For all those lovers of music from the movies, the New York Philharmonic has a program for you. On September 14-16, 2007, John Williams will conduct the orchestra in a program of movie favorites including his scores for the Harry Potter movies, Memoirs of a Geisha, and a potpourri of memorable themes from films by George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. A special part of the program will pay tribute to Stanley Donen, director of such noteworthy musicals as On the Town, Pajama Game, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and Singin' in the Rain. Mr. Donen will be present and will offer commentary on his works.
For those interested in movie musicals, the Library has Steven Cohan's Hollywood Musicals, The Film Reader, Roy Hemming's The Melody Lingers On, John Kobal's Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance, and Colin Larkin's The Virgin Encyclopedia of Stage & Film Musicals. If you enjoy listening to motion picture soundtracks, please feel free to peruse the Library's collection. Suggestions are always welcome.