Far from the Madding Crowd - music for the film

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Bennett received a 1967 Oscar nomination for this: we can hear why. Each character 'owns' a broad theme and 'troubling' melody and both illuminate Hardy's tale of love and deception. Composer: Richard Rodney Bennett Performers: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Rumon Gamba Recording date: 17 September 2013 Date of broadcast: 17 September 2013