George Fenton
George Fenton, the British composer celebrated for his rich and versatile contributions to film and television music, has created memorable scores for productions ranging from Richard Attenborough’s Gandhi and Cry Freedom to Stephen Frears’ Dangerous Liaisons and Nicholas Hytner’s The Madness of King George. His collaborations with director Richard Curtis on Four Weddings and a Funeral, Love Actually, and Groundhog Day gave him a place in the pantheon of modern cinema scoring, while his long-standing partnership with the BBC Natural History Unit produced iconic soundtracks for The Blue Planet and Planet Earth, narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Fenton’s work on television dramas such as The Jewel in the Crown, The Monarchy, and Cranford demonstrates his ability to weave music into the historical and emotional fabric of storytelling, while his concert suites with ensembles like the BBC Concert Orchestra and performances at venues such as the Royal Albert Hall underline his stature in the world of orchestral music.