Elliot Goldenthal
Biography
Elliot Goldenthal is a contemporary classical music composer and film-music composer born on May 2, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York City. He studied under John Corigliano and was influenced by Aaron Copland, developing a distinctive style that blends various musical styles and techniques. Goldenthal won the Academy Award for Best Original Score in 2002 for his score to Frida, directed by Julie Taymor.