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Your 20 Favorite Movie Scores

Your 20 Favorite Movie Scores

Explore the 2022 Classical California Ultimate Playlist featuring top 20 movie music pieces, from John Williams' Star Wars to Elmer Bernstein’s The Magnificent Seven.

09/19/2022
Max Steiner’s Indelible Mark on Movie Music

Max Steiner’s Indelible Mark on Movie Music

Explore the life of Max Steiner, influential Hollywood composer known for iconic scores like King Kong and Casablanca, and his impact on film music.

03/14/2022
8 Composers Who Have Stars on the Hollywood Walk-of-Fame

8 Composers Who Have Stars on the Hollywood Walk-of-Fame

Explore the Hollywood Walk-of-Fame through the stars of renowned film composers like Leonard Bernstein, Ennio Morricone, and Hans Zimmer.

03/12/2022
10 Picks to Throw Your Own Classical Film Festival at Home

10 Picks to Throw Your Own Classical Film Festival at Home

Explore a DIY film festival featuring movies with classical music as a key element. From 2001: A Space Odyssey to Fantasia, enjoy these cinematic masterpieces at home.

03/12/2022
Movies About Composers

Movies About Composers

Explore the portrayal of famous composers in films like Amadeus, The Great Waltz, A Song to Remember, and Copying Beethoven, and how these movies balance drama and historical accuracy.

03/03/2022
Fact or Fiction: The One and Only “Amadeus”

Fact or Fiction: The One and Only “Amadeus”

This article explores the historical inaccuracies in the 1984 film 'Amadeus', focusing on the portrayal of Mozart and Salieri's relationship and the rumor of Mozart's murder.

02/21/2022
KUSC’s DIY Spooky Film Festival for Classical Fans

KUSC’s DIY Spooky Film Festival for Classical Fans

Explore 10 iconic horror films known for their classical music scores, including Jaws, Psycho, and The Shining. Discover where to stream or rent these spine-chilling classics.

10/27/2021

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