The American Film Institute released a list of the best film scores that includes many well-known classics and some surprises. The composers of those scores had fascinating lives and solid careers. With the help of plenty of audiovisuals, stories, and anecdotes, let’s enjoy the ride through the process of creating those historical pieces that convey what the movie is trying to say without words and evoke an emotional response even the most brilliant bit of dialogue cannot. With the participation of the participants, we'll build our alternative top 25 film scores of all time!

LECTURES:

1. The American Film Institute List. The First European Invasion. The amazing generation that became The Fathers of Film Scores: “The Adventures of Robin Hood” (Erich Korngold), “Gone with the Wind” (Max Steiner). “Sunset Boulevard” (Franz Waxman), “ High Noon” (Dimitri Tiomkin).

2. American Composers bring Innovations, new styles, and new ideas for new realities: “How the West Was Won” (Alfred Newman), “Psycho” (Bernard Herrmann, “A Streetcar Named Desire” (Alex North), “To Kill a Mockingbird” (Elmer Bernstein), “Planet of the Apes” (Jerry Goldsmith).

3. The Second European Invasion. A new flexible scheme is open to new standards of creativity and sound: “Lawrence of Arabia” (Maurice Jarre), “Out of Africa” (John Barry), “The Godfather” (Nino Rota), “The Mission” (Ennio Morricone).

4. Consolidation and Versatility:  “On the Waterfront” (Leonard Bernstein), “The Pink Panther” (Henry Mancini), “On Golden Pond” (Dave Grusin), and “Star War” (John Williams). The alternative lists, and let's build our own Top 25.

Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture. You will have approximately two weeks to view the video.