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A Playlist to Celebrate All Things Fall

Explore the beauty of autumn through music with this curated list of compositions inspired by the season's warm colors, chilly weather, and melancholic mood.

Classical California Movie Music Playlist
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Your 20 Favorite Movie Scores

Your 20 Favorite Movie Scores

Explore the 2022 Classical California Ultimate Playlist featuring top 20 movie music pieces, from John Williams' Star Wars to Elmer Bernstein’s The Magnificent Seven.

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Max Steiner’s Indelible Mark on Movie Music

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Explore the life of Max Steiner, influential Hollywood composer known for iconic scores like King Kong and Casablanca, and his impact on film music.

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8 Composers Who Have Stars on the Hollywood Walk-of-Fame

8 Composers Who Have Stars on the Hollywood Walk-of-Fame

Explore the Hollywood Walk-of-Fame through the stars of renowned film composers like Leonard Bernstein, Ennio Morricone, and Hans Zimmer.

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10 Picks to Throw Your Own Classical Film Festival at Home

10 Picks to Throw Your Own Classical Film Festival at Home

Explore a DIY film festival featuring movies with classical music as a key element. From 2001: A Space Odyssey to Fantasia, enjoy these cinematic masterpieces at home.

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Movies About Composers

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.

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Fact or Fiction: The One and Only “Amadeus”

This article explores the historical inaccuracies in the 1984 film 'Amadeus', focusing on the portrayal of Mozart and Salieri's relationship and the rumor of Mozart's murder.

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