Composer: Ron Goodwin
Orchestra: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Ron Goodwin
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Naxos
Catalogue: 8555193
Release: 2022
Size: 306 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
01. Main Title Theme (From “633 Squadron”)
Drake 400 Suite
02. I. The Eddystone Seascape
03. II. Song of the Mewstone
04. III. Hornpipe. The Barbican
05. IV. The Hoe on a Summer Night
06. V. March. Plymouth Hoe
07. VI. The Eddystone Seascape (Reprise)
08. Puppet Serenade
New Zealand Suite
09. I. Aotearoa
10. II. Milford Sound
11. III. Picnic at Rotorua
12. IV. The Earnslaw Steam Theme
13. V. The A & P Show
14. VI. Finale. Po atarau
15. Arabian Celebration
16. Venus Waltz
17. Prisoners of War March “The Kriegie”
18. Minuet in Blue
19. The London Marathon Theme (From “The Trap”)
20. Girl with a Dream
21. Main Theme (From “Lancelot & Guinevere”)
Ron Goodwin is famous for several iconic film scores such as the rousing 633 Squadron. His was an instantly recognisable musical voice, combining an innate ability to write both memorable tunes and to evoke the many moods demanded by film directors, qualities that extend into the gloriously evocative Drake 400 and New Zealand Suites. Goodwin’s long and distinguished career earned him multiple Ivor Novello Awards and a Golden Globe Award among many other accolades. Conducted by the composer, this recording represents the best of a true leader in the field of popular music.