Favorite Composers

The Best

Danny Elfman

Oh, you've heard his music. Remember those themes from The Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands, Batman Returns, and yea, even Pee Wee's Playhouse? These two albums are a great sampling for you to explore.

 

The Sherman Brothers

Robert (standing) and Richard Sherman. You'll remember them from their association with Walt and everything Disney from the films to the Parks.

• Believe: The Songs of the Sherman Brothers
• Mary Poppins -- the movie
• Mary Poppins -- the stage show

Stephen Sondheim

Yes, Da Guy is a big fan! This is THE Broadway composer of today. There is no other.

• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
• Into the Woods
• Pacific Overtures
• Sunday in the Park with George

• Check out The Sondheim Review
• Check out Sondheim.com for a whole bunch of info

 

Andrew Lloyd Webber

THE British composer of more recent times we all know for some terrific scores.

• Cats
• Evita
• The Phantom of the Opera
• Whistle Down the Wind

• ALW's Official Website & Personal BLOG
• The Really Useful Company -- His entertainment company (and a good newsletter of all that is ALW around the globe)

 

John Williams

Former conductor of the Boston Pops, and composer of some of the most memorable movies of all time: Star Wars, E. T., Superman The Movie (the original), Indiana Jones, Jaws, Close Encounters, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, and more...

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