Rachel Portman
Latest News on Rachel Portman:
Scott Dunn Orchestra Will Present THOSE FABULOUS FILMS OF THE SEVENTIES At The Wallis (Dec 17, 2025)
Review: THE LITTLE PRINCE Presented by Washington National Opera At Kennedy Center (Dec 17, 2025)
Anna Lapwood and Friends Will Celebrate International Women's Day at the Royal Albert Hall (Dec 15, 2025)
Scott Dunn Orchestra Will Present THOSE FABULOUS FILMS OF THE SEVENTIES At The Wallis (Dec 17, 2025)
Review: THE LITTLE PRINCE Presented by Washington National Opera At Kennedy Center (Dec 17, 2025)
Anna Lapwood and Friends Will Celebrate International Women's Day at the Royal Albert Hall (Dec 15, 2025)
BIO
British composer Rachel Portman became the first female composer to win an Academy Award, which she received for the score of Emma.
She was also the first female composer to win a Primetime Emmy Award, which she received for the film, Bessie.
She has received two further Academy Nominations for The Cider House Rules and Chocolat, which also earned her a Golden Globe Nomination.
Rachel was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2010 and is an honorary fellow of Worcester College, Oxford.
She has written stage and concert works, among them commissions from the BBC Proms and Houston Grand Opera.
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Scott Dunn Orchestra Will Present THOSE FABULOUS FILMS OF THE SEVENTIES At The Wallis
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2025
The Scott Dunn Orchestra will present Those Fabulous Films of the Seventies at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. The concert features music from iconic 1970s films by composers including John Williams, Ennio Morricone, and Jerry Goldsmith. The performance is part of the orchestra’s inaugural season at the Wallis.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2025
The Scott Dunn Orchestra will present Those Fabulous Films of the Seventies at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. The concert features music from iconic 1970s films by composers including John Williams, Ennio Morricone, and Jerry Goldsmith. The performance is part of the orchestra’s inaugural season at the Wallis.
Review: THE LITTLE PRINCE Presented by Washington National Opera At Kennedy Center
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 17, 2025
Traditionally when you think of what an opera is, visions of four hour long extravaganzas with beautiful singing but with stilted or no acting at all come to mind. The question then becomes how does this entertainment genre attract the youngest of audience members to its productions? Let’s face it, The Ring Cycle is a bit much for an eight year old to sit through.
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 17, 2025
Traditionally when you think of what an opera is, visions of four hour long extravaganzas with beautiful singing but with stilted or no acting at all come to mind. The question then becomes how does this entertainment genre attract the youngest of audience members to its productions? Let’s face it, The Ring Cycle is a bit much for an eight year old to sit through.
Anna Lapwood and Friends Will Celebrate International Women's Day at the Royal Albert Hall
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2025
Classical superstar Anna Lapwood will mark International Women's Day with a special recital at the Royal Albert Hall spotlighting female composers – and featuring special guest artists.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2025
Classical superstar Anna Lapwood will mark International Women's Day with a special recital at the Royal Albert Hall spotlighting female composers – and featuring special guest artists.
Interview: Theatre Life with Rachel Portman
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 10, 2025
Today’s subject Academy and Emmy Award winning composer Rachel Portman has a career that includes scoring for over100 films, television and a stage musical of Little House on the Prairie. This week her foray into opera can be seen and heard in the Terrace Theater At Kennedy Center as Washington National Opera (WNO) presents The Little Prince as their annual family opera offering. The show runs for only five performances between December 12th and 14th. WNO first performed it 2014. It premiered at Houston Grand Opera in 2003.
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 10, 2025
Today’s subject Academy and Emmy Award winning composer Rachel Portman has a career that includes scoring for over100 films, television and a stage musical of Little House on the Prairie. This week her foray into opera can be seen and heard in the Terrace Theater At Kennedy Center as Washington National Opera (WNO) presents The Little Prince as their annual family opera offering. The show runs for only five performances between December 12th and 14th. WNO first performed it 2014. It premiered at Houston Grand Opera in 2003.
David Arnold Headlines London Soundtrack Festival's Second Year
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025
The London Soundtrack Festival (LSF), London's first dedicated annual Festival celebrating the music of film, TV and games, has revealed the line-up for its return in 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025
The London Soundtrack Festival (LSF), London's first dedicated annual Festival celebrating the music of film, TV and games, has revealed the line-up for its return in 2026.
