Every weekday morning at 10 a.m., the hosts at Classical MPR play a standout work based on the theme for the week. We call them Morning Glories.
Here at Classical MPR, August is Movie Month. In celebration, we're presenting five outstanding film scores throughout the week of Aug. 12.
So sit back and enjoy the show, but don't blame us if you feel a sudden craving for popcorn!
Monday
Leonard Bernstein: On the Waterfront
Interestingly, this is Bernstein's only major score for the movies.
Tuesday
Bernard Herrmann: Vertigo
James Stewart's obsessive pursuit of Kim Novak wouldn't be the same without Bernard Herrmann's music.
Wednesday
Ennio Morricone: The Mission
The theme of "Gabriel's Oboe" has become an especially popular part of this 1986 soundtrack.
Thursday
William Walton: Henry V
Laurence Olivier's acting and directing — and Walton's score — make this one of the landmark Shakespearean films.
Friday
Erich Wolfgang Korngold: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Is this the music that defines "swashbuckling"?
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