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Composer Conductor  

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Baroque

 

 

Romantic

 

 

Modern

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Choral

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Film

 

 

Opera

 

 

Orchestral

 

David Newman is a renowned American composer and conductor who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on January 4, 1954, in Los Angeles, California, Newman was raised in a family of musicians. His father, Alfred Newman, was a famous composer and conductor, and his mother, Martha Montgomery, was a concert pianist. Newman's brothers, Thomas and Maria, are also accomplished musicians. Newman began his musical training at an early age, studying piano and violin. He later attended the University of Southern California, where he earned a degree in music composition. After graduation, Newman began his career as a composer and conductor, working on a variety of film and television projects. One of Newman's early successes was his work on the film "Critters" in 1986. He went on to compose music for a number of other films, including "The Brave Little Toaster," "Hoffa," and "The Flintstones." In addition to his work in film, Newman also composed music for the concert hall, including several symphonies and chamber works. Newman's career as a conductor began in the early 1990s, when he was invited to conduct the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He went on to conduct many other orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. Newman has also conducted several opera productions, including "La Bohème" and "Carmen." One of Newman's most notable achievements was his work on the film "Ice Age." He composed the score for the film, which went on to become a huge success. Newman's score was nominated for an Academy Award, and he went on to compose the scores for the film's sequels, "Ice Age: The Meltdown" and "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs." Newman has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 2002, he was awarded the ASCAP Henry Mancini Award for Lifetime Achievement. He has also been nominated for several Grammy Awards, and in 2007, he won a Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack Album for "Cars." In addition to his work as a composer and conductor, Newman is also a respected educator. He has taught at several universities, including the University of Southern California and the University of California, Los Angeles. He has also served as a guest lecturer at many other institutions, including the Juilliard School and the Eastman School of Music. Newman continues to be an active composer and conductor, and his work is widely respected and admired in the classical music world. His contributions to film music have helped to elevate the genre, and his work in the concert hall has earned him a place among the great composers of our time.

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