Every modern film score composer borrows from classical music to create those magical moments we remember from our favorite movies. Our second classical night, led by KUSC host Solomon Reynolds and students from the Colburn School of Music will look deep beneath those moments to illustrate the foundational classical pieces that became the palette from which legends like John Williams created their works from.
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Solomon Reynolds
A native of Houston, TX, Indian-Samoan tenor Solomon Reynolds has equal passions for classical music and indie pop. Solomon is a three-time Encouragement Award recipient of the Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition in the Houston, Utah, and Los Angeles Districts. He recently performed as Perchik in the First Nat’l Tour of "Fiddler on the Roof," directed by Tony-Award winning director Bartlett Sher. In addition to stage roles, Solomon is also an active singer-songwriter under his artist name, Solly. Catch him singing around town with the LA Opera, LA Master Chorale, and St. James’ in-the-City. Tune in Saturdays at 8:15am or 3:15pm to hear "Saturday Morning Car Tunes" on the radio and check out the links below to listen to past episodes.
Colburn School of Music
Founded on the principle of access to excellence, the Colburn School has remained committed to providing the best possible performing arts education to dedicated students for nearly 70 years. Under the care and guidance of an exceptional faculty, generations of students have discovered and expressed their passion for music, dance, and the performing arts.