With a time change imminent (tomorrow night, we fall back) and Election Day right around the corner, we’ll shun the darkness with music from movies inspired by Jules Verne’s novels of science, progress, and adventure.
We’ll hear evocative selections from four films inspired by Verne’s novels, including “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” (1954) by Paul J. Smith, “In Search of the Castaways” (1962) by William Alwyn, “Journey to the Center of the Earth” (1959) by Bernard Herrmann, and “Around the World in 80 Days” (1956) by Victor Young.
Verne takes us to some very strange places, yet manages to overcome all obstacles. Still, it’s always a good idea to bring a harpoon, just in case.
Grab your gear and climb aboard. It’s music inspired by Jules Verne this week, on “Picture Perfect,” music for the movies, this Friday evening at 6:00 EDT, on WWFM – The Classical Network and wwfm.org.