Michael Nyman

Born: 1944-03-23

Birthplace: Stratford, London, England, UK

Biography

Michael Nyman is an English composer of minimalist music, pianist, librettist and musicologist, known for numerous film scores (many written during his lengthy collaboration with the filmmaker Peter Greenaway) and his multi-platinum soundtrack album to Jane Campion's The Piano.

Known For

9 Songs
Gattaca
The Libertine
The Piano
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
Ravenous
The End of the Affair
The Claim
The Trip
The Hairdresser's Husband

Top Movie Credits

9 Songs Thanks
Gattaca Conductor
The Libertine Original Music Composer
The Piano Original Music Composer
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover Original Music Composer
Ravenous Original Music Composer
The End of the Affair Original Music Composer
The Claim Original Music Composer
The Trip Original Music Composer
The Hairdresser's Husband Original Music Composer