# Michael Shapiro’s Frankenstein

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Podcast: [Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi](https://stenobird.com/podcast/exploring-humanity-through-sci-fi-390598)
Published: 2026-09-03T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://scifitalk.podbean.com/e/michael-shapiro-s-frankenstein/
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## Resource

I talk to the talented composer about his score for the classic 1931 film which is performed live in a variety of ways including an operatic version.

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