Elliot Goldenthal

Elliot Goldenthal
Goldenthal in 2014
Background information
Born (1954-05-02) May 2, 1954
Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Composer
  • songwriter
Years active1978–present
Websitewww.elliotgoldenthal.com
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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. He won the Academy Award for Best Original Score in 2002 for his score to the motion picture Frida, directed by his longtime partner Julie Taymor.

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