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Extra Eclectic: Danny Elfman Writes a Violin Concerto

Extra Eclectic for October 30, 2019

Danny Elfman has written over 100 film and TV scores, from Tim Burton's Batman to the theme from The Simpsons. He says that from time to time, however, he finds that he has to write orchestral music totally free from the influence of film, in order to "keep my sanity" -- a process he says he finds "incredibly liberating and relieving." His latest is his Violin Concerto, "Eleven Eleven," and it's featured on this week's show. Ward Jacobsen guest hosts.

Related: New Classical Tracks: Film composer Danny Elfman's 'wild ride' continues with classical album

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