Event Type : Symphonic Concert

EXCLUSIVE WORLD PREMIER
Chicago Philharmonic Presents: An Evening With Sleeping At Last

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📅 Date: Friday, October 11, 2024
📍 Venue: Harris Theater for Music and Dance
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM

Get ready for a special World Premiere experience as Sleeping At Last, the mastermind behind soul-stirring melodies including “Saturn”, “Turning Page”, and “You Are Enough”, joins forces with the Chicago Philharmonic and Artistic Director & Principal Conductor, Scott Speck, for an immersive orchestral performance of the artists’ beloved songs reimagined with symphony orchestra.

Adding to the magic, Chicago Philharmonic’s Donna Milanovich Composer-in-Residence, Jonathan Bingham, will unveil an exciting new piece, promising to contribute to an unforgettable evening of musical innovation and artistry.

Breaking Genre Boundaries

For the very first time, be part of this extraordinary collaboration where the raw emotion of Sleeping At Last’s melodies merges with the timeless elegance of the Chicago Philharmonic. No frills, just music that speaks to the soul.

OCT. 11 – LIMITED SEATS JUST RELEASED
OCT. 12 – SOLD OUT!

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TICKET LEVELS:

Tickets are general admission within 3 sections:
VIP TICKETS (closest to the stage, limited number available), BACK MAIN FLOOR, and BALCONY.
VIP ticket holders are also granted first access to merchandise and seating.

VIPs and Main Floor G/A will enter the concert hall through Level 1.
Balcony G/A can enter through Level 2 for Lower Balcony seating or through Level 3 for Upper Balcony seating.

ABOUT SLEEPING AT LAST

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Sleeping At Last is the moniker of Chicago-based singer-songwriter, producer and composer, Ryan O’Neal. With more than 3.3 billion streams on Spotify and Apple Music, the artist has been featured on more than 100 popular movies, television shows and performances.

Sleeping At Last can often be heard on popular TV Shows and Films: The Twilight Saga, Grey’s Anatomy, American Idol, Jane The Virgin, The Voice, So You Think You Can Dance, Criminal Minds, Bones, Supergirl, The Vampire Diaries, The Ellen Degeneres Show, trailers for The Fault In Our Stars, Tolkien and many more. (Click here for complete list.)

Having shared the stage with notable artists such as Christina Perri, Switchfoot, Alanis Morissette, The Format, Something Corporate, Phantom Planet, and many others, Sleeping At Last is gearing up for a remarkable event. Mark your calendars for October 11 + 12, as Sleeping At Last joins forces with the Chicago Philharmonic for the grand world premiere of their acclaimed work, performed LIVE alongside Chicago’s Ferrari of orchestras — Chicago Philharmonic.

ABOUT JONATHAN BINGHAM

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Over the last decade, Jonathan Bingham has been recognized for his use of electronic and acoustic instrumentation. He’s composed music for film, advertisements, and has received commissions to write for numerous ensembles. Jonathan received the Vincent C. LaGuardia Award in composition leading to a residency with the Arapahoe Philharmonic in 2016. Over the following several years he premiered five orchestral works and obtained a subsequent residency with the Boulder Symphony. Through his collaborations with filmmakers, dancers, and painters, he has had work premiered internationally in concert halls, cinemas, galleries, and playhouses. Recent commissions include CIVIC for string orchestra for the Portland Youth Philharmonic and his Essay for Percussion for the consortium “Everybody Hits!” In addition, he has created original scores for over a dozen film productions which have premiered in festivals such as the New York Film Festival, Rome International Film Festival, and BFI London Film Festival among others. Recently, he has been invited to lecture on concert and film music at Fayetteville State University, the School of Visual Arts, and the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University.

Holding degrees in composition from Howard University and New York University, Jonathan studied with Anthony Randolph and Justin Dello Joio respectively. His most recent project is Cool Story—a platform researching scores and producing recordings of lesser known music.

