Theme to Masterpiece Theater

[Richard W Joyner]

The well-known intro theme to the PBS series "Masterpiece Theater"--does
anyone know who wrote this piece? Was it by a famous composer? It sounds
like it could be something from one of the baroque composers such as Handel,
or perhaps Purcell.

thanks for any info

[David Hurwitz]

The original recording was taken from a Nonesuch LP called "Symphonies and
Fanfares for the King's Supper." The piece is a Rondeau, and the composer
Mouret. Sorry if this sounds pedantic, but if you're going to look for it,
you'll need the correct spellings.
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David Hurwitz
Executive Editor
www.classicstoday.com
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No, it's a rondo by Mouré, I think.

[Matt Friedman]

David Hurwitz wrote:
>
> The original recording was taken from a Nonesuch LP called "Symphonies and
> Fanfares for the King's Supper." The piece is a Rondeau, and the composer
> Mouret. Sorry if this sounds pedantic, but if you're going to look for it,
> you'll need the correct spellings.

I think the composer's full name was Jean-Joseph Mouret.

MF

[jj]

[mm]

It ought not to be that hard to find good recordings of it. It is
pretty standard fare at weddings, arranged for piccolo trumpet and
organ.

M Magers

[vertigo]

mm wrote:

> It ought not to be that hard to find good recordings of it. It is
> pretty standard fare at weddings, arranged for piccolo trumpet and
> organ.

NAXOS has a collection of Wedding Favorites, featuring the entire Mouret
suite, among other common wedding selections, such as from Wagner,
Mendelssohn, et. al.

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[Theodore Slotkin]

Richard W Joyner wrote:

> The well-known intro theme to the PBS series "Masterpiece Theater"--does
> anyone know who wrote this piece? Was it by a famous composer? It sounds
> like it could be something from one of the baroque composers such as Handel,
> or perhaps Purcell.
>
> thanks for any info

Premičre Suite de Symphonies by Mouret.

Ted Slotkin

[Carter@marcopolo26.freeserve.co.uk John Carter]

So It is Liz Taylor that keeps Naxos in the black.?
John Carter Barsoom

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[Richard W Joyner]

Thanks so much for all the responses to my inquiry. You've been more than
helpful. I am very grateful.

- Dick Joyner

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