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Lyric Hammersmith to re-open in April with ‘Bugsy Malone’

Posted on October 21, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett The Lyric Hammersmith in West London has announced that it will re-open next April with a production of the stage musical version of “Bugsy Malone” after a multi-million pound redevelopment.

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Tears and laughter at ASCAP’s London Awards

Posted on October 10, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett Songwriter Jim Duguid, who was named songwriter of the year along with Alex Clare for Clare’s double platinum hit “Too Close”, brought down the house at the 34th Annual ASCAP Awards London gala at Grosvenor House on … Continue reading →

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Sara Andon wafts away with the Krakow film music fest

Posted on September 29, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett One of the delights of the Krakow Film Music Festival this week has been that guests at the Holiday Inn in the city centre were treated daily to the gorgeous sound of a flute that wafted up … Continue reading →

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Elliot Goldenthal’s gothic suite rules at ASCAP gala

Posted on September 29, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett Robin Williams once told me that there are movie stars, “and then there’s Jack”, as in Nicholson. The Krakow Film Music Festival Sunday night showed that there are film composers, and then there’s Elliot, as in Goldenthal. … Continue reading →

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Krakow film music fest celebrates ASCAP’s centennial

Posted on September 29, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett The Krakow Film Music Festival celebrated ASCAP’s 100th anniversary Sunday night with an enthralling concert of movie scores by composers including Patrick Doyle, Elliot Goldenthal, Dario Marianelli and Hans Zimmer, who were all on hand for the … Continue reading →

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Live ‘Gladiator’ performance wows Krakow festival audience

Posted on September 28, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett Composer Hans Zimmer was on hand last night for a screening of “Gladiator” accompanied by full orchestra and chorus at the 7th annual Krakow Film Music Festival.

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When Hans Zimmer worried about a gladiator’s kiss

Posted on September 27, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett Hans Zimmer will relax tonight at the Krakow Film Music Festival where a live orchestra will play his and Lisa Gerrard’s score at a screening of “Gladiator” but I recall a winter’s day in London almost 15 … Continue reading →

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James Bond music at the Krakow Film Music Festival

Posted on September 27, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett Spanish conductor Diego Navarro brought his “The Best of James Bond” concert programme to the Krakow Film Music Festival Friday night as he led the Krakow Philharmonic Orchestra and a roster of mostly Polish singers through songs … Continue reading →

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David Arnold on why James Bond music makes a difference

Posted on September 26, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett Music and songs from all 23 official James Bond films will be performed at a concert in the Krakow Arena tonight as part of the Krakow Film Music Festival to mark its 007th annual edition.

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‘Kon-Tiki’ with live orchestra at Krakow festival

Posted on September 26, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett Screenwriter Petter Skavlan, who wrote the script of Norwegian adventure film “Kon-Tiki”, screened Thursday as part of the Krakow Film Music Festival, says the filmmakers drew on many films for their inspiration.

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