Episode 523, Lord of the Rings

​​If the names Frodo, Samwise, Gandalf, and Bilbo bring a smile to your face, then you won’t want to miss this program. Host David Lawrence features the music of Johan de Meij and his symphony “Lord of the Rings.”  It’s a dangerous business going out the door, but you can stay in and listen, right?

Medley from "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”
My Dear Frodo, The World Is Ahead, Axe or Sword,
Over Hill, Warg Scouts
  Howard Shore
  Philharmonic Wind Orchestra and Marc Reift Orchestra,
  Marc Reift

Symphony No. 1: "The Lord of the Rings”
  Johan de Meij
Mvt I: Gandalf (The Wizard) 
  Osaka Municipal Symphonic Band, Kazuhoshi Akiyama
Mvt II: Lothlorien (The Elvenwood) 
  Peabody Conservatory Wind Ensemble, Harlan D. Parker
Mvt III: Gollum, Sméagol 
  Banda Sinfónica "La Artística" Buñol, Henrie Adams
Mvt IV: Journey In the Dark: 
A. the Mines of Moria - B. the Bridge of Khazad-Dum
  Quebec Wind and Percussion Ensemble, René Joly
Mvt V: Hobbit 
  United States Marine Band, John R. Bourgeois

The Lord of the Rings
  Howard Shore
  Brass Band Willebroek, Frans Violet