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Canadian composer, conductor and orchestrator
- Howard Leslie Shore OC (born October 18, 1946) is a Canadian composer, conductor and orchestrator noted for his film scores. He has composed the scores for over 80 films, most notably the scores for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies.
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Howard Leslie Shore OC (born October 18, 1946) is a Canadian composer, conductor and orchestrator noted for his film scores. He has composed the scores for over 80 films, most notably the scores for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies.
- Howard Leslie Shore
- 1969–present
Composer Howard Shore brings J.R.R. Tolkien’s literary imagination to vivid life with his Academy®- and Grammy® Award-winning score to The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. The music of The Lord of the…
Howard Shore is one of today’s premier composers whose music is performed in concert halls around the world by the most prestigious orchestras and is heard in cinemas across the globe.
In 1978, Shore started his career as a film score composer, with scoring the B-movie " I Miss You, Hugs and Kisses" (1978). His next film score was composed for the horror film "The Brood" (1979). Shore had a good working relationship with the film's director David Cronenberg.
- January 1, 1
- 1.79 m
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Music Department, Composer, Actor
Dec 17, 2021 · Fans of Shore’s work may be able to enjoy his take on Middle Earth again — the composer is reportedly in talks with Amazon studios to pen the music for its upcoming TV series set in Tolkien’s world.
Oct 27, 2023 · His journey as a composer began when he studied at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Shore’s diverse musical interests led him to work with a variety of artists, from his early days with the band Lighthouse to collaborating with Canadian musician and songwriter Luba.
In 1978, Shore started his career as a film score composer, with scoring the B-movie " I Miss You, Hugs and Kisses" (1978). His next film score was composed for the horror film "The Brood" (1979). Shore had a good working relationship with the film's director David Cronenberg.
