Soundtracks

Music scored for film has only relatively recently received the critical attention which it merits. Most composers in the 20th century have written works for films or documentaries, many feeling that this aspect of their output has been undervalued.This dictionary complements other studies which have appeared in recent years which look at the technical and theoretical issues concerned with film music composition. Arranged alphabetically by composer, this volume comprises over 500...
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Music scored for film has only relatively recently received the critical attention which it merits. Most composers in the 20th century have written works for films or documentaries, many feeling that this aspect of their output has been undervalued.This dictionary complements other studies which have appeared in recent years which look at the technical and theoretical issues concerned with film music composition. Arranged alphabetically by composer, this volume comprises over 500 entries covering all nationalities. Each entry includes very brief biographical information on the composer, followed by a list of the films (with dates) for which he or she has composed. Details of recordings are also given.The dictionary's international coverage ensures that it will become a standard reference work for all those interested in the history of 20th-century music and the development of film.