SHOWCASE
Scoring Adventures: The Role of Dorico in Robin Hoffmann’s “Treasure Trackers” Soundtrack
Robin Hoffmann is an acclaimed composer with over 20 years of experience, specializing in projects with live orchestras. His work includes internationally recognized film scores, such as the Golden Globe 2024 nominee Suzume and Star Wars Visions, as well as...
Composing with Dorico: D.D. Jackson on Crafting his Poetry Project
In this Dorico Showcase, we are thrilled to feature Juno and multi-Emmy-winning pianist, composer, and producer D.D. Jackson. In addition to his impressive musical career, D.D. Jackson currently teaches at NYU, the Honors College and also Jay-Z's Roc Nation school at...
Rodrigo Ruiz’s Venus & Adonis: A Shakespearean Tribute Crafted with Dorico
Composer, conductor, and mythologist Rodrigo Ruiz has just released his latest project, Venus & Adonis, on Friday September 27, 2024. This innovative album features a song cycle inspired entirely by the eponymous poem by William Shakespeare, marking a distinctive...
Mastering Film Music: Adam Mathieson’s Dorico Journey at the Film Scoring Academy of Europe
In this Dorico Showcase we’re excited to feature Adam Mathieson, a composer based in Glasgow, UK. His work spans the concert hall, the stage, and the screen, demonstrating versatility in writing for diverse ensembles—from 110-piece orchestras to soloists and fully...
Orchestral Insights: Orchestrator Rolf Gustavson on Arranging for Anna Puu and Vantaa Pops Orchestra Concert
In this interview, we spoke with Rolf Gustavson, a talented orchestrator, composer and arranger, who orchestrated songs for the Anna Puu and Vantaa Pops Orchestra concert to a sold-out crowd at Helsinki's Music Centre in May. Rolf shared insights into his background,...
Arnau Brichs Wins Prix Élan 2024 with ‘Degrees of Presence’
In our latest interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Arnau Brichs, a young composer based in Barcelona, whose talent has recently received significant recognition in the music world. Arnau has been awarded numerous international prizes, including the Prix...
‘How Proud The Pines’: A Centennial Celebration for F. Austin State University, Composed by Stephen Lias
We are thrilled to feature an exclusive interview with Stephen Lias, a distinguished composer and Professor of Composition at Stephen F. Austin State University. Stephen is also the founder and leader of the annual Composing in the Wilderness program offered by the...
Composing for ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’: John Frizzell’s Journey with ‘Abduction’ Using Dorico
John Frizzell is a renowned American film composer recognized for his collaboration with Mike Judge. His impressive portfolio includes scoring music for iconic projects such as Beavis and Butt-Head Do America, Office Space, and the recent Beavis and Butt-Head Do the...
Scoring ‘The Death of Stalin in Concert’: A Conversation with Tommy Pearson
Tommy Pearson is a pioneer in the production of film screenings with live soundtracks and film music concerts. As the founder of Big Screen Live, renowned for its world-class productions in major venues around the globe, Tommy has continuously pushed the boundaries of...
Nacho Gonzalez: From Conducting the Hollywood Symphonic Orchestra to Teaching Interactive Scoring at Berklee College
Nacho Gonzalez Nappa is an award-winning composer and producer focusing on composing music for film and video games. Among his recent scores is Queering, a film nominated for the prestigious South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival, Kingdom Rush Vengeance, one of the...