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Interview with composer “Ted Lasso” Tom Howe
Josh LaCount chats with award-winning composer, Tom Howe, to discuss his work on the beloved comedy series Ted Lasso.
Interview with Tom Howe
In this conversation, Tom Howe tells us how he became a composer, his previous projects and the…
Shazam 2 Director Confirms WandaVision Composer Scored Sequel
Shazam! Fury of the gods adds an MCU favorite to the sequel crew. In an interaction on Twitter, the director David F.Sandberg revealed that the composer Christopher Beck is behind the straight score. The veteran film score composer…
Tribute to pioneering British opera singer and composer in Friday’s Google Doodle
Amanda Aldridge (1866-1956) (Wikimedia Commons)Musician Amanda Aldridge was honored by Google Doodle.Friday, June 17, the search engine marked the 111th anniversary of a famous recital given by the classically trained British singer and…
Google Doodle celebrates black opera singer and songwriter Amanda Aldridge
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Amanda Aldridge: Google honors opera singer and composer
Today's Google Doodle pays homage to Amanda Aldridge, opera singer and acclaimed lounge music composer.
Amanda Aldridge was born on March 10, 1866 in London, England, into a family of actors and musicians. Her mother was a Swedish…
How low will we go? Interest rate reduction probability from BridgePayday
Some economists believe that if the economy enters a recession, the Federal Reserve will likely shift its focus to a different target for the federal funds rate. Despite this, the Federal Reserve would not be the first organization to take!-->…
The Turkish composer will release the song “Absolutely Not”
Turkish singer-songwriter and composer Turgay Evren has written a new song called "Absolutely Not" as a tribute to former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Evren took to his Twitter account and said that the promo for the song will be posted on…
Italian composer Verdi’s opera “Falstaff” will be presented in Istanbul
The Istanbul State Opera and Ballet (IDOB) will stage Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi's latest masterpiece "Falstaff" on the evening of June 15 at the Türk Telekom Opera Hall in the iconic Atatürk Cultural Center ( AKM)…
Nils Frahm – how the composer became a mainstay in Spotify playlists
The playlists the Swedish streaming giant curates itself are by far the most popular on the platform, and Frahm is among several of the most utilitarian. Classic sleep, Atmospheric piano and music for concentration all contain a piece or…
Iconic composer Vangelis dies aged 79 | Movies
The Oscar-winning keyboard genius behind some of the most memorable film scores has died. Vangelis was 79 years old.Born Evángelos Odysséas Papathanassíou in 1943, Vangelis grew up in Athens and formed his first band in 1963, called the…
Egyptian composer Hesham Nazih: “Working with Marvel was a game-changer”
Dubai exhibit tackles 'absence' of cultural references to British India's partition
DUBAI: “In the aftermath of British colonial rule, a crucial few weeks in 1947 initiated complex and still unresolved processes of displacement,…
Music lovers celebrate the national composer’s 75th birthday [PHOTO]
By Laman Ismayilova
The Academic Opera and Ballet Theater of Azerbaijan staged the opera "Intizar" to mark the 75th birthday of the national composer, People's Artist Frangiz Alizada, reports Azernews.
"Intizar" is an opera…
Cliff Martinez: ‘Drive Me Haunts’ – Composer Recalls Race to Finish Iconic…
"Do you feel like you never stop talking about Drive?" I ask Cliff Martinez, as I open my notebook full of questions about Drive, arguably my favorite movie of all time. "You never hear the words 'hit' and 'soundtrack' together," he…
“The Most Impressive Dance I Have Ever Seen,” Composer Says of Shen Yun
DALLAS, Texas — “The dancing is just amazing,” said composer Lisa Bloom. "I have never seen dancers who can do such amazing things and the discipline is just unbelievably impressive."
Ms. Bloom was attending the first New York-based…
Obi-Wan Kenobi Score Has ‘Loki’ Composer Natalie Holt Balancing ‘Star Wars’…
With "Obi Wan Kenobi”, debuting Friday on Disney +, English composer Nathalie Holt becomes the first woman to score a live-action »star wars", on the heels of his success with Marvel's "Loki".She spent four months on the project, including…
Composer Tom Coult goes in search of lost time
Tom Coult has a flair for the theater. Although meek and reserved in person, the 33-year-old British composer writes colorful and fantastical music, often deploying instruments as if they were actors in a play. Yet, until recently, he…
‘Chariots of Fire’ and ‘Blade Runner’ composer Vangelis dies aged 79
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'Blade Runner' and 'Chariots of Fire' composer Vangelis, the Oscar-winning electronic music pioneer whose distinctive musical style defined a generation of movie soundtracks, has died aged 79, the Greek…
Oscar-winning composer Vangelis dies aged 79
Legendary Greek composer and musician Vangelis, who worked on Oscar-winning scores for films like Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner, died earlier this week at 79.
