This was without the movie, just the music.
That said, I have seen The Wizard of Oz projected with a full live orchestra playing, and it was a great experience.
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This was without the movie, just the music.
That said, I have seen The Wizard of Oz projected with a full live orchestra playing, and it was a great experience.
I once attended an orchestral performance of the score. Heard apart from the movie, it really impressed me.
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