: In the episode "Contempt," a montage features an arrangement of Schubert's "Ave Maria" (though the pianist is technically reading Gounod's setting on-screen).
: The finale of Season 1 centers on a piece intended to expose the Tea Party's influence on the GOP. The Newsroom
The soundtrack of the HBO series is known for its evocative use of classical and contemporary music: : In the episode "Contempt," a montage features
: This American folk song is used as a central emotional piece in the penultimate episode of the series, often cited by fans and critics as a high point of the show. 2. Notable Opinion Pieces the opening theme is a brass-heavy
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: Composed by Thomas Newman , the opening theme is a brass-heavy, aspirational orchestral piece that sets the show's idealistic tone.