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Composer Conductor  

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October 17, 1980 in New York City, NY

 

Nicholas Britell is a contemporary classical music composer, pianist, and film score composer. He was born on June 17, 1980, in New York City, United States. Britell grew up in a family of musicians, and his parents were both lawyers. His mother was a pianist, and his father played the violin. Britell started playing the piano at the age of six and showed a keen interest in music from a young age. Britell attended the Horace Mann School in New York City and later went on to study at Harvard University, where he majored in music and psychology. During his time at Harvard, Britell was a member of the Harvard Jazz Band and the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra. He also studied composition with the renowned composer, John Adams. After graduating from Harvard, Britell moved to New York City to pursue a career in music. He started working as a freelance composer and pianist, and his first major project was composing the score for the documentary film, "King Corn" in 2007. The film was a critical success, and Britell's score received widespread acclaim. In 2008, Britell composed the score for the film, "The Lost Battalion," which was based on the true story of a group of American soldiers who were trapped behind enemy lines during World War I. The film was a commercial success, and Britell's score was praised for its emotional depth and sensitivity. In 2011, Britell composed the score for the film, "Margin Call," which was a financial thriller set during the 2008 financial crisis. The film was a critical and commercial success, and Britell's score was nominated for several awards, including a Golden Globe. In 2015, Britell composed the score for the film, "The Big Short," which was based on the book by Michael Lewis about the 2008 financial crisis. The film was a critical and commercial success, and Britell's score was nominated for an Academy Award. In 2016, Britell composed the score for the film, "Moonlight," which was a coming-of-age drama about a young African-American man growing up in Miami. The film was a critical and commercial success, and Britell's score was praised for its emotional depth and sensitivity. The score was nominated for an Academy Award and won a Critics' Choice Movie Award. In addition to his film work, Britell has also composed several classical music pieces, including "Impromptu for Piano and Orchestra," which was premiered by the American Symphony Orchestra in 2011. He has also collaborated with several other musicians, including rapper Jay-Z, on the album "4:44." Britell's music is known for its emotional depth and sensitivity, and he often uses classical music techniques in his film scores. He has been praised for his ability to capture the emotional essence of a film and for his ability to create music that is both beautiful and haunting. In conclusion, Nicholas Britell is a talented and accomplished composer who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music and film scores. His music is known for its emotional depth and sensitivity, and he has received widespread acclaim for his work. Britell's career is a testament to the power of music to move and inspire people, and he continues to be a major force in the world of music today.

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