Carl Davis: Maestro

How do you bring a forgotten silent film back to life? What are the techniques behind writing a successful film闂佽壈浜鐢re? How do you work with and inspire choreographers? Carl Davis闂備胶鍋ㄩ崕鏌ユ偘 fascinating story gives an insight into the闂佽壈浜幒绔lific composing and conducting career of one of the world闂備胶鍋ㄩ崕鏌ユ偘 most celebrated film and television composers.闂 Born in New York, Carl Davis spent his early years of his career in American before going on to study in Copenhagen.闂佽壈浜崬鍣恛m there he moved to Britain and entered the worlds of classical music, theatre, film and television. He has since闂佽壈浜粋濯渕posed almost 400 film and TV scores, winning several BAFTAs and Ivor Novello awards, as well as establishing闂佽壈浜粋鎱絤self as the number one choice to score silent films.Some of his most recognisable work includes the soundtracks for The French Lieutenant闂備胶鍋ㄩ崕鏌ユ偘 Woman (BAFTA/Ivor Novello Winner), Pride and Prejudice (1995 TV Series), Scandal (1989) and Cranford. Written by Wendy Thompson,闂佽壈浜弰rl Davis: Maestro is a glimpse into the life of a consummate闂佽壈浜粋鍧檒-round musician and his impact on many spheres of music-making. 闂