Rachel Portman

She began composing as a child and studied music at Oxford. She learned the trade in British television before moving to film. After the Oscar for Emma she had two more nominations, for The Cider House Rules and Chocolat. She has also written opera and concert music.

Style

Strings and light woodwinds, waltzes and warm melodies that support without underlining.

Awards

Oscar for Emma (1997) and nominations for The Cider House Rules and Chocolat.

Essential films

• Emma (1996)
• The Cider House Rules (1999)
• Chocolat (2000)
• Never Let Me Go (2010)

Listen

• Emma Main Titles · EmmaSpotifyYouTube
• The Cider House Rules Main Titles · The Cider House RulesSpotifyYouTube
• Chocolat Main Titles · ChocolatSpotifyYouTube

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