Brass Band

Hymn to the Fallen (Saving Private Ryan)

by John Williams

Grade 4 | 5 Mins

 

In his foreword to the published orchestral score of Hymn to the Fallen, John Williams writes: 

Saving Private Ryan is certainly one of Steven Spielberg’s most powerful films. The accumulative effect of his great photography and the splendid performances contained in the film combine to produce a jolting emotional impact, particularly in the closing moments of the movie.

 

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