Tag Archives: It’s a Wonderful Life

January 2023
Tiomkin 2023

Posted on February 25, 2023 by wsherk

The year 2022 ended on a high note for composer Dimitri Tiomkin. The release of Dimitri Tiomkin: Albertina Rasch & The Great American Ballet by Intrada in December brought the music of Tiomkin, already among the greatest of Hollywood film … Read More…

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December 2022
It’s a Wonderful Life turns 75 again

Posted on December 15, 2022 by wsherk

It’s a Wonderful Life, a classic American film and holiday tradition with a vibrant music score by Dimitri Tiomkin, saw limited theatrical release 76 years ago in December 1946. This Sunday, December 18, screenings of the Frank Capra directed film … Read More…

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December 2021
It’s a Wonderful Life issued by La-La Land Records

Posted on January 10, 2022 by wsherk

La-La Land Records and Paramount Pictures have teamed up to release a remastered CD of music by Dimitri Tiomkin from It’s a Wonderful Life in honor of the film’s 75th anniversary. The 75th anniversary edition is produced by Dan Goldwasser and restored and mastered by … Read More…

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June 2018
The film songs of Dimitri Tiomkin and Frederick Herbert

Posted on June 30, 2018 by wsherk

by Warren M. Sherk Last month we examined songs with lyrics by Frederick Herbert for the 1944 film The Bridge of San Luis Rey scored by Dimitri Tiomkin, as well as Frederick Herbert’s family musical legacy. (As in part 1, we will … Read More…

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December 2016
Celebrate the 70th anniversary of It’s a Wonderful Life

Posted on November 25, 2016 by wsherk

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences kicked off the holiday season with a gala 70th anniversary screening of It’s a Wonderful Life on November 21 in the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. The screening of Frank Capra’s … Read More…

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November 2016
It’s a Wonderful Life 70th anniversary screening at Academy in Los Angeles

Posted on November 8, 2016 by wsherk

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will screen It’s a Wonderful Life on November 21. Don’t miss this screening of the film celebrating its 70th anniversary this holiday season. Frank Capra’s holiday classic, a perennial Christmas favorite, has been … Read More…

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June 2014
It’s a Wonderful Life soundtrack to be released by Kritzerland

Posted on June 14, 2014 by wsherk

Dimitri Tiomkin’s score for It’s a Wonderful Life will be issued on compact disc by Kritzerland. The recording is direct from the original recording sessions as captured on acetate disc recordings retained by the composer and now held in the … Read More…

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July 2013
EW ranks It’s a Wonderful Life 6th greatest film ever

Posted on July 29, 2013 by wsherk

Entertainment Weekly (EW) ranked It’s a Wonderful Life number 6 in the magazine’s July issue, “The 100 All-Time Greatest Movies.” Frank Capra’s holiday classic has been treasured by three generations of filmgoers. Thanks in part to a concert suite published … Read More…

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It’s a Wonderful Life, December 2011

Posted on December 28, 2011 by wsherk

by Warren M. Sherk Reporting from Los Angeles, December 2011 The Making of It’s a Wonderful Life Those who were able to attend the “Making the Holiday Classic: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946)” at the Academy’s Linwood Dunn Theater in … Read More…

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December 2011
It’s a Wonderful Life events calendar

Posted on December 1, 2011 by wsherk

This time of year the holiday classic film, It’s a Wonderful Life, brings out the best of the holiday season. For more information on the events below see It’s a Wonderful Life: Holiday classic celebrates 65 years. December events 1 … Read More…

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December 2011
It’s a Wonderful Life: Holiday classic celebrates 65 years

Posted on December 1, 2011 by wsherk

It’s a Wonderful Life is celebrating its 65th anniversary this holiday season. Fans of the classic American Christmas film can take advantage of a number of opportunities this month to experience either the film or its music. See the December … Read More…

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Suite from It’s A Wonderful Life

Posted on February 7, 2011 by wsherk

A concert suite for It’s a Wonderful Life—aimed at professional symphony orchestras—is available from Hal Leonard Corporation. The purchase package includes the full score for the conductor and orchestra parts for the players. The original orchestrations by Paul Marquardt and Christopher … Read More…

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February 2011
It’s a Wonderful Life concert performances

Posted on February 1, 2011 by wsherk

Dimitri Tiomkin’s music from the holiday classic film, It’s a Wonderful Life, wafted across the U.S. and Canada in concert performances this past December. The community gathered in Evansville, Indiana, on the afternoon of December 5 for a reprise of … Read More…

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October 2009
It’s a Wonderful Life concert suite published by Hal Leonard

Posted on October 18, 2009 by wsherk

A concert suite for It’s a Wonderful Life—aimed at professional symphony orchestras—is available now from Hal Leonard. First in an intended series, the Dimitri Tiomkin score is modeled after the successful John Williams Signature Series, also published by Hal Leonard. … Read More…

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December 2005
It’s a Wonderful Life from San Pedro to Pasadena

Posted on December 17, 2005 by wsherk

Southern California residents will have the opportunity to see and hear Frank Capra’s classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” throughout this holiday season. The Golden State Pops Orchestra will perform Dimitri Tiomkin’s music from the film at their home venue, the … Read More…

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