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“Turning Page” by Sleeping At Last (Official Music Video)

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Sleeping At Last – “Saturn” (Official Music Video)

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CHECK OUT SLEEPING AT LAST!

SOLD OUT

 

EXCLUSIVE WORLD PREMIERE:
Chicago Philharmonic Presents An Evening With Sleeping At Last

📅 Date: Friday, October 12, 2024
📍 Venue: Harris Theater for Music and Dance
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM

Get ready for a special World Premiere experience as Sleeping At Last, the mastermind behind soul-stirring melodies including “Saturn”, “Turning Page”, and “You Are Enough”, joins forces with the Chicago Philharmonic and Artistic Director & Principal Conductor, Scott Speck, for an immersive orchestral performance of the artists’ beloved songs reimagined with symphony orchestra.

Adding to the magic, Chicago Philharmonic’s Donna Milanovich Composer-in-Residence, Jonathan Bingham, will unveil an exciting new piece, promising to contribute to an unforgettable evening of musical innovation and artistry.

Breaking Genre Boundaries

For the very first time, be part of this extraordinary collaboration where the raw emotion of Sleeping At Last’s melodies merges with the timeless elegance of the Chicago Philharmonic. No frills, just music that speaks to the soul.

Celebrate Chicago Philharmonic’s 35th Season! Gala & Concert

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Join us on Saturday, October 12 for an exclusive Gala celebrating the Chicago Philharmonic’s 35th Anniversary Season at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion Stage. Enjoy a cocktail reception, dinner, and an intimate performance by Chicago Philharmonic Artist in Residence, Njioma Grevious—an exceptional violinist hailed as one of the most promising talents of her generation and a recipient of the prestigious 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant.

Afterward, Gala guests will have VIP access to the sold-out October 12th Sleeping At Last concert at the Harris Theater—your only chance to attend this highly anticipated event!

Tickets and Sponsorships Available:
Secure your spot now and learn more about this unforgettable evening.

 

OCT. 11 & OCT. 12 PERFORMANCES SOLD OUT!

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TICKET LEVELS:

Tickets are general admission within 3 sections:
VIP TICKETS (closest to the stage, limited number available), BACK MAIN FLOOR, and BALCONY.
VIP ticket holders are also granted first access to merchandise and seating.

 

VIPs and Main Floor G/A will enter the concert hall through Level 1.
Balcony G/A can enter through Level 2 for Lower Balcony seating or through Level 3 for Upper Balcony seating.

 

ABOUT SLEEPING AT LAST

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Sleeping At Last is the moniker of Chicago-based singer-songwriter, producer and composer, Ryan O’Neal. With more than 3.3 billion streams on Spotify and Apple Music, the artist has been featured on more than 100 popular movies, television shows and performances.

Sleeping At Last can often be heard on popular TV Shows and Films: The Twilight Saga, Grey’s Anatomy, American Idol, Jane The Virgin, The Voice, So You Think You Can Dance, Criminal Minds, Bones, Supergirl, The Vampire Diaries, The Ellen Degeneres Show, trailers for The Fault In Our Stars, Tolkien and many more. (Click here for complete list)

Having shared the stage with notable artists such as Christina Perri, Switchfoot, Alanis Morissette, The Format, Something Corporate, Phantom Planet, and many others, Sleeping At Last is gearing up for a remarkable event. Mark your calendars for October 11 + 12, as Sleeping At Last joins forces with the Chicago Philharmonic for the grand world premiere of their acclaimed work, performed LIVE alongside Chicago’s Ferrari of Orchestras — Chicago Philharmonic.

