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At the Movies: Ludwig Göransson's Score to "Oppenheimer"
Film Music Author Jon Burlingame joins Brian Lauritzen to talk about Ludwig Göransson's Oscar-nominated score for "Oppenheimer"
At the Movies: Jerskin Fendrix
Jerskin Fendrix, the composer for the film "Poor Things" speaks with Brian Lauritzen
At the Movies: Laura Karpman
Brian Lauritzen talks with Laura Karpman about her Oscar-nominated score for "American Fiction"
At the Movies: Robbie Robertson's "Killers of the Flower Moon"
We'll talk with the late Robbie Robertson's longtime manager about the Oscar-nominated score for Killers of the Flower Moon
At the Movies: John Williams
We chat with John Williams about his Oscar nominated score for "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny"
KDFC at the Movies… All This Week!
"Classical California's Brian Lauritzen interviews Oscar-nominated composers all week, including Justin Hurwitz, Volker Bertelmann, Carter Burwell, Ryan Lott, and John Williams."
Meet the Mozart of Spain, Sweden, and More
Explore the lives of composers dubbed as the "Mozarts" of their countries, including Joseph Martin Kraus of Sweden, Juan Arriaga of Spain, and two English contenders.
The Sounds of Sunrise
Explore the beauty of sunrise through music with this list of compositions inspired by dawn, from Haydn's "Sunrise" Symphony to Ravel's "Daphnis and Chloe".
A Playlist to Celebrate All Things Fall
Explore the beauty of autumn through music with this curated list of compositions inspired by the season's warm colors, chilly weather, and melancholic mood.
Classical Music and Its Powerful Effect on the Brain
Explore the transformative impact of music on the brain with Classical California host Brisa Siegel and USC's Brain and Creativity Institute. Discover how music shapes young minds.
Trippy Tales in Classical Music
Explore the connection between altered states of consciousness and music composition, featuring works by Berlioz, Hildegard of Bingen, and Schumann.
10 More Composers With Latin American Roots You Should Know
Explore the lives and works of ten influential female composers from Latin America, spanning various genres and periods, from opera to electronic music.
