Best Orchestral Film Scores

I second Glory. Even better are:
Jaws (forget the shark approaching theme. The rest is stand out arrangement).
And for pop/orchestra:
the Toys soundtrack - a true gem.

For me Ennio Morricone's "Once Upon A Time In America" tops my list. I also own the cd. Last night I watched "Under The Tuscan Sun",and thought this could have been so much 'more' had he done the score. I also love "Melana". This poor guy probably holds the record for the # "Oscar" nominations;never having one,even once. He has scored near 500 films.

Anything by Howard Shore; one of the best IMO

Ennio Morricone's "Mission" with Robert De Niro and Jeremy Irons.

Personally I agree with Elgragon's opinion, Ennio Morricone's "Mission".

Main motif performed by recorder and sacred vocal pieces are subtle, lyrical. It is almost like a treatment to purify my earthy thoughts.

Happy Listening.