ABOUT JONATHAN BINGHAM

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Over the last decade, Jonathan Bingham has been recognized for his use of electronic and acoustic instrumentation. He’s composed music for film, advertisements, and has received commissions to write for numerous ensembles. Jonathan received the Vincent C. LaGuardia Award in composition leading to a residency with the Arapahoe Philharmonic in 2016. Over the following several years he premiered five orchestral works and obtained a subsequent residency with the Boulder Symphony. Through his collaborations with filmmakers, dancers, and painters, he has had work premiered internationally in concert halls, cinemas, galleries, and playhouses. Recent commissions include CIVIC for string orchestra for the Portland Youth Philharmonic and his Essay for Percussion for the consortium “Everybody Hits!” In addition, he has created original scores for over a dozen film productions which have premiered in festivals such as the New York Film Festival, Rome International Film Festival, and BFI London Film Festival among others. Recently, he has been invited to lecture on concert and film music at Fayetteville State University, the School of Visual Arts, and the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University.

Holding degrees in composition from Howard University and New York University, Jonathan studied with Anthony Randolph and Justin Dello Joio respectively. His most recent project is Cool Story—a platform researching scores and producing recordings of lesser known music.

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“Turning Page” by Sleeping At Last (Official Music Video)

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Sleeping At Last – “Saturn” (Official Music Video)

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CHECK OUT SLEEPING AT LAST!

Chicago Philharmonic Presents An Evening With Sleeping At Last

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Chicago Philharmonic takes on New York City!

The Chicago Philharmonic celebrates 35 seasons with its debut at Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall and a historic collaboration with hit artist Sleeping At Last. With over 3.3 billion streams on Spotify and Apple Music, the mastermind behind soul-stirring melodies including “Saturn,” “Turning Page,” and “You Are Enough,” joins forces with Chicago Philharmonic and Maestro Scott Speck for a World Premiere tour of the artist’s beloved songs reimagined with symphony orchestra.

 

Ticket Information

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carnegiehall.org | CarnegieCharge: 212-247-7800
Carnegie Hall Box Office at 57th and Seventh, New York, NY 10019

Tickets start at $30. Click here to secure your seats today!

 

Important FAQs

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When do tickets go on sale to the general public?
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 11:00 am ET. (10 am CT)

Where can I buy tickets?
www.carnegiehall.org
CarnegieCharge at 212-247-7800.
Or at the Carnegie Hall Box Office at 57th and Seventh, New York, NY 10019.

Questions?
Ticket-related inquiries can be directed to Carnegie Hall’s Box Office via email at tickethelp@carnegiehall.org or by calling CarnegieCharge at 212-247-7800.

Carnegie Hall Box Office Hours
57th Street and Seventh Avenue
Monday through Saturday, 11:00 AM–6:00 PM ET*
Sunday, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM ET*
*On days with evening performances, the Box Office is open until 30 minutes after the start time.

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212-247-7800
Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM–8:00 PM ET
Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 PM–8:00 PM ET
CarnegieCharge sells tickets up to an event’s official start time.

 

About Sleeping At Last

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Sleeping At Last is the moniker of Chicago-based singer-songwriter, producer and composer, Ryan O’Neal. With more than 2.8 billion streams on Spotify and Apple Music, the artist has been featured on more than 100 popular movies, television shows, and performances.

Sleeping At Last can often be heard on popular TV Shows and Films: The Twilight Saga, Grey’s Anatomy, American Idol, Jane The Virgin, The Voice, So You Think You Can Dance, Criminal Minds, Bones, Supergirl, The Vampire Diaries, The Ellen Degeneres Show, trailers for The Fault In Our Stars, Tolkien and many more. (Click here for complete list)

Having shared the stage with notable artists such as Christina Perri, Switchfoot, Alanis Morissette, The Format, Something Corporate, and Phantom Planet, Sleeping At Last solidifies his status as a musical luminary, his music a testament to his enduring artistry and universal appeal. To learn more about Sleeping At Last visit www.sleepingatlast.com.

 

About Chicago Philharmonic

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Founded by musicians of the Lyric Opera Orchestra in 1989, The Chicago Philharmonic Society is on a mission to reimagine the orchestra concert experience. With nearly 200 musician members and a unique system of musician governance, the organization is one of the most versatile, innovative, and ambitious orchestras in the country. 

