From the earliest days of so-called silent cinema, to contemporary times with blockbusters like Star Wars, the orchestra has been crucial to the development of film. Host Matt Rogers takes you to the movies for the greatest film scores of all time, Saturdays at 6PM MST on Classical KBACH!
Upcoming Episodes
Themes from the Final Frontier
Saturday, January 24, 2026
We’ll boldly go to the movies for themes from Star Trek films. Enjoy scores by Jerry Goldsmith, James Horner, Leonard Rosenman, Cliff Eidelman, and Michael Giacchino.
Celebrating Maurice Jarre
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Maurice Jarre wrote three Oscar-winning scores for David Lean films—Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago, and A Passage to India. His work over four decades includes Witness, Ghost, and Fatal Attraction. We’ll sample his best scores.
Celebrating Black History Month
Saturday, February 7, 2026
February is Black History Month. We'll sample scores from three of Hollywood's most successful black composers: Quincy Jones, Mervyn Warren, and Terence Blanchard. You’ll hear themes from A Raisin in the Sun, Malcolm X, The Color Purple, BLACKkKLANSMAN, In Cold Blood, and more.
Hollywood in Love
Saturday, February 14, 2026
In honor of Valentine’s, you’ll hear themes from some of cinema’s best romances, including Love Story, Casablanca, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and The Last of the Mohicans.
The Best of Rachel Portman
Saturday, February 21, 2026
In 1997, Rachel Portman made history as the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Original Score. Her work includes music for Emma, The Cider House Rules, and Chocolat. Enjoy themes from Rachel Portman’s film scores on the next Reel Music.
Third Time’s (Not) the Charm
Saturday, February 28, 2026
“Quit while you’re ahead” is wisdom Hollywood rarely heeds. Batman Forever, Superman III, Spider-Man 3, Alien 3, Jaws 3-D, The Godfather Part III—all proof that third time’s not the charm. But hey, the music was good, and you’ll hear selections from all of these stinkers.
Women of the Big Screen
Saturday, March 7, 2026
March is Women’s History Month, and on this edition of Reel Music, we’re celebrating the women of the big screen: Hildur Guðnadóttir (Joker), Rachel Portman (Emma), Vivian Kubrick (Full Metal Jacket), Jocelyn Pook (The Wife), Lesley Barber (Manchester By the Sea), and Mica Levi (Jackie).
Road to the Oscars 2026
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Host Matt Rogers presents the nominees for this year’s Academy Award for Best Original Score.
The Best of Alexandre Desplat
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Enjoy an hour of music by one of today’s best film composers, Alexandre Desplat. He’s scored everything from Harry Potter to The Shape of Water, and you’ll hear his greatest hits.
Mystery Movies
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Enjoy mysterious themes from great whodunits and other stories of intrigue: The Fugitive, Knives Out, Death on the Nile, Murder on the Orient Express, Gosford Park, Vertigo, and Citizen Kane.
Biblical Epics
Saturday, April 4, 2026
The Bible has provided rich source material for some of cinema's biggest films: The Ten Commandments, Ben-Hur, Samson and Delilah, and King of Kings. Recall the massive sets, special effects, and remarkable scores on this edition of Reel Music.
The Best of Bill Conti
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Bill Conti won an Oscar for his spirited score to The Right Stuff, but he’s probably best known as the composer for the Rocky and Karate Kid films. And if you turned your TV on in the 80’s, you’ll likely recognize his main themes from North and South, Dynasty, and Falcon Crest. We’ll sample the best of Bill Conti from the big screen and the small.
The Bard on the Big Screen
Saturday, April 18, 2026
More than 400 years after Shakespeare, the English poet and playwright is as much a part of our culture as ever. On this edition of Reel Music, we’ll sample themes from film adaptations of Hamlet, Macbeth, Henry V, Romeo and Juliet, and more.
Best In Class
Saturday, April 25, 2026
The American Film Institute chose 10 films as the best in 10 classic American categories: science fiction, romantic comedy, gangster, epic, sports, western, animation, courtroom drama, mystery, and fantasy. See if you agree with AFI’s picks as you enjoy themes from each movie.
