This week on “The Soundtrack” Haley Taylor celebrates the birthday of Michel Legrand. From the sun-drenched yearning of “The Young Girls of Rochefort,” to the sleek sophistication of “The Thomas Crown Affair,” from the emotional candor of “The Happy Ending” and “Summer of ’42,” to the devastating intimacy of “Brian’s Song” and the haunting power of “The Go-Between,” this episode explores how Legrand moved effortlessly between musicals, thrillers, television dramas, and romantic studies without ever sounding generic. It’s a portrait of a composer who understood how to shape emotion, structure longing, and write melodies that stay with you for decades — a birthday tribute to one of cinema’s most enduring musical voices.
Haley Taylor hosts “The Soundtrack,” every Saturday and Sunday at 6 p.m. where she explores the scores of the silver screen. Tune in for an hour of unforgettable film music with a look at the composers and the stories that made these melodies sing. Stay connected by following #TheSoundtrack on Instagram.