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Volker Schlöndorff to Direct Film on Composer Antonio Vivaldi’s Revolutionary All-Female Orchestra (EXCLUSIVE)

Volker Schlöndorff to Direct Film on Composer Antonio Vivaldi’s Revolutionary All-Female Orchestra (EXCLUSIVE)...

German director Volker Schlöndorff, who won the Cannes’ Palme d’Or and an Oscar for his 1979 drama “The Tin Drum,” is set to direct a film about how Antonio Vivaldi — the 18th-century Italian composer of “The Four Seasons” — formed what is touted as the world’s first all-female orchestra. Schlöndorff’s still-untitled depiction of this lesser-known […]

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Composer Michel Legrand’s Storied Musical Legacy Lives Beyond ‘May December’

Composer Michel Legrand’s Storied Musical Legacy Lives Beyond ‘May December’...

The enduring artistry of the late film composer-songwriter Michel Legrand is on full display in Todd Haynes’ “May December.” But not everyone is happy to hear Haynes’ usage of the Legrand score from Joseph Losey’s 1971 romantic drama “The Go-Between,” repurposed to jarring (if you don’t like it) but provocative (if you do) effect. Whichever […]

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Ben Lanzarone, ‘Happy Days’ and ‘The Love Boat’ Composer, Dies at 85

Ben Lanzarone, ‘Happy Days’ and ‘The Love Boat’ Composer, Dies at 85...

Composer Ben Lanzarone, whose work was featured in television shows such as “Happy Days,” “The Love Boat” and “Dynasty,” died of lung cancer in Los Angeles on Feb. 16. He was 85. Lanzarone received ASCAP’s “Most Performed Composer Award” for his work composing television scores. He wrote for episodes of “The Tracy Ullman Show,” “The […]

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Ben Lanzarone Dies: TV Music Composer, Husband To Ilene Graff Was 85

Ben Lanzarone Dies: TV Music Composer, Husband To Ilene Graff Was 85...

Ben Lanzarone, whose music graced many hit television shows, died Friday in his sleep while battling lung cancer. He was 85 and his death was confirmed by his wife of more than 45 years, actress Ilene Graff. Lanzarone was honored with the ASCAP’s Most-Performed Underscore Award in 1986. His compositions were used in many iconic […]

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Song Craft Season 1: T-Series’ new song series in collaboration with composer and Sitarist Imran Khan to release on February 23

Song Craft Season 1: T-Series’ new song series in collaboration with composer and Sitarist Imran Khan to release on F...

T-Series collaborates with award winning musician, composer and Sitarist Imran Khan for Song Craft Season 1 bringing together some of the nation’s most successful singers. Releasing on February 23, 2024, the series consists of a total of 10 beautiful songs all penned and composed by Imran Khan and sung by Hariharan, Javed Ali, Rekha Bhardwaj, Sanam Marvi, Mame Khan, Vijay …

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‘Oppenheimer’ Composer Ludwig Göransson On Emoting The Personality Of Atomic Bomb Physicist Through Music – Crew Call Podcast

‘Oppenheimer’ Composer Ludwig Göransson On Emoting The Personality Of Atomic Bomb Physicist Through Music – Crew ...

It’s amazing how a score can impact a Hollywood composer’s career, similar to how a breakout movie can turn an actor’s fate around. In the case of the careers of Michael Giacchino it was arguably The Incredibles which took him from being a videogame composer to blockbuster musicsmith, while for Alexandre Desplat’s, one can point […]

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Laxmikant’s family seeks posthumous Padma Bhushan for composer after award bestowed on partner Pyarelal

Laxmikant's family seeks posthumous Padma Bhushan for composer after award bestowed on partner Pyarelal ...

The family of legendary music composer Laxmikant Kudalkar, one half of the iconic duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal, has appealed to the Indian government for posthumous recognition with the Padma Bhushan award for him. This plea comes after Pyarelal Sharma, his long-time collaborator, was conferred the prestigious award on Republic Day 2024.As reported by Hindustan Times, Jaya Kudalkar, Laxmikant’s wife, wrote a letter …

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