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The MGM Musical

Matthew Sweet celebrates the all-singing, all-dancing world of MGM musicals on film.

As the nationwide BFI Musicals season continues Matthew Sweet celebrates the all-singing, all-dancing world of MGM musicals on film. Featuring Judy Garland, Gene Kelly and Howard Keel in music from Easter Parade, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Show Boat, An American in Paris, and our classic score of the week Singin' in the Rain.

Image 漏 Warner Bros. Ent. All rights reserved. Singin鈥� in the Rain is showing in selected cinemas as part of the BFI Musicals season.

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21 minutes

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Sat 21 Dec 2019 15:00
主播大秀 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Cole Porter

    Broadway Melody (1940)

    Music Arranger: Leo Arnaud. Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra.
    • RHINO.

  • George Meyer

    For me and my Gal (1942)

    Composer: Edgar Leslie. Composer: E. Ray Goetz. Singer: Judy Garland. Singer: Gene Kelly. Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra.
    • PREMIER SOUNDTRACKS.

  • Nacio Herb Brown

    Babes in Arms (1939) - Good Morning

    Singer: Judy Garland. Singer: Mickey Rooney. Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra.
    • EMI.

  • Irving Berlin

    Easter Parade (1948) - It Only Happens When I Dance With You/Easter Parade

    Singer: Judy Garland. Singer: Fred Astaire. Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra.
    • CBS.

  • Saul Chaplin

    Seven Brides for Seven Brothers - Barn Dance

    Composer: Gene de Paul. Orchestra: John Wilson Orchestra. Conductor: John Wilson.
    • EMI.

  • Jerome Kern

    Show Boat (1951) - Young Romance/Make Believe

    Singer: Howard Keel. Singer: Kathryn Grayson. Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra.
    • Premier Soundtracks.

  • Cole Porter

    Kiss me Kate (1953) - Too Darn Hot

    Singer: Ann Miller. Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Andr茅 Previn.
    • MGM.

  • George Gershwin

    An American in Paris (1952) - I Got Rhythm

    Singer: Gene Kelly. Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra.
    • CBS.

  • Frederick Loewe

    Brigadoon (1954) - The Heather on the Hill

    Singer: Gene Kelly. Singer: Cyd Charisse.
    • CBS.

  • Nacio Herb Brown

    Singin' in the Rain (1952) - The Broadway Ballet

    Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra.
    • CBS.

  • Frederick Loewe

    Gigi (1958) - Say a Prayer For Me Tonight

    Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Andr茅 Previn.
    • CBS.

  • Hugh Martin

    Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

    Singer: Judy Garland. Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra.
    • Rhino Records.

Broadcast

  • Sat 21 Dec 2019 15:00
    主播大秀 Radio 3

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