Jan 23, 2025

Hollywood Composers in Prague to Support Victims of Los Angeles Wildfires

The upcoming fourth edition of the Composers Summit Prague, which brings the greatest names in contemporary film and gaming music to the Czech capital, will feature star composer Christophe Beck.

The Canadian artist, celebrated for shaping the distinctive sounds of blockbusters like Frozen and Marvelโ€™s Ant-Man trilogy, will join an already extraordinary lineup of global icons.

The most prestigious event of its kind in Europe will take place in Prague from April 17 to 22. In light of the tragic wildfires in Los Angeles that have directly impacted participants, the newly announced closing concert on the summitโ€™s final day will be a charity event.

Tickets are available at composers-summit.com or via Ticketportal.

Already announced highlights of this yearโ€™s Composers Summit Prague include South Korean composer Jung Jaeil, known for Squid Game and Oscar-winning Parasite, and acclaimed composer duos such as Mychael and Jeff Danna and Harry and Rupert Gregson-Williams.

Thanks to Harry Gregson-Williams, the closing concert will feature the live premiere of music from last yearโ€™s sequel to the iconic film Gladiator, which is a strong contender for an Academy Award nomination.

The event organizers have now revealed the summitโ€™s headlining name: Christophe Beck.

Christophe Beck

 

A Montreal native, Beck is among the most successful composers in film and television music over the past three decades. His international acclaim stems particularly from his work on Disney projects and their subsidiaries.

Beck composed the music for the animated musical Frozen (2013), whose soundtrack sold over 10 million copies worldwide, achieving triple platinum status in the United States. With 13 weeks atop the U.S. album charts, it ranked just behind the legendary Titanic soundtrack. Beck also contributed to Let It Go, written by songwriting duo Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez.

The song, performed by both Idina Menzel and Demi Lovato, became a global sensation, earning an Oscar, a Grammy, and a Golden Globe nomination. In the Czech Republic, it was famously sung by Monika Absolonovรก under the title Najednou.

Beckโ€™s distinguished career includes work on Frozen II, Marvelโ€™s Ant-Man trilogy, The Muppets musical, and numerous Shawn Levy-directed comedies (Big Fat Liar, Cheaper by the Dozen, The Pink Panther, and Free Guy). His contributions also extend to TV miniseries like WandaVision and Hawkeye, as well as the fantasy series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, for which he won a 1998 Emmy Award for one episode.

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This year, organizers are preparing three special concerts accompanied by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra.

The Opening Night, bringing together nearly all participating composers on one stage, will take place in the grandeur of the Municipal House on April 17. Music from iconic films like Aquaman, Shrek, Parasite, Hannibal, Captain Marvel, 500 Days of Summer, and Ronin will be featured, as well as game soundtracks like Warhammer 40000 by Jesper Kyd.

On April 19, the highly anticipated Squid Game performance will showcase South Korean composer Jung Jaeilโ€™s European debut. During this world premiere, music from the second season of the acclaimed Netflix series will be performed. The event will take place at the renovated New Spiral venue, renowned for its unique revolving stage and circular seating, amplifying the immersive experience of the performance. A visual show accompanying the music will transport audiences directly into Netflixโ€™s most-watched series.

The newly announced Closing Concert on April 22, held at the Grand Hall of the Trade Fair Palace, promises to be the summitโ€™s grand finale.

In response to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles that have affected many in the industry, the closing concert will serve as a fundraiser. Christophe Beck and Jeff Danna lost their homes in the fires, while Harry Gregson-Williams had to evacuate.

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