In a statement confirmed by Vangelis' private office on his…
West Kootenay-born composer wins Juno award for classical composition – Nelson Star
When she was a student at Mount Sentinel High School in the Slocan Valley, Keiko Devaux played piano in the school's concert band and jazz band.
His teacher, Rick Lingard, would lend Devaux his vinyl editions of classic jazz…
‘Blade Runner’ soundtrack composer Vangelis dies aged 79
Greek electronic and orchestral composer Vangelis has passed away. The 79-year-old musician deceased in a French hospital, where he was being treated for an illness.Vangelis is best known for his catalog of film scores. His soundtrack to…
Vangelis, famed film composer and synth pioneer, dies at 79
Composer Vangelis, who gave the film chariots of fire its characteristic synth sound, is dead. He was 79 years old. According to his assistant Lefteris Zermas, Vangelis died on May 17 in a Paris…
Vangelis dies aged 79: Blade Runner and Chariots Of Fire composer was one of electronic…
Greek composer and synth legend Vangelis (Evángelos Odysséas Papathanassíou) has died aged 79. Known for his evocative and emotional film soundtracks - including Chariots Of Fire and Blade Runner - he has been recognized as one of the…
Vangelis, composer of ‘Chariots of Fire’ score, dies at 79
ATHENS, May 19 (Reuters) - Vangelis, the Greek composer whose rousing electronic theme to the 1981 Oscar-winning film 'Chariots of Fire' became one of the most beloved film scores, has died at the age of 79. year.The law firm representing…
Iconic Composer Vangelis of “Chariots of Fire” and “Blade Runner”, RIP
Greek composer and pioneer of synthesizer music Vangelis - who created the extraordinary soundtracks to Chariots of Fire (1981) and Blade Runner (1982) - has died aged 79.
"My music doesn't try to evoke emotions like joy, love or…
Vangelis, Greek composer of Chariots of Fire score, dies at 79
Greek musician and composer Vangelis Papathanassiou, known as Vangelis, on October 20, 1992. The Oscar winner died at the age of 79.GEORGES BENDRIHEM/AFP/Getty ImagesVangelis, the Greek electronic composer who wrote the unforgettable…
Death of Vangelis: the composer of Chariots of Fire has died | Movies | Entertainment
It remains one of the most iconic and instantly recognizable pieces of film music (or any music) to date. As those rippling synths kick in, then the horns and piano, you're instantly transported to images of men in white vests and shorts…
Composer Nicole Lizée’s approach to opera is as classical as it gets
Composer Nicole Lizee.RICHMOND LAM/HandoutDon't let the bots fool you. When it comes to writing her first long opera, composer Nicole Lizée's approach is almost classic.This month, Lizée, 49, will attend the world premiere of RUR A torrent…
Composer Says Shen Yun is a Once in a Lifetime Experience
FUESSEN, Germany—Music is the flow of notes through time and Shen Yun Performing Arts takes that timing to a whole new level with its live orchestra perfectly timed to match the dancers and a digital backdrop.
Graham Waterhouse is a…
Shen Yun’s Orchestra Is “Fantastic” According to Composer
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.—Music composer Timothy Hosman was surprised when he came to see Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Performing Arts Center in San Luis Obispo.
Shen Yun has a global mission to bring back the authentic traditional…
Composer Kamala Sankaram to Create “Sing-In” App at Merkin Hall
Composer Kamala Sankaram is set to premiere the “Secular Sacred Harp” on May 12 and 26, 2022 at Merkin Hall in New York.
