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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: 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: Laura Karpman
Brian Lauritzen talks with Laura Karpman about her Oscar-nominated score for "American Fiction"
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."
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.
10 Composers From Across Latin America We’re Celebrating This Month!
Explore the rich heritage of Hispanic music through these 10 influential composers, from Teresa Carreño to Gabriela Ortiz.
The Story Behind “Appalachian Spring,” the Ballet
Explore the history of Appalachian Spring, a ballet commissioned by Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, composed by Aaron Copland, and choreographed by Martha Graham.
Bolero, Obsession, and the Brain
"Unraveling Bolero" artist Anne Adams and composer Maurice Ravel's shared experience with progressive aphasia is explored at a San Francisco symposium on arts and brain science.
