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And the Beat Goes On: percussion in film
Matthew Sweet bangs the drum for the inventive ways films use percussion.
Four trombones and a mandolin? Small but mighty soundtracks
Matthew Sweet on film scores that embrace the intimacy of chamber music.
Maria Callas and opera in films
With the Maria Callas biopic in cinemas, Matthew Sweet explores the use of opera in films.
Wolf Hall and Period Music in Film
Matthew Sweet talks to composer Debbie Wiseman about using period music in films.
A celebration of German film
Matthew Sweet explores some of the best soundtracks in German cinema.
Christmas film scores
Matthew Sweet with the greatest Christmas film soundtracks.
Alfred Hitchcock
Matthew Sweet delves into the soundtracks of the films of Alfred Hitchcock.
Comfort films
Matthew Sweet with the music of films that bring comfort to those dark, wintry nights…
Music from films themed around the Vatican
Matthew Sweet with the music of films featuring the Vatican and Papal Rome.
The Roman Empire
With the release of Gladiator II, Matthew Sweet brings us the music of the Roman Empire.