David Hirschfelder

Biography

A former musician and music producer, David Hirschfelder garnered international attention and an Oscar nomination for his score and arrangements for "Shine" (1996), Scott Hicks' biopic of Australian pianist David Helfgott. He first gained attention in his native land as a member of the jazz...
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Awards

  • In 1999, received BAFTA Anthony Asquith Award for Achievement in Film Music
  • In 1999, received New Zealand Film Award for Best Original Music
  • In 1998, received Film Critics Circle of Australia Award for Best Score

Highlights

  • In 1998, Scored "Elizabeth", a lavish period drama about the life of the young Tudor queen; received Oscar nomination
  • In 1996, Gained international attention with the score for Scott Hicks' "Shine", based on the life of Australian pianist David Helfgott; earned first Oscar nomination
  • In 1992, Re-orchestrated, produced and performed on the Australian recording of the cast album for a revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's "Jesus Christ Superstar"

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