Ilan_Eshkeri
Ilan Eshkeri
British neoclassical composer
Ilan Eshkeri (born 7 April 1977) is a British composer known for his concert music, films scores and artist collaborations.
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| Background information | |
| Born | (1977-04-07) 7 April 1977 (age 47) |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Contemporary Classical, rock, pop, electronic |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, |
| Instrument(s) | Violin, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Website | www |
Eshkeri was born in London.[1] 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.
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, KT Tunstall, Tim Wheeler, Amon Tobin 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 The Louvre in Paris, where he conducted a 90-piece orchestra in the Tuileries Garden. The twelve-part tone poem titled "Through My Window" was recorded in Abbey Road Studios 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 expansion packs.
2017 saw Eshkeri compose a ballet with famed photographer and director David LaChapelle and ballet dancer Sergei Polunin titled Narcissus and Echo.[2] 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 European Space Agency and NASA. 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.
Theatrical films
Short films
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
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| 2004 | The Banker | Hattie Dalton | — |
| 2008 | Cinco de Mayo | Giles Greenwood | — |
| 2009 | Attempt Seven |
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| 2011 | The Snowman and the Snowdog | Hilary Audus | Composed with Andy Burrows |
| 2014 | Once Upon a Time in London | Joséphine de La Baume | — |
| 2015 | The Gift | Stu Weiner | — |
Television films
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Colosseum: Rome's Arena of Death | Tilman Remme | — |
| 2004 | Dark Kingdom: The Dragon King | Uli Edel | — |
| 2005 | Ape to Man | Nic Young | — |
| 2006 | The First Emperor | Nic Young | — |
| 2009 | Micro Men | Saul Metzstein | — |
| 2011 | Eric and Ernie | Jonny Campbell | — |
| 2012 | Planet Dinosaur: Ultimate Killers | Nigel Paterson | — |
| 2014 | David Attenborough's Natural History Museum Alive | Daniel M. Smith | — |
| 2017 | Judi Dench: My Passion for Trees | Harvey Lilley | — |
Television series
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Trial & Retribution | 3 episodes |
| 2009 | Waking the Dead | 6 episodes |
| 2010–2012 | Strike Back | Series 1–3, 26 episodes |
| 2011 | Richard Hammond's Journey to the Centre of the Planet | Two episodes |
| 2011 | Planet Dinosaur | Episode: "Lost World" |
| 2014 | Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond | 4 episodes |
| 2015–2016 | Great Barrier Reef | 3 episodes |
| 2016 | Doctor Thorne | 3 episodes |
| 2017–2019 | Riviera | 19 episodes |
| 2018 | Informer | 6 episodes |
| 2019 | The Athena | 5 episodes |
| 2020 | A Perfect Planet[3] | 6 episodes |
Video games
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Sims 4[4] | — |
| 2020 | Ghost of Tsushima | Composed with Shigeru Umebayashi[5] |
Audiobooks
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
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| 2024 | George Orwell's 1984 | — | Composed with Matt Bellamy |
In 2005, Ilan was nominated for Discovery of the Year with Layer Cake from The World Soundtrack Academy Awards.
Eshkeri was named Best New Composer of 2007 by the International Film Music Critics Association for his score to Stardust.[6]
2007 International Film Music Critics Association nomination for Best Original Fantasy Score: Stardust
2008 Malibu Film Festival Winner for Best Soundtrack: Strength & Honour
2010 BAFTA nomination for Best Music: Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (music producer)
2010 Ivor Novello Awards nomination for Best Original Film Score: The Young Victoria
2020 SCL Awards nomination for Outstanding Original Score for Interactive Media: Ghost of Tsushima
2021 BAFTA Games Awards nomination for Best Music: Ghost of Tsushima
2021 D.I.C.E. Awards winner for Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition: Ghost of Tsushima
- "Biography". ilaneshkeri.com. Archived from the original on 16 July 2014. Retrieved 4 July 2014.
- Lee, Sarah; Fidler, Matt (15 March 2017). "Project Polunin: Backstage with the blazing dancer – in pictures". The Guardian.
- "A Perfect Planet, Volcano Series 1". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- Greening, Chris (25 May 2014). "Ilan Eshkeri scores The Sims 4 with the London Metropolitan". Game Music Online. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
- Meyer, Bradley D. (2 July 2020). "Score of Tsushima: The Soundtrack of Ghost of Tsushima". PlayStation Blog. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
- "2007 Award Winners Announced By International Film Music Critics Association". SoundtrackNet. 20 February 2008. Retrieved 15 August 2009.
