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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Classical Californians: Josh Shaw | Tune in Wednesday at 7pm
Tune in Wednesday at 7pm to hear Josh Shaw as our Classical Californian
“Trio”: Three Upcoming NorCal Events We Think You’ll Enjoy Each Week
Explore upcoming events in the Bay Area this week.
How the 1812 Overture Became Music for the Fourth of July
Explore the history of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture's popularity in 4th of July celebrations, its association with fireworks, and its original context in this insightful blog.
Saturday Morning CarTunes: American Instruments
A look at some instruments that were born in America, as we approach July 4
Classical Californians: Kris Bowers
This week's Classical Californian is composer Kris Bowers
Celebrate These LGBTQ+ Composers
A brief profile of 6 LGBTQ+ composers