Miklós Rózsa maintained a strict separation between his film scores and concert works, never incorporating music from one into the other, unlike some contemporaries.
Composition History
Miklós Rózsa started writing film music at the suggestion of Swiss composer Arthur Honegger, after struggling to make ends meet with popular songs under the pseudonym Nic Tomay.
Composer Biography
Miklós Rózsa, a Hungarian composer, began his musical journey at age five with violin lessons, inheriting his love for music from his pianist mother.
Recording & Production
This Chandos recording uses 24-bit / 96 kHz technology, offering a dynamic range up to 48 dB greater and 256 times the resolution of standard 16-bit recordings.
Cultural Impact
Miklós Rózsa scored ninety-five films between 1937 and 1981, earning thirteen Oscar nominations and winning three Academy Awards for his work.
Composer Biography
Miklós Rózsa was a Professor of Film Music at the University of Southern California from 1945 to 1965, where his students included future Hollywood composer Jerry Goldsmith.
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