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Exploring the best in film music, with host Lynne Warfel. Listen live at 10 a.m. central every Saturday on YourClassical Radio — now 2 hours! 


Saturday Cinema - May 30, 2026

Lynne has been at this radio thing since 1984 when she fell into an historic job at KFAC AM and FM, the commercial classical station in Los Angeles.  She was the first woman staff announcer in the station's history, and it was such big news back then, it made the LA newspapers and national radio publications.  She is thrilled women in radio is no longer newsworthy.


Lynne Warfel

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares listeners’ requests for their favorite film music. Selections include music from ‘The Color Purple,’ ‘Gigi,’ ‘The Hobbit’ and more. Listen now!




Saturday Cinema

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Lynne Warfel plays film music every Saturday morning on Saturday Cinema. Submit your requests to be considered for a future show.


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Can you think of music that turned a good movie into a great one? Listen as ‘Saturday Cinema’ host Lynne Warfel chats with MPR News’ Angela Davis about the power of film music in storytelling.


Lynne Warfel chats with MPR News about the power of film music

Saturday Cinema - May 23, 2026

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares music from films that recognize service and sacrifice, including ‘Band of Brothers,’ ‘Glory’ and ‘Bridge on the River Kwai.’ Listen now!




Memorial Day

Saturday Cinema - May 16, 2026

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel celebrates famous folks born in May, including Erich Wolfgang Korngold, John Wayne, Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Jimmy Stewart and more. Listen now!


More May birthdays

Saturday Cinema - May 9, 2026

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel celebrates Mother’s Day with music from movies that celebrate moms and mother figures, including ‘Steel Magnolias,’ ‘Dumbo,’ ‘Mrs. Doubtfire,’ ‘Hook’ and ‘Little Women.’ Listen now!


Moms!

Saturday Cinema - May 2, 2026

Ward Jacobson has enjoyed a radio career spanning over two decades as a morning show host and sportscaster, as well as producer/host of an interview program where he chatted with authors, musicians, politicians and newsmakers. He is also a past winner of the prestigious Marconi Award. Jacobson's love of classical music stems from a childhood influenced by his bass-baritone father and piano-teaching mother. While still a college student in Nebraska, he began singing with the Abendmusik Chorus and took part in concert tours to venues as varied as Englands Lincoln Cathedral, the Vatican, Salzburg Cathedral, Auschwitz and Moscow. When not singing, he works to develop his guitar-strumming repertoire.


Ward Jacobson

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ guest host Ward Jacobsen celebrates famous folks born in May. Selections include music from ‘Superman,’ ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ ‘A Summer Place’ and more. Listen now!


May birthdays with guest host Ward Jacobsen

Saturday Cinema - April 25, 2026

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel celebrates film composers born in April, including Andre Previn, Miklos Rozsa, Elmer Bernstein and Henry Mancini. Listen now!


More April birthdays

Saturday Cinema - April 18, 2026

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel celebrates famous folks born in April. Selections include music from ‘Doctor Zhivago,’ ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ ‘The Godfather’ and more. Listen now!


April birthdays

Saturday Cinema - April 11, 2026

On the latest episode of Saturday Cinema, host Lynne Warfel shares music from classic comedies and films that feature great comic actors, including ‘Modern Times,’ ‘The Great Race,’ ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ and more. Listen now!
