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 Piano
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
The Hairdresser's Husband
Ravenous
The Libertine
The End of the Affair
Man on Wire
The Trip

Top Movie Credits

9 Songs Thanks
Gattaca Conductor
The Piano Original Music Composer
The Hairdresser's Husband Original Music Composer
Ravenous Original Music Composer
The Libertine Original Music Composer
The End of the Affair Original Music Composer
The Trip Original Music Composer