The…
‘Doctor Strange 2’ Composer Danny Elfman Talks Sneaking Into Musical Easter Eggs
Doctor Strange 2 Composer Danny Elfman talks reuniting with director Sam Raimi, writing for a villain unique to Wanda Maximoff, and having fun sneaking into Marvel's musical Easter eggs.Video transcriptKevin Polowy: You composed the scores…
Street Fighter Composer Says Fei Long Will Never Appear On The Series Again[UPDATE]
UPDATE: With this story breaking, Street Fighter 5 composer Daniel Lindholm has clarified his statement. Lindholm says his original comments were…
Famous Indian musician and composer Shivkumar Sharma has died aged 84
Indian musician and composer Shivkumar Sharma, who elevated the 100-string hammered dulcimer to classical concert stages around the world, died in Mumbai on Tuesday at the age of 84. santoor — a…
Obi-Wan Kenobi Composer on creating the music for the Disney+ Star Wars series – The Hollywood…
The following month, composer Natalie Holt - the first woman to score a project in the star wars universe – will once again take fans to a galaxy far, far away with his score for Obi-Wan Kenobi.
But the trip to Tatooine and…
German electronic composer Klaus Schulze dies aged 74
(CelebrityAccess) – Klaus Schulze, a pioneering German electronic composer, has died at the age of 74, his representatives confirmed in a!-->!-->…
composer Michael Price on the response to Bach’s Second Brandenburg Concerto
There are many ways to respond to great works of art - intellectually and emotionally, then visually, aurally and even by taste and smell, depending on the art in question. I usually close my eyes and remember a favorite piece…
Natalie Holt Named Composer of Obi-Wan Kenobi – Deadline
Natalie Holt has been cast as a composer for Disney+ Obi Wan Kenobibecoming the first woman to score a live-action star wars project. She broke the news in an interview with Vanity Fair released on Friday, also confirming reports…
Harrison Birtwistle, composer, 1934-2022 | FinancialTimes
Sir Harrison Birtwistle at his home in Wiltshire in 1997 © Bridgeman ImagesSir Harrison Birtwistle, who died aged 87, liked to take his time answering the questions everyone always seemed to want to ask him. He was the most celebrated…
Distinguished Composer-Music Producer Roy Advances His Musical Legacy
MUMBAI: Indian music composer-producer Roy, who is known for producing music for songs like “Hawayein”, “London Thumakda” and “Zaalima”, which gave us many hit songs, recently composed and produced music for the main title track 'Whistle…
The great British contemporary composer Harrison Birtwistle dies at 87 – Music – Arts…
The publisher of Birtwistle, Boosey & Hawkes, said he died on Monday at his home in Mere, south-west England. No cause of death was given.
Birtwistle's compositions, which ranged from chamber pieces to full-scale opera, have been…
Composer Harrison Birtwistle dies aged 87 | Classical music
Harrison Birtwistle, one of Britain's greatest songwriters, has died aged 87. Birtwistle's compositions of uncompromising modernism - ranging from large-scale grand opera to intimate pieces for solo piano - have dominated British music for…
How did Jessica Williams die? Remembering the American Jazz Composer and Pianist
How did Jessica Williams die? In memory of the composer and jazz pianist: - On March 10, 2022, American jazz pianist and composer, Jessica Jennifer Williams, better known as Jessica Williams, died at the age of 73. The popular…
Award-winning Dublin composer for finding inspiration in James Joyce’s Ulysses
A Dublin composer was inspired by James Joyce's Ulysses for his latest piece. Daragh Black Hynes won the prestigious Seán Ó Riada composition competition at the Cork International Choral Festival this year. His composition 'Behind This!-->…
Composer Jon Ekstrand discusses the music of Morbius
Ekstrand wanted parts of the score to sound like a swarm of bats.
For composer Jon Ekstrand, the decision to sink into the music of Morbius was easy. Not only are there elements of horror!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Obituary: Belgian composer Philippe Boesmans has died aged 85
On April 10, 2022, Belgian composer Philippe Boesmans died at the age of 85.
Born in Tongres, Boesmans studied piano at the…
Paul Adams, award-winning composer of eclectic New Age music, transforms into PD Adams with…
PD Adams - This Curious Marvel
PD Adams
A 12-song album of Americana/Folks songs painted with lyrics and poetry centered around that age-old question of "Who are we and what am I doing…
Europa League anthem: Composer and story behind UEFA competition song
The anthem is played in all stadiums that host Europa League matches across Europe, raising the anticipation of fans just before kick-off.
The anthem also reaches those watching from home as it plays at the start and end of every Europa…
Works of a national composer to ring in Baku
By Laman Ismayilov
The Heydar Aliyev Palace will host a concert on June 7 as part of the "Eternals" project.
The concert will feature unforgettable songs composed by popular artist Elza Ibrahimova.
