From the earliest days of so-called silent cinema, to contemporary times with blockbusters like Star Wars, the orchestra has been crucial to the development of film. Host Matt Rogers takes you to the movies for the greatest film scores of all time, Saturdays at 6PM MST on Classical KBACH!
Upcoming Episodes
Themes from Meryl Streep Movies
Saturday, January 18, 2025
She’s one of cinema’s greatest actresses ever. We’ll sample scores from Meryl Streep’s best films—Out of Africa, Julie & Julia, The Iron Lady, The Post, The Deer Hunter, and more.
Scores by Pino Donaggio
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Pino Donaggio is an Italian musician, singer, and composer for television and cinema. He’s known for his collaborations with director Brian De Palma, scoring Carrie, Body Double, Dressed to Kill, and Raising Cain. We’ll sample Donaggio’s best scores.
The Mob at the Movies
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Bugsy, Once Upon a Time in America, The Departed, The Untouchables, Miller’s Crossing, Dick Tracy, and, of course, The Godfather—great scores from mafia movies on this edition of Reel Music.
A Tribute to Alfred Newman
Saturday, February 8, 2025
With nine Oscar wins, Alfred Newman remains the most decorated composer in Academy history. He received 45 nominations, including nods for Wuthering Heights, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, How the West Was Won, and The Greatest Story Ever Told. Hear why Alfred Newman is considered one of the godfathers of film music.
Hollywood in Love
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Love is in the air on the next Reel Music. You’ll hear themes from some of cinema’s best romances, including Love Story, Casablanca, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and The Last of the Mohicans.
Celebrating Terence Blanchard
Saturday, February 22, 2025
He’s a Grammy Award-winning composer and trumpeter who’s scored most of Spike Lee’s films. Hear themes from BlacKkKlansman, Malcolm X, Da 5 Bloods, Red Tails, and Harriet, as we celebrate the career of Terence Blanchard.
Road to the Oscars 2025
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Host Matt Rogers presents the nominees for this year’s Academy Award for Best Original Score.
