Stephen Sondheim

1917 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack With Music By Six-Time Grammy® Award-Winning Composer Thomas Newman Available Everywhere Now

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Born in Los Angeles, his father was notable film composer Alfred Newman (1900-1970).

Key Points: 
  • Born in Los Angeles, his father was notable film composer Alfred Newman (1900-1970).
  • He studied composition and orchestration at USC, and completed his academic work at Yale University.
  • He early mentors included the noted film composer David Raksin, and legendary Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim.
  • He received an Emmy Award for his theme for the HBO original series Six Feet Under.