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Marvin Hamlisch
The renowned songwriter, conductor and pianist Marvin Hamlisch performs in concert with THE RTÉ Concert Orchestra. the man behind film scores including his Oscar-winning score and song for The Way We Were and his adaptation of Scott Joplin's music for "The Sting", for which he received a third Oscar. His groundbreaking show, "A Chorus Line", received the Pulitzer Prize. We'll hear hit numbers from these as well as tributes to Cole Porter and Jerome Kern.

Bernard Herrmann
A celebration this afternoon of the movie music of Bernard Herrmann, including highlights from the concert 'Music to be Murdered By - The Music of Bernard Herrmann' featuring the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. Aedín Gormley also talks to Herrmann's widow Norma, to learn a little more about this brilliant composer.

John Barry interview - podcast
The renowned film-score composer John Barry sadly passed away on Sunday January 30th, aged 77. In June 2007, Aedín travelled to his home in New York and spoke to John about how he got into the business, the early James Bond films, his award winning soundtracks and the art of film scoring. Please note that for copyright reasons, all music has been removed from the original interview.

Gabriel Byrne interview - podcast
Aedin spoke to Gabriel Byrne about his role as Cultural Ambassador for Ireland and about the season of Irish films he has curated for Imagine Ireland's 'Ireland on Film' at MOMA in New York. He talks about his identity as an Irish actor working in The U.S. and of course chooses his favourite soundtrack for Movies and Musicals.

Michel Legrand
Aedín Gormley presents highlights from French composer Michel Legrand's recent concert with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.

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John Williams
Aedín celebrates the music of the composer responsible for some of the most famous film scores in Hollywood history, including Star Wars, Superman, Jaws , E.T, Schindler's List and the Indiana Jones series.

Lalo Schifrin live at the National Concert Hall
Listen back to our recent broadcast of 'Lalo Schifrin at the National Concert Hall', Dublin, which includes music from his scores to Cool Hand Luke, Bullitt, Dirty Harry and the memorable theme for Mission Impossible. Click here to listen back to Aedín's interview with Lalo, recorded in advance of his trip to Ireland.

Stephen Sondheim 80th Birthday Specials
American composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim has been described as "the greatest and perhaps best-known artist in the American musical theatre". In these two programmes, Aedín looks Sondheim's life and career, wth music from West Side Story, Gypsy, Company, Follies, Sunday in the Park with George and Into the Woods.

Colin Farrell and Neil Jordan
Aedín recently met Colin Farrell, Neil Jordan and newcomer Alicja Bachleda, in advance of the release of their upcoming film Ondine! She first asked Neil about his music choices for the film. Click here to find out what he said!

Mark Kermode - Aedín talks to the film critic, broadcaster and quiff-wearer about his new book 'It's only a Movie'. She first asked him if he takes movies too seriously...

Colin Firth talks about his film Genova, directed by Michael Winterbottom. He also tells Aedín about playing the role of Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice, his love of music and shares his thoughts on Oscar Wilde.

John Corigliano - Renowned composer John Corigliano talks about winning an Oscar for his score to The Red Violin, and getting fired from the latest Mel Gibson film, The Edge of Darkness.

Hans Zimmer - Following the release of his soundtrack to Sherlock Holmes, Aedín talks to the prolific composer. She first asked him how he came to score the film.

John Barry - Aedín Gormley travels to the New York home of renowned composer John Barry, to talk about his life, his work and the art of film-scoring.

John Barry concert at the National Concert Hall
In 2008 we were honoured to have had John Barry as guest of honour for a very special evening of his music. Presented by Movies and Musicals and hosted by Aedín Gormley, the concert featured some of his most famous film scores performed by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Nicholas Dodd.

Julie Andrews - Aedín talks to star of stage and screen Dame Julie Andrews, as the first part of her book 'Home: a Memoir of My Early Years' is published.

Elaine Stritch - In a special programme, Aedín talks to veteran star of stage and screen Elaine Stritch, star of stage and screen and her one-woman, Tony award winning show, Elaine Stritch at Liberty.

Barbara Cook - Star of the Broadway stage and concert hall, Barbara Cook talks to Aedín about working with Leonard Bernstein, and creating roles in Candide and The Music Man.

Cameron Mackintosh - Aedín meets the renowned theatrical producer and talks about some of his most famous stage productions including Mary Poppins, Cats and Les Miserables.

Ava Astaire MacKenzie - Aedín meets the daughter of Fred Astaire, who shares childhood memories and stories of the movie legend.

Alan Menken - Aedín talks to American musical theatre and film composer Alan Menken, responsible for the music from The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and Enchanted.

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