So much fantastic music has been composed for movies, TV shows and video games — often by the same composers in all three genres. Find out more!
Composer Chanda Dancy has been scoring film music for more than 20 years. Starting her career working on independent films and video games, she has transitioned to larger studios, including the recent Korean War film ‘Devotion.’ Find out more in our Q&A.
If you like these popular musical selections from the ‘Star Wars’ films, you’ll probably enjoy our recommendations for similarly styled classical works. May the 4th be with you!
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with actor Kelvin Harrison Jr. about starring in the 2022 movie Chevalier, which tells the forgotten story of Joseph Bologne, a Black composer and violinist of the 1700s.
Ferde Grofe's Grand Canyon Suite doesn't seem like music for Christmas, at least not on its own, but then it was used in a crucial part of the 1983 movie "A Christmas Story." Join us today to hear iconic holiday movies: A Christmas Story, Home Alone, and Miracle on 34th Street.
Kelli O'Hara, Renée Fleming, and Joyce DiDonato star in a new opera based on Michael Cunningham's book.
Watch the trailer for "Chevalier," based on the true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, which opened earlier this year.
When you think of classical music and playing video games, not many games come to mind. Now one does. ‘Trombone Champ’ takes inspiration from ‘Guitar Hero’ to make a game that will win over prospective brass players.
You won't believe how much Bradley Cooper looks like Leonard Bernstein in an upcoming Netflix film. Take a sneak peek at photos of the actor’s stunning transformation into the conductor.
Throughout history, many things have been turned into musicals — books, shows, operas and more. But have you ever heard of a musical based on a video game? Watch California's John Burroughs High School choir perform a musical inspired by the video game ‘BioShock.’
Video games and classical music might not share an obvious connection, but they have a surprising relationship. In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, we look at how video game music has evolved from its simple 8-bit tones to including and eventually inspiring and becoming classical music masterpieces.
So much fantastic music has been composed for movies, TV shows and video games — often by the same composers in all three genres. Find out more!
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