Radio Times: Classical TV Hits

TV has always had a love affair with classical music, the beautiful melodies, rich textures and dramatic themes  helping to create strong associations with brands and programmes alike. This collection celebrates composers  and their compositions, recognisable in over 60 years of some of the nation’s best-loved TV moments.

Contents:

CD1: Classical Music in TV Themes 69.50
1. Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights (The Apprentice) 1.50
2. Charpentier - Te Deum (Eurovision Song Contest) 1.26
3. Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No.3 (Antiques Roadshow) 6.38
4. Saint-Saëns - Danse macabre (Jonathan Creek) 6.42
5. Ravel - Boléro (Torvill & Dean, 1984 Winter Olympics) 14.11
6. Mozart - A Musical Joke (Horse of the Year Show) 4.32
7. Khachaturian - Spartacus (The Onedin Line) 4.42
8. Wiseman - Affairs Current (The Andrew Marr Show) 2.01
9. Goodall - The Lord is My Shepherd (The Vicar of Dibley) 2.41
10. Sousa - The Liberty Bell (Monty Python’s Flying Circus) 3.21
11. Sibelius - At the Castle Gate (The Sky at Night) 4.24
12. Sibelius - Karelia Suite (This Week) 4.00
13. Janáček - Sinfonietta (Crown Court) 2.51
14. Shostakovich - Romance (Reilly, Ace of Spies) 6.23
15. Puccini - Nessun dorma (World Cup Italia ’90) 3.14

CD2: Classical Music in TV Ads 70.15
1. Jenkins - Palladio (De Beers) 3.45
2. Dvořák - Largo (Hovis) 12.42
3. Delibes - Flower Duet (British Airways) 5.56
4. Tchaikovsky - Dance of the Reed Flutes (Cadbury’s Fruit & Nut) 2.21
5. Jenkins - Adiemus (Delta Airlines) 3.57
6. Verdi - La forza del destino (Stella Artois) 7.10
7. Jenkins - Dies irae (Lynx) 4.37
8. Handel - Lascia ch’io pianga (Harrods Sale) 4.32
9. Bellini - Casta diva (Jean Paul Gaultier) 5.35
10. Mahler - Nachtmusik (Castrol GTX) 3.24
11. Rimsky-Korsakov - Flight of the Bumblebee (Black & Decker) 1.22
12. Orff - O Fortuna (Old Spice) 2.27
13. Trad. - How can I keep from singing? (Waitrose) 2.12
14. Debussy - Clair de Lune (Chanel No.5) 5.08
15. Bach - Air on the G string (Hamlet Cigars) 4.21