Chicago Philharmonic proudly collaborates with the greatest artists of our time, in every genre. Past collaborations have included The Joffrey Ballet, English National Ballet, Kishi Bashi, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Joshua Bell, Tank and the Bangas, William Basinski, the American Ballet Theatre, Ryan Speedo Green, and more. 

In 2021, Crain’s Business Chicago 40 Under 40 awardee Terell Johnson joined the organization as Executive Director. Since then the orchestra has become a force for innovation and inclusion in the city’s performing arts ecosystem with a series of increasingly high-profile events. 2024 brings the orchestra’s debut at Lollapalooza Chicago with Icelandic jazz/pop sensation Laufey as the first orchestra to ever perform at the famed festival; a highly anticipated return to Ravinia Festival with a World Premiere tribute to Whitney Houston and a concert with the Violent Femmes; and the U.S. Premiere of Francis Ford Coppola’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula in Concert. 

Learn more at www.chicagophilharmonic.org/about-us/.

 

About Carnegie Hall

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Since 1891, Carnegie Hall has set the international standard for excellence in performance. From Tchaikovsky, Dvorák, Mahler, and Bartók to George Gershwin, Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, Judy Garland, and The Beatles, every form of music has filled Carnegie Hall—the only prerequisite: that it be the finest. Carnegie Hall presents a wide range of performances each season on its three stages—the renowned Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, intimate Weill Recital Hall, and innovative Zankel Hall—including concert series curated by acclaimed artists and composers; citywide festivals featuring collaborations with leading New York City cultural institutions; orchestral performances, chamber music, new music concerts, and recitals; and the best in jazz, world, and popular music. Complementing these performance activities, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute creates extensive music education and social impact programs that annually serve more than 800,000 people in the New York City area, nationally, and internationally, playing a central role in Carnegie Hall’s commitment to making great music accessible to as many people as possible.

For more information, visit carnegiehall.org/stageoflegends/.

 

“Turning Page” by Sleeping At Last (Official Music Video)

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“Saturn” by Sleeping At Last (Official Music Video)

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CHECK OUT SLEEPING AT LAST!

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U.S. Premiere of Bram Stoker’s Dracula in Concert

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Saturday, November 9, 2024
7:30 PM
Auditorium Theatre
This movie is Rated R for sexuality and horror violence.

 

Mark your calendars for November 9, 2024 as Chicago Philharmonic performs the U.S. Premiere of Bram Stoker’s Dracula in Concert! Experience Bram Stoker’s Dracula like NEVER before with Polish master composer Wojciech Kilar’s chillingly thrilling score as the film is projected above the orchestra in HD on a large screen.

In 1992, two decades after THE GODFATHER (1972), Francis Ford Coppola was again looking for an European composer to write the music of his new film. According to Coppola’s diary, the expectations were gigantic:

“Here we go, I’m going again, and it’s DRACULA, it’s going to be Bram Stoker’s DRACULA. I have to do a lot of listening to music because I want to have a truly great composer. I want the score for DRACULA to be like a Prokofiev score for Eisenstein. I want it to be performed by symphonies. I want great music. Not just theater music, but great music.”
— Dracula Director, Francis Ford Coppola, February 15, 1991

Kilar’s music was truly a masterpiece: a cinematic cantata for choir and orchestra that was completely different to anything heard in a Hollywood film before. Genuinely theatrical, his music finds its element in concert halls when played live-to-picture. It is also inseparable from Coppola‘s sensual conception of fantasy and horror, which owes much to masters like F.W. Murnau and Jean Cocteau.

Coppola’s cinematographic retelling of Bram Stoker’s novel became a box office hit in 1992, crowned by three Academy Awards. Its fresh and bold conceptual energy turned the movie into the most influential vampire film in decades—a film whose opulence and sense of spectacle triggered a whole new wave of contemporary horror films. One of the film’s strengths was coming back to Bram Stoker’s original novel instead of adapting the more popular theater play from the 1920s.

