Going Deep: Our Favorite Finds to Celebrate KUSC at the Movies

Movies About Composers

Explore the portrayal of famous composers in films like Amadeus, The Great Waltz, A Song to Remember, and Copying Beethoven, and how these movies balance drama and historical accuracy.

A Conversation with the Composer Behind Downton Abbey’s Unforgettable Theme

Explore the success of Downton Abbey: The Movie, set in 1927 England, overlooked in Oscar hype. Includes an interview with film score composer, John Van Driel.

How Yo-Yo Ma Inspired the New Mr. Rogers Documentary

"Blockbuster documentary, Won’t You Be My Neighbor, explores the success of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. Inspired by cellist Yo-Yo Ma, it highlights the show's impact on children's TV."

“Rocketman” Composer Matthew Margeson on the Yellow Brick Road

Matthew Margeson faced the challenge of scoring the Elton John film, "Rocketman". The film features new arrangements of John's hits, performed by Taron Egerton and the cast.

Bringing the Music of Charlie Chaplin to Life with Virtuoso Violinist Philippe Quint and Kiera Chaplin

"Warner Music releases new recording of Charlie Chaplin's music, arranged and performed by violinist Philippe Quint. Quint and Chaplin's granddaughter discuss the project."

Irony, Opera, and the Movies

"Bel Canto, starring Julianne Moore, uniquely uses opera un-ironically in film. Moore, playing a diva held hostage, lip-syncs to soprano Renée Fleming's voice. In theaters September 14, 2018."