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What is the opera song in Philadelphia?
La mamma morta
Although he has no analytical skills or training, he intuits how the music in the aria, “La mamma morta”—from his favorite opera, Umberto Giordano’s Andrea Chénier—moves him, and Andy’s simple declarations (“Oh, that single cello!”), facial reactions, and bodily motions reveal that he understands the music deeply.
What song is played at the end of the movie Philadelphia?
| Q: | What is the title and artist for the song played at the end of the film when everyone gathers for Andy’s funeral? (from Lori in England) |
| A: | It’s “Philadelphia” sung by Neil Young in 1993. (thanks to cybermandelille, france) add more info |
What are the songs in the movie Philadelphia?
Howard Shore
Philadelphia/Music composed by
Who sang Philadelphia in the film of the same name?
Accolades
| Award | Category | Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Academy Awards | Best Original Song | Neil Young (“Philadelphia”) |
| Bruce Springsteen (“Streets of Philadelphia”) | ||
| ASCAP Awards | Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures | Bruce Springsteen (“Streets of Philadelphia”) |
| Top Box Office Films | Howard Shore |
Who composed La Mamma Morta?
Umberto Giordano
La mamma morta/Composers
What is the story of the opera Andrea Chenier?
Andrea Chénier is a verismo opera in four acts by Umberto Giordano, set to an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica, and first performed on 28 March 1896 at La Scala, Milan. The story is based loosely on the life of the French poet André Chénier (1762–1794), who was executed during the French Revolution.
Who wrote the streets of Philadelphia?
Bruce Springsteen
Streets of Philadelphia/Lyricists
Who wrote Philadelphia?
Ron Nyswaner
Philadelphia/Screenplay
Who sings the last song in Philadelphia?
Jonathan had to describe to Neil how the film ended, then asked him to base the changes to his melody on the film’s ending. Neil was asked to portray himself as if he were Andrew, playing the melody and singing the lyrics with the dark tone of a lost boy in his voice.
What movie is Streets of Philadelphia?
Philadelphia
Streets of Philadelphia/Movie