Yet in “The Godfather Waltz” it is positively plaintive. Similarly, composers typically exploit the French horn’s naturally bold, brassy sound. ”But in ‘Castel del Monte’ he asks it to ...

(SOUNDBITE OF NINO ROTA'S "THE GODFATHER WALTZ") DETROW: Of course, we are talking about Francis Ford Coppola's "Godfather II." Not only considered the greatest sequel of all time, it's also ...