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Ryuichi Sakamoto is a Japanese musician, composer, producer and actor. His cinematic accolades include an Academy Award, a Grammy, a BAFTA, and two Golden Globe awards. “Working on a film is like a journey to an unknown place,” Sakamoto once said. He attended university as Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, where he earned a B.A. in music composition and an M.A. with special emphasis on both electronic and ethnic music. Sakamoto recorded his first solo album in 1978, which included the songs 'Thousand Knives' and 'The End of Asia'. Around the same time, Sakamoto became a member of the internationally successful Japanese synth-rock/synth J-Pop trio 'Yellow Magic Orchestra', along with co-founders Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi. The character of his method of composition is highly mathematical, influenced by Olivier Messiaen and Iannis Xenakis, using graph theory and mathematical logic. “What I want to make now is music freed from the constraints of time.” - Sakamoto Get updates & news from Ryuichi Sakamoto Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Philip Glass is a three-time Academy Award-nominated American composer and is considered one of the most influential composers of the late-20th century. Glass's music is frequently described as minimalist, though he has distanced himself from that description, calling himself a composer of "music with repetitive structures." His compositions have been used in numerous films from Reggio's 'Qatsi Trilogy' (1982-2002), Peter Weir's 'The Truman Show' (1998), 'The Illusionist' (2006) and 'Notes on a Scandal' (2006). Read more about Philip Glass Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Sacha Puttnam is a British film composer, classically trained musician and was a member of British indie band 'Bush'. He released a highly original album of classical music for a new generation of listeners and a musical collaboration with DJ Chris Coco. Sasha is also the son of the famous film producer Sir David Puttnam who's film 'Chariots of Fire' was scored by Vangelis and won an Oscar for best soundtrack. Read more about Sacha Puttnam Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Michael Nyman CBE is an English composer of minimalist music, pianist, librettist & musicologist, perhaps best known for his many film scores. He had a lengthy collaboration with the filmmaker Peter Greenaway but also scored films such as 'Gattaca', 'Ravenous' (with Damon Albarn from 'Blur') and 'The End of the Affair'. He is however perhaps best known for the score to Jane Campion's film 'The Piano' (1993) for which he received an Oscar nomination. Read more about Michael Nyman Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Chien Tan is a classical violinist from Nova Scotia, Canada. She performed the treble violin on National Public Radio in the USA in 2005. After earning a Bachelor degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music Chien Tan joined the Oregon Symphony and performs in the orchestra, as part of a quartet and solo. She performed the treble violin on National Public Radio in the USA in 2005. 'Chien Tan twice competed in the CIBC National Music Festival in Canada, held in Medicine Hat and Toronto.' - Official biography Get updates & news from Chien Tan Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Sir Karl Jenkins CBE is a Welsh musician & composer best known for his 'Adiemus' albums (I to V), 'Requiem' & his compositions for Levis & British Airways. Karl Jenkins originally known as a jazz-rock musician (playing saxophone, keyboards & oboe) Jenkins co-founded 'Nucleus', which won the first prize at the 1970 Montreux Jazz Festival. As a composer, Jenkins is perhaps best known for his 'Adiemus' albums (I to V), 'Requiem' & his compositions for Levis & British Airways. "The music of Karl Jenkins is a gift to humanity.” - Terry Waite Get updates & news from Karl Jenkins Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Ludovico Einaudi is an Italian contemporary classical music composer and pianist. He has made a significant impact in the film world with his music used as the score for the Golden Globe and Academy Award winning films 'Nomadland' and 'The Father.' Einaudi's music is ambient, meditative and often introspective, drawing on minimalism, world music and contemporary pop. He has made a significant impact in the film world with his music used as the score for the Golden Globe and Academy Award winning films 'Nomadland' and 'The Father.' "His music is ambient, meditative, and often introspective, drawing on minimalism and contemporary pop.” - Chester Novello Get updates & news from Ludovico Einaudi Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Simon Mulligan is an English pianist & composer described by The Times of London as 'the most abundantly gifted of pianists.' Simon has perfromed for President Barack Obama and Her Majesty The Queen, and has collaborated with Dame Shirley Bassey, Liza Minnelli nad Van Morrison. He celebrated his debut with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at 19. In the same year, he recorded his first album under the direction of Yehudi Menuhin, which led to a seven-year collaboration and friendship, culminating in what was to be Lord Menuhin's final concert in Dusseldorf, Germany in March 1999. He also played on the soundtrack to the acclaimed TV series 'Band of Brothers'. Simon has perfromed for President Barack Obama and Her Majesty The Queen, and has collaborated with Dame Shirley Bassey, Liza Minnelli nad Van Morrison. "Simon is one of the youngest recipients to be awarded the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Music for his musical achievements.” - Official biography Get updates & news from Simon Mulligan Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Vangelis (Evangelos Papathanassiou) (1943 - 2022) was a Greek composer of electronic, new age and classical music and a musical performer. He was best known for his Academy Award winning score for the film 'Chariots of Fire'. Having had a career in music spanning 50 years and having complosed and performed more than 50 albums, he is best known for his Academy Award winning score for the film 'Chariots of Fire', and for the scores for the films 'Blade Runner' and '1492: Conquest of Paradise'. "Vangelis is considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of electronic music, and modern film music.” - The Daily Telegraph. For more information about Vangelis Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Alison Balsom is an English trumpet soloist who studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & the Paris Conservatoire. Alison is a recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including Gramophone Artist of the Year, the Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Award, three Echo Klassik Awards and three Classic BRIT awards (two of which as Female Artist of the Year). "Above it all soars that music, played with exquisite eloquence" - Financial Times Get updates & news from Alison Balsom Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

The Choirboys were an English boyband, made up of cathedral choristers Charles John Porter-Thaw, Patrick Aspbury (1993 - 2017) & Ben Inman. Their debut album sold 100,000 copies in its first week of release, making it the fastest-selling UK classical debut album ever. It has since gone two times platinium (selling more than 750,000 copies) & they have performed at Southwell Minster, Ely Cathedral & the Royal Albert Hall. Get more information about The Choirboys Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

James Horner (1953 - 2015) was an American composer of orchestral & film music, won two Academy Awards for his score & song compositions for the film 'Titanic'. He is noted for the integration of choral & electronic elements in many of his film scores & for frequent use of Celtic musical elements. Horner won two Academy Awards for his score & song compositions for the film 'Titanic' which is the best selling orchestral film soundtrack of all time. "My job — and it’s something I discuss with Jim all the time — is to make sure at every turn of the film it’s something the audience can feel with their heart" - Horner Get updates & news from James Horner Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians