Heroes both historical and fictitious as well as the superheroes of the Marvel and DC comics remain fertile mine of inspiration for Hollywood and some of the best big screen adventures ever. Scores include the classics including The Magnificent Seven by Elmer Bernstein as well as those by John Williams and James Horner from films depicting real-life heroics of wartime sacrifice and space exploration in Saving Private Ryan and Apollo 13. Superheroes are represented by Superman, Batman and Captain America.
The Best of Bond
Shaken, not stirred! Saturday 17 May, 7.30pmThe BSO celebrates James Bond and some of the best music and songs in cinema history. Nobody does it better.
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