Role

:

Composer Conductor

Genre

:

Orchestral

 

Kim Scharnberg is a renowned classical music composer, arranger, and producer. He was born on August 22, 1961, in New York City, USA. Scharnberg grew up in a musical family, with his father being a jazz pianist and his mother a classical pianist. He started playing the piano at the age of four and later learned to play the trumpet and French horn. Scharnberg attended the Manhattan School of Music, where he studied composition, orchestration, and conducting. He also studied at the Juilliard School of Music and the University of Southern California. During his studies, Scharnberg was mentored by renowned composers such as John Corigliano, David Diamond, and Morten Lauridsen. Scharnberg's career as a composer began in the 1980s when he started writing music for television and film. He worked on several popular TV shows, including "The Cosby Show," "A Different World," and "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." He also composed music for films such as "The Last Dragon" and "The Principal." In the 1990s, Scharnberg shifted his focus to classical music and began composing orchestral works. His first major composition was "The Dream of the Rhinoceros," which was premiered by the Pacific Symphony Orchestra in 1994. The piece was well-received and established Scharnberg as a rising star in the classical music world. Scharnberg's most famous work is his "Requiem for a Soldier," which he composed in 1999. The piece was written in honor of his father, who served in the US Army during World War II. "Requiem for a Soldier" was later used as the theme song for the HBO miniseries "Band of Brothers," which brought Scharnberg's music to a wider audience. The piece has since been performed by orchestras around the world and has become a staple of classical music repertoire. In addition to his original compositions, Scharnberg is also known for his arrangements of popular songs for orchestra. He has worked with artists such as Rod Stewart, Celine Dion, and Michael Bublé to create orchestral versions of their songs. Scharnberg's arrangements have been performed by orchestras such as the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Scharnberg has received numerous awards and honors for his work as a composer and arranger. He has won three Emmy Awards for his work on television shows, and his classical compositions have been performed by some of the world's leading orchestras. In 2011, he was awarded the ASCAP Concert Music Award for his contributions to classical music. In addition to his work as a composer, Scharnberg is also a respected producer and recording engineer. He has produced albums for artists such as Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli, and Il Divo. Scharnberg's expertise in recording and production has made him a sought-after collaborator for classical and pop artists alike. In conclusion, Kim Scharnberg is a talented and versatile composer who has made significant contributions to both classical and popular music. His compositions and arrangements have been performed by some of the world's leading orchestras, and his work has been recognized with numerous awards and honors. Scharnberg's passion for music and his dedication to his craft have made him a respected figure in the music industry, and his legacy as a composer and arranger will continue to inspire future generations of musicians.

More....