The Silver Screen Soundtrack Hour - Max Steiner
Max Steiner
Max Steiner (1888-1971) composed the music for over 300 films, winning three Academy Awards along the way. But if he’d stopped at one, he’d still be remembered. Prior to King Kong (1933), the role of music in “talkies” was uncertain. Afterwards, it was clear that a film soundtrack should be an integral part of the movie, with identifiable leitmotifs for major characters, moods, and concepts. It was a Wagnerian approach, and one that worked.
“If Wagner had lived in this century, he would have been the No. 1 film composer”
This week’s edition of The Silver Screen Soundtrack Hour takes a listen to music from the early years of Max Steiner’s career, including music from King Kong, The Informer, Casablanca, and more. Join us for The Silver Screen Soundtrack Hour #15 - Max Steiner: King Kong to Casablanca.
Produced and hosted by Ken Nail, The Silver Screen Soundtrack Hour airs on Charlottesvilleclassical.org every Thursday at 9 AM and 6 PM, plus Saturdays at Noon. Visit our Facebook page, or contact Ken on Twitter at @ken_classical.