The Joy of Classical Music EP 118 - Music Inspired by Science Fiction Part 1 - 01-09-2025
Update: 2025-09-01
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Classical Music inspired by science fiction is one of classical musics most obscure sub-genres and over the last few weeks I’ve been compiling a list works that I hope will offer new light on this hidden corner of art music.
Ursula Le Guin and David Bedford - Funeral Procession from the “Space Opera” Rigel 9
Tod Machover - Valis, Pt. 1: We Appear to be Memory Coils
Tod Machover - Valis, Pt. 1: You Know, I Have These Dreams of a Strange Place
Tod Machover - Death and the Powers, Part 1: Simon and the System
Jerry Goldsmith - Christus Apollo: Part III
Ralph Lundsten - Alpha Ralpha Boulevard
David Bedford - An Extract From 'Star's End’
Peter Pears performs David Bedford - The Tentacles of the Dark Nebula
A radio show and podcast created and first aired at Free FM 89.0, a member of the Community Access Media Alliance Aotearoa/New Zealand. Supported by NZ on Air. freefm.org.nz and @freefm89 on Facebook and Instagram
Ursula Le Guin and David Bedford - Funeral Procession from the “Space Opera” Rigel 9
Tod Machover - Valis, Pt. 1: We Appear to be Memory Coils
Tod Machover - Valis, Pt. 1: You Know, I Have These Dreams of a Strange Place
Tod Machover - Death and the Powers, Part 1: Simon and the System
Jerry Goldsmith - Christus Apollo: Part III
Ralph Lundsten - Alpha Ralpha Boulevard
David Bedford - An Extract From 'Star's End’
Peter Pears performs David Bedford - The Tentacles of the Dark Nebula
A radio show and podcast created and first aired at Free FM 89.0, a member of the Community Access Media Alliance Aotearoa/New Zealand. Supported by NZ on Air. freefm.org.nz and @freefm89 on Facebook and Instagram
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