And the Nominees Are...

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Every film buff thinks they know who's going to win Best Picture at the Oscars at this Sunday's Academy Awards. But Best Original Score? Or Best Original Song? Today, Soundcheck surveys the field of contenders and gives you some pointers for what to watch and listen for. Also: composer Karl Jenkins has written everything from grand choral music to commercials for De Beers diamonds. He joins us in advance of the premiere of his Euphonium Concerto.

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