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  • Charlie Chaplin and Italian Cinema Classics

    This week, David Garland presents a suite of music from Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times," works by Ennio Morricone, and music composed by Nino Rota for films directed by Fellini. Sep 13, 2014

    Charlie Chaplin and Italian Cinema Classics
  • 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. Sep 6, 2014

    Waltzing with Joanne Woodward
  • 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," Aug 23, 2014

    Princes, Paupers, and a Room with a View
  • Music for Robin Williams

    Saturday at 9 pm, David Garland presents music composed for films that starred Robin Williams, including Michael Kamen's "What Dreams May Come," Maurice Jarre's "Dead Poets' Society,"... Aug 16, 2014

    Music for Robin Williams
  • Music for Red Ponies

    Tonight at 9 pm, a pair of Red Ponies: Aaron Copland's music for the 1949 film, "The Red Pony," based on Steinbeck's book, and Jerry Goldsmith's music for a 1973 TV adaptation.

    Aug 2, 2014

    Music for Red Ponies
  • Apes, Empires and Classical Influences

    Tonight at 9 pm, David Garland offers highlights from Michael Giacchino's "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," and a new release of John Williams' "Empire of the Sun."

    Jul 12, 2014

    Apes, Empires and Classical Influences
  • Summer Refreshments

    Tonight at 9 pm, some summery musical highlights from film scores evocative of the sea, American history, and more for the Fourth of July weekend.

    Jul 5, 2014

    Summer Refreshments