British film composer Ilan Eshkeri is best known for his scores to Stardust, Layer Cake and the Ivor Novello nominated The Young Victoria. Born in London into a musical family, he grew up playing violin and later played guitar in bands. He studied music and English literature at Leeds University. Early in his career Ilan wrote the memorable score to Layer Cake which earned him a nomination for ‘Discovery of the Year’ at the World Soundtrack Awards. His epic score to Stardust ensured a further nomination as ‘Breakout Composer of the Year’, and also won him the International Film Music Critics Association award for ‘Best Original Fantasy Score’.

Other notable works include collaborations with Annie Lennox and David Gilmour, producing the BAFTA-nominated score for Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll and the scores to Hannibal Rising and Ninja Assassin. Ilan learned the art of film composition first-hand by working closely with Michael Kamen, Ed Shearmur and Steve McLaughlin. He has a passion for performed music, and enjoys living and working in London where his compositions are played by many of the world’s best musicians.

MOVIESCORE MEDIA ALBUMS BY ILAN ESHKERI: