Howard Blake

Composer and conductor of film scores

Howard Blake - Composer and conductor of film scores
Born

October 28th, 1938
86 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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An English composer and conductor, contributed significantly to film music and classical compositions. Gained prominence with the composition of the score for the film "The Snowman," which remains widely recognized. Worked on numerous projects for television, theatre, and film, combining classical influences with contemporary musical styles. Served as a conductor for different orchestras and ensembles across various venues.

Composed the score for "The Snowman"

Conducted for multiple orchestras

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