Ilan Eshkeri (born 7 April 1977) is a British composer known for his concert music, films scores and artist collaborations.

Early life

Eshkeri was born in London. During his childhood, he learned to play the violin and guitar. Eshkeri attended Leeds University, where he studied music and English literature. During this time he also apprenticed with film composers Edward Shearmur, Michael Kamen and music producer Steve McLaughlin.

Career

His extensive catalogue of film and TV scores include '' Still Alice'', '' Stardust'', '' The Young Victoria'', '' Layer Cake (film)'', '' Shaun The Sheep'' and David Attenborough's Natural History Museum Alive. Eshkeri has collaborated with artists David Gilmour, Annie Lennox, Take That,

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, Tim Wheeler,

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and Nick Hodgson (Kaiser Chiefs) among others. He recently worked with the European Space Agency on music for astronaut Tim Peake's Principia mission. In addition, he has conducted his own works at The Louvre in Paris, the Rudolfinum in Prague and conducted a specially commissioned work called Reliquary for the Burberry 2016 Autumn fashion show in London. In 2012, Eshkeri was commissioned to write a composition for a photo exhibition at

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in Paris, where he conducted a 90-piece orchestra in the Tuileries Garden. The twelve-part

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titled "Through My Window" was recorded in

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by the London Metropolitan Orchestra, the 46 minutes composition played alongside the exhibition. In 2014, Eshkeri composed music for the video game '' The Sims 4'' as well as several of its

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s. 2017 saw Eshkeri compose a ballet with famed photographer and director David LaChapelle and ballet dancer Sergei Polunin titled Narcissus and Echo. The performance debuted March 14th, 2017 at the Sadler's Wells Theatre in London. His more recent show, ‘Space Station Earth’ depicts the emotional journey of astronauts traveling to the International Space Station. Crafted with support from the

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and

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. This six-year project involved Eshkeri creating a Synth-Pop album and directing a film in triptych, which sets the backdrop for the live performance. The Show was performed at The Royal Albert Hall in 2022.

Discography

Theatrical films

Short films

Television films

Television series

Video games

Audiobooks

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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