Well-known musicians from…
The ‘Morbius’ Composer Has Channeled the Bat Sounds and John Carpenter for Sony’s…
Dr. Michael Morbius (Jared Leto) in Columbia Pictures' MORBIUS.
© 2022 CTMG, Inc. All rights reserved. **ALL IMAGES ARE THE PROPERTY OF SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT INC. FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THE SALE,…
Contemporary composer Alexey Shor takes center stage at the InClassica International Music Festival
contemporary composer Alexei Shor was one of the composers featured in the 2021 InClassica International Music Festivalwith a series of his most beloved pieces performed by renowned soloists and orchestras.The 10th anniversary edition of…
Morbius composer Jon Ekstrand wanted to pay tribute to John Carpenter [Interview]
You play very strong drums in this score, especially in "The Investigation Begins". How much did you want to play drums?
Obviously it's a superhero movie and we really wanted a reader in it, and I think it was really a…
Orkney composer creates music for Platinum Jubilee superbloom at Tower of London
The one-of-a-kind work by an Orkney composer is set to be the soundtrack for the Tower of London's floral makeover as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.Music specially written by Erland Cooper to grow flowers will help ease…
Composer Hans Zimmer wins second Oscar for Dune
Composer Hans Zimmer won his second career Oscar for Best Original Score at the 94th Academy Awards on March 27, 2022, for Dunes. That means he waited longer to win his second career Oscar than any other composer in history,…
‘Dune’ Composer Hans Zimmer Wins 2022 Oscars for Original Score – Deadline
UPDATE with tweets from Zimmer: Hans Zimmer won his second career Oscar tonight, original music for Denis VilleneuveDunes.
It was Zimmer's 12th nomination in the category and his second win after The Lion King in 1995. He was also…
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church hosts internationally acclaimed composer Jake Runestad
Sun 27 March10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
As part of a residency in Buffalo between Holy Trinity and the Erie County Music Educators' Assn., internationally acclaimed composer Jake Runestad will be in attendance…
Watch the musicians of Dune perform “Paul’s Dream”
Wondering how the haunting soundtrack to “Dune,” designed by Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer, was created? The music producer – whose Oscar nomination for his work on “Dune” completes a dozen nods from the organization over more…
Composer Germaine Franco on creating the music for ‘Encanto’ | Features
Growing up in El Paso, Texas, on the American side of the southern border, Germaine Franco traveled weekly to Mexico with her family to shop, eat and listen to music played by musicians on the streets of Ciudad Juarez. .
"It was my…
Vagif Mustafazade – world renowned Azerbaijani jazz pianist and composer, acclaimed for fusing…
Baku, March 17, AZERTAC
Vagif Mustafazade - the founder of the Azerbaijani mugham jazz movement, a talented pianist and composer, was born in 1940 in Baku, the capital of the country of fires - Azerbaijan.
Mustafazade, who had made a…
UK’s Adam Deacon, Composer of “For Sama”, Confirmed to Speak at the Media…
Adam Deacon, Bafta Rising Star award winner, director and star of Anuvahoodwill be joined by for sama and The reason I jump composer Nainita Desai and a host of other names from the film and television industry as speakers at the 2022…
Scottish songwriter Anna Meredith and band dib on FIBS in Vancouver
Breadcrumb Links Music local arts Entertainment Q&A: Mercury Prize-nominated Scottish composer to perform on exact same date in same venue, two years after COVID changed our world Scottish composer…
Argentinian flamenco singer releases “La Candela de Lola”, a tribute to composer Sergio…
"La Candela de Lola" is the new single from the famous Argentinian flamenco singer. The song will appear in his next album dedicated to Cuban son, salsa and flamenco.
With this recreation, Argentina celebrates the work of…
‘Encanto’ Composer Germaine Franco Talks History with Disney Score – Deadline
On Encantocomposer Germaine Franco was tasked with creating a score that didn't sound like "traditional Disney" – one that would capture "the rhythms" of Colombia and the qualities of magical realism.
Franco says that when she was…
Romanians Abroad: Interview with Pianist and Composer Corina Ungureanu-Kiss
Born in Romania, Corina Ungureanu-Kiss discovered the magic of the piano at a very young age. She then continued to explore the world of music, dedicating her life to this particular art form. She currently lives in Germany but spreads…
ASCAP Foundation Announces Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award Winners for 2022
NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess) – The ASCAP Foundation has announced the young songwriters and composers winners of the 2022 Herb Alpert Young!-->!-->…
Composer Rob Simonsen on Netflix’s “The Adam Project”
Welcome to Right on Cue, the podcast where we interview film, TV, and video game composers about the origins and nuances of their latest works.
