Fernando Velázquez

A cellist trained at the conservatories of Getxo, Bilbao and Vitoria, he later studied composition in Madrid. The Orphanage made his name in 2007. He works both in Spain (Spanish Affair) and in Hollywood (Mama, Crimson Peak), and also writes concert music.

Style

Late Romanticism, strings up front and melodies that take their time. At home in horror and family drama.

Awards

Goya for A Monster Calls (2017), five nominations in all.

Essential films

• The Orphanage (2007)
• The Impossible (2012)
• Mama (2013)
• Spanish Affair (2014)
• Crimson Peak (2015)
• A Monster Calls (2016)

Listen

• A Monster Calls · A Monster CallsSpotifyYouTube
• The Orphanage · The OrphanageSpotifyYouTube
• The Impossible · The ImpossibleSpotifyYouTube

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