Great Film Composers

Venture back to the birth of soundtracks. Music scores were played live until the first fully-composed film.

Explore the era that brought life to films such as The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Wizard of Oz and Jezebel.

The importance of the soundtrack grew in Hollywood's Golden Age, as studios were filled with the incredible talent.

A look at how the the rise of jazz music influenced the sound of films like A Street Car Named Desire, Giant and Dial M for Murder.

A look at the era that gave us some of the most memorable soundtracks in history, from Herrmann's Psycho to The Pink Panther.

As Civil Rights issues began to influence the film industry, the spotlight shone on composers like Quincy Jones and John Barry.

As we enter the 1970s, a wave of independent film makers were paving the way for composers like Marvin Hamlisch and Nino Rota.

With scores in iconic films like Jaws and The Conversation, this is a look at the three composers who dominated this period.

A look at the composers who dominated the era that gave us films like ET The Extra-Terrestrial, The Terminator and The Shining

In the mid-80s, films like Back to the Future, Die Hard and The Abyss dominated cinema, and four composers took centre stage.

In the era of hit movies such as Titanic, Braveheart and Saving Private Ryan, a host of new composers began to emerge.

A look at the era and composers that brought us blockbuster film scores including Avatar, The Dark Knight and Gladiator.