What would you do if you could go back in time and talk to your 12-year-old self?…
New video by Iranian composer Bijan Mortazavi
Bijan Mortazavian Iranian composer and singer-songwriter, has released a new music video titled Lalaieor Lullaby. First released by Radio Javan and then shared with IranWire, the track draws attention to the plight of refugees around the…
“Drive My Car” Soundtrack Composer on Crafting Film’s Emotional Score
To complement Japanese director Ryūsuke Hamaguchi's distressed and sweet vision for "Drive My Car," which won four Oscars, including director and best picture, the choice of composer to create a melodramatic and delicate score was…
Contemporary composer: Caroline Shaw | Gramophone
Pulitzer Prize winner, who has worked with Renée Fleming and Kanye West, has a lot going for her, says Jonathan Shipley
What were you doing when you were 30? Caroline Shaw is unlikely to forget it, as it…
Music composer D Imman will remarry in May; Know more
The famous music composer D Imman plans to remarry? Do you at least have an idea of who the lady of the hour is? D Imman is a famous music composer in the world of Tamil entertainment. The performer sealed the deal with computer…
The Symphony Orchestra performs under the direction of an Italian composer [PHOTO/VIDEO]
March 5, 2022 3:12 p.m. (UTC+04:00)
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By Laman Ismayilova
The State Symphony Orchestra performed successfully under the direction of the Italian conductor Alvise Casellati.…
Kalamazoo Symphony will present the first symphony written by a Chilean composer
March 4, Michigan Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra (KSO) will present a program that contains the North American premiere of the first symphony ever written by a Chilean composer. Enrique Soro composed sound "Sinfonia Romántica" in 1921 as…
‘Encanto’ Composer Germaine Franco Prepares for ASCAP Experience Panel – Billboard
ASCAP Experience launches its 2022 program next week with a special panel featuring three of the industry's leading composers and songwriters, as part of the PRO celebration women's history month.
Confirmed for the March 8 "Worldly…
Green Knight Composer Daniel Hart Makes Critically Acclaimed Movies Weird
Ohen fantasy medieval adventure 2021 The green knight finally released in theaters (after a year-long delay due to the pandemic), Daniel Hart, composer of the film's musical score, organized a screening with friends and family at Valley…
‘La La Land’ Composer Profits Lawsuit Gets Response From WME – Billboard
William Morris Endeavor is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed last month by the Oscar-winning composer of The Earthmocking the idea that the talent agency duped a former client who is "meticulous and Harvard-educated".
Justin Hurwitz…
Composer Zimmer says Oscar win for ‘Dune’ would be for director Villeneuve – Metro…
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Composer Hans Zimmer is no stranger to the Oscars. He was nominated for an Oscar 11 times and won once - for 'The Lion King' in 1994.
But the Hollywood veteran says his nomination for the music of 'Dune,' a…
How I Write for the Strings: Composer Dani Howard | Blogs
I just finished a new 8 minute work Heads or tails for the Britten Sinfonia, written entirely for string ensemble - 9 musicians (22221), but with the possibility of being performed with larger forces in the future. It's been at least…
Andor Series Taps Succession Composer for the score
Boba Fett's Book ended this month, and Star Wars fans can't wait to find out if The Mandalorian spin-off will have a second season. While we wait for more news from Boba, there's plenty more to look forward to from…
Carnegie Hall Names Julia Wolfe Chair of Composer Debs 2021-22
(Photo credit: Peter Serling)
In addition to receiving the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Music, the composer Julia Wolf was a 2016 MacArthur Fellow and 2015 Herb Alpert Award in recipient Music. She is co-founder/co-artistic director of the…
Works by Armenian-American composer Tatev Amiryan will be performed at Carnegie Hall
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 18, ARMENPRESS. On March 6, 2022, at the remarkable Carnegie Hall in New York, the 37th annual “Musical Armenia” concert will be held, organized by the Eastern Prelature of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The concert will…
Veteran singer-songwriter Bappi Lahiri dies in Mumbai at 69
Veteran singer-songwriter Bappi Lahiri has died in a hospital in Mumbai due to multiple health issues. The news of his death was confirmed by the doctor at the hospital. He died on Tuesday evening at CritiCare Hospital Mumbai in Juhu.…