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Scott Simon

Scott Simon talks to radio host and author Martin Goldsmith about "Winter Journey," a film about his parents, who were musicians in a Jewish orchestra during Nazi Germany.


Winter Journey - Official Trailer

Screen Time

Menemsha Films

In 'Winter Journey,' a son pushes his father to reflect on his past in Nazi Germany

Jeffrey Yelverton is a digital producer of classical music for Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media. He supports the digital portfolio of MPR/APM by creating original content and providing production support for YourClassical Storytime, New Classical Tracks and various seasonal events.


Digital Producer, Classical

Jeffrey Yelverton

This Veterans Day, watch as the Virginia-based opera company UrbanArias presents the new musical film ‘Unknown,’ which honors the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 


Unknown (Trailer)

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Watch: Musical film 'Unknown' honors forgotten soldiers for Veterans Day

Brian Newhouse

Philip Brunelle, the founder and mastermind of VocalEssence, takes the bench Sunday at the Historic Heights Theater’s Mighty Wurlitzer organ to accompany ‘Safety Last,’ Harold Lloyd’s most famous film. 


Harold Lloyd's SAFETY LAST! - U.S. Re-release Trailer

Janus Films

It's 'Safety Last' for silent-film organ extravaganza at the Heights Theater

Linda Holmes

The family comedy-drama CODA nabbed big prizes at Sundance in January. Now, it arrives on Apple TV+. It doesn't hold back in going for the tears, but it mostly earns them.


Apple-TV

Apple TV+

Film review: Choir student comes of age in 'CODA'

John Birge has been hosting, producing and performing classical music for more than 25 years. Since 1997, he has been hosting on Minnesota Public Radio's Classical Music Service. He played French horn for the Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestra and performed with them on their centennial tour of Europe in 1995. He was trained at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Eastman School of Music and Interlochen Arts Academy.


John Birge

Check out host John Birge's picks from Wes Anderson’s favorite composer, Benjamin Britten. Explore how this filmmaker has woven Britten into his cinematic universe. 


Birge's Picks

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Birge's Picks: The young person’s guide to Wes Anderson

Interview with Rob King

Steve Staruch can be heard on Classical Minnesota Public Radio from 3 to 7 p.m. weekdays, including hosting Music with Minnesotans, Regional Spotlight and Friday Favorites. Prior to joining the staff of MPR in 2004, Steve presented a variety of radio programs on WCAL in Northfield, Minn., where he created an immensely popular call-in program, and on WXXI in Rochester, N.Y. Outside radio, Steve also enjoys work as a freelance tenor and violist. Steve and his wife, Naomi, enjoy traveling, gardening and hosting dinner parties.


Steve Staruch

"Haunting Clara" is a film exploring the lives of Robert and Clara Schumann, and how their relationship evolves when Johannes Brahms enters their lives. Listen to host Steve Staruch's conversation with writer and director Rob King in advance of the Jan. 14 premiere.


The Haylofters

Rob King's film 'Haunting Clara' explores dynamic of classical power couple

Tim Greiving

Darren Aronofsky's 2000 film Requiem for a Dream spawned a musical motif that's rippled through media -- and jumpstarted a new career for Clint Mansell, the composer of its haunted score.


Lux Aeterna

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Official Trailer #2 - Orlando Bloom Movie HD

Clint Mansell - Rebecca, Always Rebecca - Rebecca (Music From The Netflix Film)

How Do You Think It Feels

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Requiem for a theme: Film composer Clint Mansell on the sound of sadness

Back to School at the Movies

Lynne has been at this radio thing since 1984 when she fell into an historic job at KFAC AM and FM, the commercial classical station in Los Angeles.  She was the first woman staff announcer in the station's history, and it was such big news back then, it made the LA newspapers and national radio publications.  She is thrilled women in radio is no longer newsworthy.


Lynne Warfel

Join host Lynne Warfel for an hour of great movie music from films that celebrate school days. From 'Dead Poet's Society' to 'Mr. Holland's Opus,' there's music for students of all ages.


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Listen to 'Back to School at the Movies' with host Lynne Warfel

Ennio Morricone: Selected Film Music

Randy Salas is the senior digital producer of classical music for Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media. He oversees all classical digital content, including the website, social media, videos, e-newsletters and podcasts.


Senior Digital Producer, Classical

Randy Salas

Listen now to music by one of the greatest film composers in history, Ennio Morricone, who died Monday at 91. Selections include his groundbreaking music for 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,' as well as other favorites, including 'The Mission' and 'Once Upon a Time in America.'


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Listen to Ennio Morricone's timeless film music

Erika Malpass

When you hear the term 'film score,' perhaps the themes from your favorite movie come to mind -- the suspenseful bass melody from 'Jaws' or the magical 'Hedwig's Theme' from 'Harry Potter,' both by John Williams. But here are other film composers you might not know as well.


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