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Oscar-Nominated Composer Terence Blanchard Discusses “Da 5 Bloods” & Leading an Epic 96 Piece Orchestra for the Score

Oscar-Nominated Composer Terence Blanchard Discusses “Da 5 Bloods” & Leading an Epic 96 Piece Orchestra for the Score

Terence Blanchard discusses his Oscar-nominated score for Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods, his 25-film collaboration with Lee, and his historic opera set to open the Metropolitan Opera's season.

Film/TV
04/16/2021
Oscar-Nominated Composer Emile Mosseri Discusses “Minari” & Scoring the Film Before He Was Hired

Oscar-Nominated Composer Emile Mosseri Discusses “Minari” & Scoring the Film Before He Was Hired

Emile Mosseri discusses his unique approach to scoring the Oscar-nominated film 'Minari', writing themes before the film was shot, and his belief in the importance of early music composition.

Film/TV
04/13/2021

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