Alexandre Desplat (born 23 August 1961 in Paris, France) is a French film composer. At the age of five, Desplat began playing piano and also became proficient on trumpet and flute. He studied with [a=Claude Ballif], [a=Iannis Xenakis] in France and [a=Jack Hayes] in the USA. He was also influenced by South American and African artists and teachers, among whom were [a=Carlinhos Brown] and [a=Ray Lema]. Desplat has extensively composed for films, first in France and later in Hollywood, including scores and incidental music for some 100 films. He has also composed individual songs that have been sung in films. His most known works include the scores to "The Painted Veil", "The Queen", "The Beat That My Heart Skipped" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button". In addition, he has written music for the theater, including pieces performed at the Comédie Française. In addition to his composing and performing, Desplat has also given Master Classes at La Sorbonne in Paris and at London's Royal College of Music. Husband of [a859882].

Released: 2022-02-04

Label: ABKCO

Country: UK & US

Tracklist

A1	Obituary	3:29
A2	After You've Gone (From Sadie McKee)	1:09
A3	Simone, Naked, Cell Block J. Hobby Room	2:51
A4	Fiasco	2:57
A5	Moses Rosenthaler	2:27
B1	I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango)	4:30
B2	Mouthwash De Menthe	1:58
B3	Sonata For Mandolin And Guitar A-Dur, K. 331 Andante Grazioso Con Variation VI. Variation 5 - Adagio	3:33
B4	Cadazio Uncles And Nephew Gallery	1:54
B5	Inseguimento Al Taxi (The Chase) (From Scent Of Mystery)	2:38
B6	The Berensen Lectures At The Clampette Collection	1:50
C1	L'Ultima Volta (From I Malamondo)	2:32
C2	Tu M'as Trop Menti	1:48
C3	J'en Déduis Que Je T'aime	3:05
C4	Fugue No. 2 In C Minor (The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2, BWV 871)	1:17
C5	Adagio (From Comptes Á Rebours)	3:14
D1	Police Cooking	1:48
D2	The Private Dining Room Of The Police Commissioner	5:09
D3	Kidnappers Lair	1:59
D4	A Multi-Pronged Battle Plan	1:36
D5	Blackbird Pie	0:52
D6	Commandos, Guerillas, Snipers, Climbers And The Jeroboam	0:50
D7	Animated Car Chase	1:52
D8	Lt. Nescaffier (Seeking Something Missing...)	1:53
D9	Aline	3:30