Audio: Brett Mitchell explores ‘Leitmotif in Star Wars’ on ‘Classical Classroom’

Photo by Gregg Barckholtz, edited by Dacia Clay

Brett Mitchell joins host Dacia Clay for the fourth episode of Houston Public Media's newest program, Classical Classroom. In this episode, Mitchell discusses John Williams's score for Star Wars, illustrating various leitmotifs at the piano, then putting them in context by playing examples from the original soundtrack recording. To listen to this episode, please click here.

Leitmotif in Star Wars with Brett Mitchell
Classical Classroom, Ep. 4 (© 2013 Houston Public Media)

Like this episode? Check out my next episode of Classical Classroom exploring music of The Force Awakens: Episode 115: Awakening John Williams’ “Force” with Brett Mitchell!

Awakening John Williams' "Force" with Brett Mitchell
Classical Classroom, Ep. 115 (© 2016 Houston Public Media)
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