Starring Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, Keanu Reeves and Sadie Frost, the film became a box office hit and gathered three Academy Awards. It remains as the most influential vampire film and score in decades – and resurrects now live in concert!

This movie is Rated R for sexuality and horror violence.

Tickets on sale NOW.

 

THE VIP VAMPIRE EXPERIENCE: Meet Svengoolie!

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JUST ANNOUNCED!
Your favorite Chicago-native horror host, Svengoolie, will open the show for the U.S. Premiere of Bram Stoker’s Dracula in Concert. This fall, Saturday, November 9 at Chicago’s very own, Auditorium Theatre.

Fans will also have the opportunity to add on a special VIP Vampire Experience… A fun pre-show Meet & Greet with Svengoolie himself! Act fast—limited tickets available for this exclusive pre-show event.

Preshow event: 6:30-7:30 PM
Concert: 7:30-10:30 PM

GET TICKETS. 

Please note: Must be attending Bram Stoker’s Dracula in Concert in order to purchase a ticket.
This experience is an add-on.

 

Check out the trailer!

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Dracula’s Backstory | Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)

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Introduction to Francis Ford Coppola’s “Dracula” (1992)

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BRAM STOKER’S DRACULA – LIVE IN CONCERT

Music Composed and Orchestrated by Wojciech Kilar
Film Directed and Produced by Francis Ford Coppola

FilmConcert produced by Fimucité and FMF (Krakow Film Music Festival) in cooperation with Sony Pictures and Robert Townson Productions.

Music Arranged by Thomas Bryła
Score Synchronisation by Don Davis
Distribution and Artistic Supervision by Europäische FilmPhilharmonie – EFPI

Film with permission from Sony Pictures
Music with permission from G. Schirmer, Inc.

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Funny, irresistible and heart-warming, Love Actually is set in contemporary London in the weeks before Christmas and tells one story that weaves together a spectacular amount of love stories – sometimes romantic, sometimes sad, sometimes stupid – all funny in their own way.

With the film becoming a Christmas tradition for many, audiences attending the Love Actually Live Concert Tour will be invited to a unique way to watch the film: the full Chicago Philharmonic will perform Craig Armstrong’s evocative score at these shows, with the film being projected onto the big screen. Coming to Chicago at Auditorium Theatre on December 7, 2024!

Everywhere you look it seems love is causing chaos. From the new bachelor Prime Minister who falls in love 30 seconds after entering Downing Street to a loser sandwich delivery guy who doesn’t have hope with the girls in the UK so heads for Wisconsin; from a jilted writer who escapes the south of France to nurse his broken heart to an aging rock star trying to make a comeback at any price; from a bride having problems with her husband’s best man to a married woman having trouble with her husband; from a schoolboy with a crush on the prettiest girl in the school to his architect step-father with a crush on Claudia Schiffer.

The film features an all-star ensemble cast, including Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Laura Lioney, Bill Nigh, Martine McCutcheon, Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley Rowan Atkinson, Martin Freeman, and many more.

Take a breathtaking tour of love’s delightful twists and turns as you fall under the spell of Love Actually and share in the laughs and charm live in concert.

Single tickets and subscription packages are on sale NOW.

 

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Check out the trailer!

 

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The Making of Love Actually

 

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The Cast of ‘Love Actually’ Reflects on the Film’s Lasting Legacy

 

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Back by popular demand!

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After an electric sold-out debut in 2022, Chicago Philharmonic brings back Marvel Studios’ Black Panther in Concert.

In 2018, Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” quickly became a global sensation and cultural phenomenon, showing a new dimension of what Super Hero films could be. Rolling Stone raved, “The film lights up the screen with a full-throttle blast of action and fun. That’s to be expected. But what sneaks up and floors you is the film’s racial conscience and profound, astonishing beauty.”

