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Elliot Goldenthal (born May 2, 1954) is an American composer of contemporary classical music and film and theatrical scores. A student of Aaron Copland and John Corigliano, he is best known for his distinctive style and ability to blend various musical styles and techniques in original and inventive ways.
Elliot went on to study at the Manhattan School of Music for his Bachelor's and Masters degrees in musical composition and orchestration, and became a student of both Aaron Copland and John Corigliano, who is perhaps best known for soundtracks to movies like The Red Violin.
Composer Elliot Goldenthal was born May 2, 1954, in New York City, going on to study at the Manhattan School of Music under John Corigliano and Aaron Copland. He first rose to prominence in 1988 for his…. Read Full Biography.
Dec 14, 2010 · Like previous Music in the Movies subject, Elmer Bernstein, Elliot Goldenthal was a student of the legendary Aaron Copland. Whilst Goldenthal isn’t the most prolific of film composers, his...
Elliot Goldenthal has been called the "thinking man's composer" by film-music collectors and a generally more cerebral choice for film makers and lovers of film music. [13] [14] He is known for his experimentation, nuances and willingness to try unconventional techniques .
During the Krakow Film Music Festival I had the honor of interviewing Oscar-winning composer Elliot Goldenthal. His music is from out of this world: there is no other composer who writes such unique music as Goldenthal, and not just for movies, but also stand-alone classical pieces, ballet and opera.
Composer Interview - Elliot Goldenthal. Interview by Kaya Savas published December 13, 2010 at Film Music Media. Okay, I'm here sitting with Mr. Elliot Goldenthal, Oscar winner, Oscar-winning composer. And we're here sitting down talking about his newest work, “The Tempest” with director Julie Tamor.
