John Williams and Gustavo Dudamel Discuss Film Score

Season 43 Episode 1

The musicians discuss “Escapades” from Williams' score to the film "Catch Me If You Can."

John Williams composed the score to "Catch Me If You Can" (2002), directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. The film dramatizes the swindles of a real-life con man. Before the LA Philharmonic performs "Escapades" from the score, Gustavo Dudamel and Williams discuss the mystery the music creates. From "Dudamel Conducts a John Williams Celebration with the LA Phil."

AIR DATE 7/24/15

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