Aaron Zigman

WICKED: FOR GOOD And More Nominated for 2025 Hollywood Music In Media Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2025

The Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) has announced the nominees for its 2025 ceremony recognizing composers, songwriters, and music supervisors for original music in film, television, video games, and other visual media.

Review: DISNEY 80S �" 90S CELEBRATION IN CONCERT at Wolf Trap
by Elliot Lanes - Jul 31, 2025

Over the decades, Disney music has brought much joy to generations of fans. The 80s and 90s were a particularly important time for Disney as a company because it was that period when the company came back from a creative slump with powerhouse animated features such as The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast.

HK Phil Reveals Spring Lineup With Long Yu, Daniele Gatti, Christoph Koncz, and Gautier Capuçon
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2025

This April to early May, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) will present three programmes led by HK Phil Principal Guest Conductor Long Yu, HK Phil Artistic Partner Daniele Gatti, and guest conductor Christoph Koncz.

Hollywood Music In Media Awards Announce 2024 Nominations
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2024

The Hollywood Music in Media Awards announced 2024 nominees, highlighting EMILIA PÉREZ with five nominations and songs by Elton John, Brandi Carlile, and Diane Warren. The event is set for November 20.

Beijing Music Festival Announces 2024 Festival: Voices From Afar
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2024

The Beijing Music Festival has announced its 27th edition, 'Voices From Afar,' featuring diverse performances from October 5 to 13. Highlights include premieres of Porgy and Bess, Émigré, and Andy Akiho's latest work.

Feature: Director Mary Birnbaum Readies EMIGRE�"Oratorio by Zigman, Campbell and Walsh�"for US Debut
by Richard Sasanow - Feb 27, 2024

“I think the story is about survival, and about people sheltering one another,” director Mary Birnbaum told me in our conversation about EMIGRÉ, the oratorio that features what she called “composer Aaron Zigman’s sweeping score” and the “complex storytelling” by librettist Mark Campbell and lyricist Brock Walsh. The work makes its US debut on February 29 at the New York Philharmonic in Geffen Hall, under conductor Long Yu.

Conductor Malcolm J. Merriweather to Kick Off 2023-24 Season With Concerts Around NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2023

New York City-based conductor and baritone Malcolm J. Merriweather, who was appointed as the director of the New York Philharmonic Chorus during the 2022-2023 season, kicks off his 2023-2024 season with concerts around NYC.

VIDEO: Tyler Perry Produces New Music Video for A JAZZMAN'S BLUES
by Michael Major - Nov 14, 2022

Ruth B. releases the music video for the stunning song 'Paper Airplanes,' from the Tyler Perry film 'A JAZZMAN BLUE'S.' You probably best know Ruth B. from her massive worldwide #1 hit “Lost Boy.” Her Platinum certified single “Dandelions” was and is still a major viral hit on TikTok and IG Reels.

Ruth B. to Perform A JAZZMAN'S BLUES Original Song at TIFF
by Michael Major - Sep 6, 2022

The performance will take place at Roy Thomson Hall and marks the live debut of 'Paper Airplanes,' which multi-platinum artist Ruth B. and two-time Academy Award nominee / 5-time Grammy winner Terence Blanchard wrote and recorded specifically for A JAZZMAN'S BLUES. The track was produced by Oscar and Grammy winning producer, D'Mile and Ruth B.

The Cleveland Orchestra Announces 2020 Blossom Music Festival
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2020

The Cleveland Orchestra announces its 2020 Blossom Music Festival season, presented by The J.M. Smucker Company. Nineteen concerts will be part of the Blossom Music Festival, taking place from Fourth of July through Labor Day weekends (July 3 a?" September 6). This year marks the 10th anniversary season of the Orchestra's innovative Under 18's Free ticket program for families and children which provides free tickets for young people to all Blossom Music Festival concerts.

The 22nd Beijing Music Festival Presents Unique Music Experiences
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2019

Celebrating its twenty-second year, the 2019 Beijing Music Festival (BMF) presents an art feast for audiences during Beijing's golden autumn. Over the past two decades, world-renowned conductor Long Yu established a rich artistic foundation for the Beijing Music Festival. And beginning in 2018, the new artistic director Shuang Zou, with the support of Maestro Long Yu, the BMF Artistic Committee, and supporting staff, has succeeded in incorporating more inclusive and avant-garde artistic elements to the festival, which are sure to surprise and impress audiences.

114 Original Scores in this Year's Oscar Race
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 12, 2013

One hundred fourteen scores from eligible feature-length motion pictures released in 2013 are in contention for nominations in the Original Score category for the 86th Oscars®, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today.

PEEPLES Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Released Today
by Movies News Desk - May 7, 2013

Lakeshore Records will release the Peeples - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack EP digitally today, May 7, 2013.

PEEPLES Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to Release 5/7
by Caryn Robbins - May 3, 2013

Lakeshore Records will release the Peeples – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack EP digitally on May 7, 2013.