Now you can relive the excitement of T’Challa becoming king and battling Killmonger all while the “one of the country’s finest symphonic orchestras” (Chicago Tribune) performs Ludwig Göransson’s Oscar® and Grammy®-winning score live to picture.

Joining the orchestra for the concert is Massamba Diop, the revered Senegalese tama drummer who recorded and co-created parts of the movie score with composer Göransson.

Single tickets and subscription packages are on sale NOW.

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Check out the trailer!

https://youtu.be/kL-p5_0PAVE?si=VBedtbExeBt6VB5C

The Making Of “Wakanda” With Ludwig Göransson

Senegalese Drummer For ‘Black Panther’ Shares Message Of Music

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About Massamba Diop

Massamba Diop is perhaps the world’s most renowned master of the Tama, a talking drum from Senegal. Massamba came into the limelight as a founding member of Daande Lenol (The Voice of the People), the band of Senegalese super-star Baaba Maal. Over the past 40 years the group has played all over the world, working with notable musical figures and releasing dozens of albums, including “Firin’ in Fouta”, which was nominated for a Grammy. Massamba has performed and/ or recorded with the likes of James Brown, Carlos Santana, and Angelique Kidjo. He appeared on Peter Gabriel’s landmark release “Passion”, which won a Grammy in 1990. He has been part of many major international events like the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony in Oslo, the 2012 Olympics in London, and joined Stevie Wonder in 2009 to perform “Happy Birthday” for Nelson Mandela. Massamba has received much acclaim for his collaboration on Marvel Studios’ Black Panther soundtrack, providing the drumming for King T’challa’s theme music.

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About Composer Ludwig Göransson

In a career spanning only 12 years, Ludwig Göransson has amassed an impressive resume in both the recording and motion picture industries, earning an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, multiple Grammy Awards and countless other nominations. After working as an assistant to composer Theodore Shapiro, Göransson got his first big break writing music for the NBC television series, Community. This led to a friendship and collaboration with Donald Glover, who performs under the stage name Childish Gambino, on several studio albums including Because the Internet and Awaken, My Love. Göransson has been nominated for six Grammys with Childish Gambino, and won two in 2019 for the Billboard Hot 100 Number One hit song “This Is America,” which became a cultural phenomenon and garnered world-wide acclaim.

While pursuing his masters degree in film scoring at USC, Göransson met his other longtime collaborator, director Ryan Coogler, when he scored his short film, Locks. Over the next nine years, Göransson would score all three of Coogler’s feature films. Much like iconic filmmaking duos Hitchcock and Herrmann or Spielberg and Williams, Coogler’s diverse filmography has allowed Göransson to show his range as a composer, writing understated melodies for Fruitvale Station, hyping up audiences for Creed, and infusing African percussion into his themes for Black Panther.

In 2019, Göransson earned multiple awards and nominations for his score for Black Panther including a Golden Globe nomination, a Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack, and an Academy Award for Best Original Score. He won two Grammy Awards for his song “This is America”, which he co-wrote and co-produced with frequent collaborator Childish Gambino.

Last year, Göransson composed the critically acclaimed score and produced the hit song “The Plan” (performed by Travis Scott) for Christopher Nolan’s TENET, which premiered late Summer 2020. Göransson has received many accolades for his score including a Golden Globe nomination, Broadcast Film Critics Association Award nomination and the score is a finalist on the Academy Awards shortlist for Best Score. Göransson co-wrote and co-produced the songs for DreamWorks’ TROLLS WORLD TOUR with Justin Timberlake, which exceeded expectations with its history-making digital release, racking up nearly $100 million in sales in just three weeks. This follows his unique Emmy Award winning score for THE MANDALORIAN on Disney+, LucasFilm’s first Star Wars live-action streaming series helmed by director Jon Favreau. Most recently, Göransson won his second Emmy for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series for Season 2 of THE MANDALORIAN. In 2022, Göransson scored the Star Wars live-action series THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT and Pixar’s TURNING RED, directed by Domee Shi.

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