In Episode 24 we end our journey through Harry’s third year at Hogwarts with a deep listen to the unparalleled variety in John Williams’ score for Prisoner of Azkaban. We breakdown bebop, compare Italian waltzes, play with fugues, minimalism, swing, and some of the most dangerous flute music you’ve ever heard. Mischief most definitely managed.

Episode notes:

2:51 – Aunt Marge’s waltz

12:20 – The jazz bus

14:31 – A short ride in a magical machine

17:28 – Bebop patronum

24:48 – A stretchy middle eight

29:51 – A fugue for quidditch

35:07 – Willow whomps

40:10 – A danger to birds and flute players

45:23 – Snowfights and woodwind bites

48:02 – Swing, swing, boggart

54:05 – Carried on the voices

57:50 – Book cranks and classic horror

1:01:28 – Sirius Black to the future

1:10:12 – Watch me if you can

1:14:51 – The John Williams greatest hits album

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