×
Paramount Studio Orchestra
Released Album
 
Artist Info
Role
:
Ensemble
 
The Paramount Studio Orchestra is a classical music ensemble that has been active for over a century. The orchestra was founded in 1915 by Jesse Lasky, a film producer, and Adolph Zukor, a theater owner. The orchestra was created to provide music for silent films produced by Paramount Pictures, which was founded by Lasky and Zukor. The orchestra's main members have changed over the years, but it has always been composed of highly skilled musicians. Some of the most notable members of the orchestra include conductor and composer Max Steiner, who worked with the orchestra in the 1930s and 1940s, and composer and arranger Nelson Riddle, who worked with the orchestra in the 1950s and 1960s. The Paramount Studio Orchestra has performed music for many of the most iconic films in Hollywood history. Some of the orchestra's most notable performances include the music for the films "Gone with the Wind," "The Godfather," and "Star Trek: The Motion Picture." The orchestra has also performed music for television shows, including "Star Trek: The Original Series" and "Mission: Impossible." The orchestra has received many awards and accolades over the years. In 1939, the orchestra won an Academy Award for Best Original Score for the film "The Adventures of Robin Hood." The orchestra has also been nominated for several other Academy Awards, including Best Original Score for the films "Gone with the Wind" and "The Godfather." In addition to its work in film and television, the Paramount Studio Orchestra has also performed in concert halls around the world. The orchestra has performed at the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, and the Royal Albert Hall in London. The orchestra has also toured extensively in Europe and Asia. Despite its long history, the Paramount Studio Orchestra remains a vital and active ensemble. The orchestra continues to perform music for film and television, as well as classical music concerts. The orchestra's legacy is a testament to the enduring power of classical music and its ability to enhance the emotional impact of visual media.
More....
Related Artists
Copyright Ⓒ 2013 Davinci Finger. All rights reseved     Service Terms & Policy