
- Walt Disney Records.
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John Williams
Close Encounters Of The Third Kind "Wild Signals"
Conductor: John Williams. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.- Close Encounters Of The Third Kind.
- Arista.
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Joe Hisaishi
The Tale of Princess Kaguya: "The Procession of Celestial Beings"
- Dream Songs: The Essential Joe Hisaishi.
- Universal Music LLC.
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- Sat 18 Apr 2026 16:00麻豆社 Radio 3
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Sound of Cinema
Your weekly roundup of the finest film scores and movie music with Edith Bowman.
