Music, film, wine and cookies tonight

WINSTED — Northwestern Connecticut Community College will host a special springtime event, “Lights, Cameras, Action! Une Grande Soiree of Music and Film — Part II,†an exploration of music in film, next Friday, April 30, at 7 p.m. in Founders Hall Auditorium.

Professor Jeffrey Engel will offer a 90-minute presentation devoted to the development of music in film. Last year, Engel presented his first lecture on music and film to an enthusiastic audience, covering the period from the 1890s to around 1930.

This year’s lecture picks up where the first one left off, exploring the works of Bernard Herrmann and Aaron Copland, who expanded the boundaries of movie scores in the 1930s.

“It was not a question of spinning out beautiful, romantically lush music, but music that would fit what’s going on in the film,†Engel said in an interview last month, adding that wine, homemade cookies and prizes are all part of the event.

A good turnout will benefit students at NCCC, as donations for admission will be given to the college’s foundation and its Regional Advisory Council.

“Last year we had an incredible turnout,†Engel said. “Nobody anticipated we would have 120 people in the auditorium. This year, we’re charging admission, but that includes wine and homemade cookies.â€

“Lights! Cameras! Action†happens Friday, April 30, 7 p.m. in Founders Hall Auditorium at the corner of Route 44 and Park Place East. Admission is $9 for adults and $5 for students. For more information, visit nwcc.commnet.edu.

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