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YourClassical Adventures: Episode 80 - The Glass Armonica

The Mysterious Glass Armonica

The Mysterious Glass Armonica

It all began when Benjamin Franklin attended a concert where the performer was playing music on wine glasses. In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, we learn about the invention of the glass armonica and the unique sounds and mysteries of the instrument.

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Variations on a Silver Screen

Variations on a Silver Screen

This week on John Birge’s Picks, it’s a great week for fans of classical music and classic movies, including a 100th-anniversary shout-out for Oscar-winning composer Elmer Bernstein.

For Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood, there are no rules to composing for film
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Listen: 'Love at the Movies'

Listen: 'Love at the Movies'

Join host Lynne Warfel for a special Valentine's Day program and offshoot of the weekly national program ‘Saturday Cinema.’ ‘Love at the Movies’ is an hour of classic movie scores from romantic films, rom-coms, animated love stories and more.

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In 'Winter Journey,' a son pushes his father to reflect on his past in Nazi Germany
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Watch: Musical film 'Unknown' honors forgotten soldiers for Veterans Day
It's 'Safety Last' for silent-film organ extravaganza at the Heights Theater
Film review: Choir student comes of age in 'CODA'
Birge's Picks: The young person’s guide to Wes Anderson
Kick off E3 with 10 great video game soundtracks

Kick off E3 with 10 great video game soundtracks

E3 is for video games what The Proms is for classical music. The Electronic Entertainment Expo is the biggest video game event during the year and it’s a chance for developers to show off the latest and greatest. In the spirit of E3 here are ten video game works that non-gamers are sure to enjoy as well. 

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