Ron Goodwin is famous for several iconic film scores such as the rousing 633 Squadron. His was an instantly recognizable 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.
7 Drake 400 Suite-VI. the Eddystone Seascape (Reprise)
8 Puppet Serenade
9 New Zealand Suite-I. Aotearoa (The Land of the Long White Cloud)
10 New Zealand Suite-II. Milford Sound
11 New Zealand Suite-III. Picnic at Rotorua
12 New Zealand Suite-IV. the Earnslaw Steam Theme
13 New Zealand Suite-V. the a & P Show
14 New Zealand Suite-VI. Po Atarau (Now Is the Hour)
15 Arabian Celebration
16 Venus Waltz
17 Prisoners of War March, 'The Kriegie'
18 Minuet in Blue
19 London Marathon Theme (Main Theme from the Film "The Trap")
20 Girl with a Dream
21 Lancelot and Guinevere-Main Theme
Ron Goodwin is famous for several iconic film scores such as the rousing 633 Squadron. His was an instantly recognizable 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.