The SPOGreatMusic Performance Series: S42E02

 

Release Date: October 22, 2021

 

ODIN QUARTET: MOVIE MUSIC OF THE 60s

 

On this first episode of our SPOGreatMusic Performance Series (Season 42, 2021/2022), we’re pleased to present the following videos:

 

The “Movie Music of the Sixties” video series was created and performed by the Odin Quartet earlier in 2021. This series was produced in conjuction with our SPO Community Partners, the Brantford Symphony Orchestra, and presented digitally at senior living centres in Brantford.

 

The SPO appreciates being able to share these fantastic performances as part of our new 2021/2022 SPOGreatMusic Performance Series.

 

Bernard Herrmann’s “Prelude” from Psycho (1960)

Performed by the Odin Quartet (Alex Toskov, violin; Tanya Charles Iveniuk, violin; Laurence Schaufele*, viola; Samuel Bisson, cello)

To learn more about the film, “Psycho”, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, visit https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054215/.

To learn more about the composer, Bernard Herrmann, visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_Herrmann.

For more information on the Odin Quartet, visit http://www.odinquartet.com.

 

Henry Mancini’s “Moon River” from Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)

Performed by the Odin Quartet (Alex Toskov, violin; Tanya Charles Iveniuk, violin; Laurence Schaufele*, viola; Samuel Bisson, cello)

To learn more about the film, “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, visit https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054698/.

To learn more about the composer, Henry Mancini, visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Mancini.

 

Monty Norman’s “James Bond Theme” from Dr. No (1962)

Performed by the Odin Quartet (Alex Toskov, violin; Tanya Charles Iveniuk, violin; Laurence Schaufele*, viola; Samuel Bisson, cello)
To learn more about the film, “Dr. No”, visit https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055928/.
To learn more about the composer, Monty Norman, visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Norman.

 

 

 

Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman‘s “Feed the Birds” from Mary Poppins (1964)

 

Performed by the Odin Quartet (Alex Toskov, violin; Tanya Charles Iveniuk, violin; Laurence Schaufele*, viola; Samuel Bisson, cello)

 

To learn more about the film, “Mary Poppins”, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058331/.

 

To learn more about the composers, commonly known as “The Sherman Brothers”, visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherman_Brothers.

 

John Barry’s “Title Theme” from Goldfinger (1964)

Performed by the Odin Quartet (Alex Toskov, violin; Tanya Charles Iveniuk, violin; Laurence Schaufele*, viola; Samuel Bisson, cello)
To learn more about the film, “Goldfinger”, visit https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058150/.
To learn more about the composer, John Barry, visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Barry_(composer.

Nino Rota’s “Love Theme” from Romeo and Juliet (1968)

Performed by the Odin Quartet (Alex Toskov, violin; Tanya Charles Iveniuk, violin; Laurence Schaufele*, viola; Samuel Bisson, cello)
To learn more about the film, “Romeo and Juliet”, visit https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063518/.
To learn more about the composer, Nino Rota, visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nino_Rota.

 

Chris Meyer’s “Journey Through Night“

Performed by Odin Quartet. Audio and Video editor: Samuel Bisson. Best viewed at 1080p.

The Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra has a core mandate to support and promote Canadian composers.

Chris Meyer has a long and beautiful history with the Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra, having begun as a young composer, and having created many amazing compositions and arrangements through the years. Chris is also a former president of the SPO Board.

STREAM THE SINGLE “VIGIL AT MIDNIGHT“, OR THE WHOLE “Journey Through Night” CD NOW ON YOUR FAVOURITE PLATFORMS!

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