Movies on the Radio

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  • Music for Planet Earth

    Tonight at 9 pm, David Garland presents rich, symphonic music from "Planet Earth," "Microcosmos" National Geographic specials and more. Apr 18, 2015

    Music for Planet Earth
  • The Drama of Passover

    Saturday at 9 pm, hear music that's been written to help convey the drama of Moses leading the Jews out of Egypt, including scores for "The Ten Commandments" and "Prince of Egypt." Apr 4, 2015

    The Drama of Passover
  • Starring Humphrey Bogart

    Tonight at 9 pm: Max Steiner's music for "Casablanca," Adolph Deutsch's score for "The Maltese Falcon," and Frederick Hollander's music for "Sabrina," among others. Mar 28, 2015

    Starring Humphrey Bogart
  • The Influence of The Planets

    Saturday at 9 pm, David Garland presents highlights from Holst's The Planets, plus film music by John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Bill Conti, and others, that shows its influence. Mar 21, 2015

    The Influence of <em>The Planets</em>
  • Princes, Paupers, and a Room with a View

    Mark Twain's novel "The Prince and the Pauper" has been adapted to film multiple times – let's hear from two of them. Plus: the Merchant-Ivory production of "A Room with a View," Mar 14, 2015

    Princes, Paupers, and a Room with a View
  • Waltzing with Joanne Woodward

    Tonight at 9 pm, David Garland presents waltzes by Bernard Herrmann, Georges Delerue, and of course, Johann Strauss Jr., that have made their mark in movies. Feb 28, 2015

    Waltzing with Joanne Woodward
  • Oscar Nominees and Winners

    David Garland presents some highlights from each of the Oscar nominee's movie scores, plus music from prior winners. Feb 21, 2015

    Oscar Nominees and Winners