Review: BBC PROMS: LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS 2025, Royal Albert Hall
by Kat Mokrynski - Sep 15, 2025
After 86 concerts spanning over the past eight weeks, the 130th season of the Proms has come to a close, ending with the iconic Last Night of the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, which has hosted over 3,000 musicians these past few months. This performance brings together the BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Chorus and BBC Symphony Orchestra under conductor Elim Chan, with some special guests joining in for the 3 ½-hour performance.
by Kat Mokrynski - Sep 15, 2025
After 86 concerts spanning over the past eight weeks, the 130th season of the Proms has come to a close, ending with the iconic Last Night of the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, which has hosted over 3,000 musicians these past few months. This performance brings together the BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Chorus and BBC Symphony Orchestra under conductor Elim Chan, with some special guests joining in for the 3 ½-hour performance.
Single Tickets for The Dallas Opera’s 2025â€"2026 Season On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2025
The Dallas Opera has officially opened single ticket sales for its 2025–2026 Season, offering audiences the chance to secure seats for a robust lineup of operas, family productions, and special events.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2025
The Dallas Opera has officially opened single ticket sales for its 2025–2026 Season, offering audiences the chance to secure seats for a robust lineup of operas, family productions, and special events.
Acclaimed Violinist Esther Abrami Drops New Album 'Women'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 25, 2025
Women, the highly anticipated new album from celebrated violinist and social media sensation Esther Abrami, is out now on Sony Classical. Check it out here!
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 25, 2025
Women, the highly anticipated new album from celebrated violinist and social media sensation Esther Abrami, is out now on Sony Classical. Check it out here!
The BBC Proms Reveals Lineup For 2025 Edition
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2025
The BBC Proms has announced the lineup for its 2025 edition. The BBC Proms will present an eight-week celebration of music featuring over 3,000 artists, the first overnight Prom in almost half a century and more than 80 solo debuts.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2025
The BBC Proms has announced the lineup for its 2025 edition. The BBC Proms will present an eight-week celebration of music featuring over 3,000 artists, the first overnight Prom in almost half a century and more than 80 solo debuts.
The Wallis Will Host 2025-26 Scott Dunn Orchestra Season Concerts
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025
The Scott Dunn Orchestra (SDO) has its inaugural concert at the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts next month.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025
The Scott Dunn Orchestra (SDO) has its inaugural concert at the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts next month.
Composer Atticus Ross to Be Named a BMI Icon at The 2025 BMI Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 10, 2025
Composer, producer, and recording artist Atticus Ross will be honored with the BMI Icon Award at the 41st Annual BMI Film, TV and Visual Media Awards on May 14th in Beverly Hills, CA.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 10, 2025
Composer, producer, and recording artist Atticus Ross will be honored with the BMI Icon Award at the 41st Annual BMI Film, TV and Visual Media Awards on May 14th in Beverly Hills, CA.
Wigmore Hall Unveils 125th Anniversary Season Featuring Nearly 600 Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025
Wigmore Hall has revealed its 125th Anniversary Season (2025/26). With nearly 600 concerts and events from 9 September 2025 to 31 July 2026, it is the largest and most diverse classical music programme in the UK.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025
Wigmore Hall has revealed its 125th Anniversary Season (2025/26). With nearly 600 concerts and events from 9 September 2025 to 31 July 2026, it is the largest and most diverse classical music programme in the UK.
ArtsRock and Rivertown Film Present A History of Movie Music with Leonard Slatkin
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2025
ArtsRock and Rivertown Film will present a very special evening with six-time Grammy Award-winning conductor Leonard Slatkin. Maestro Slatkin and WQXR host, Elliott Forrest will chronicle the history of movie music, from silent films (that were never silent), to today, presenting 30 film clips.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2025
ArtsRock and Rivertown Film will present a very special evening with six-time Grammy Award-winning conductor Leonard Slatkin. Maestro Slatkin and WQXR host, Elliott Forrest will chronicle the history of movie music, from silent films (that were never silent), to today, presenting 30 film clips.
Review: The New York Pops Celebrate 100 YEARS OF EPIC FILM SCORES at Carnegie Hall
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 17, 2025
On Friday March 14, 2025, the New York Pops closed out their 2024-25 season at Carnegie Hall with 100 Years of Epic Film Scores, a celebration of music from the past century of movies, with a focus on pieces with historic significance.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 17, 2025
On Friday March 14, 2025, the New York Pops closed out their 2024-25 season at Carnegie Hall with 100 Years of Epic Film Scores, a celebration of music from the past century of movies, with a focus on pieces with historic significance.
Acclaimed Violinist Esther Abrami to Release New Album 'Women'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025
Celebrated violinist and social media sensation Esther Abrami will release her highly anticipated new album Women on April 25, 2025. The official music video for opening track, March of the Women by Ethel Smyth is out now. Watch it here!
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025
Celebrated violinist and social media sensation Esther Abrami will release her highly anticipated new album Women on April 25, 2025. The official music video for opening track, March of the Women by Ethel Smyth is out now. Watch it here!
CARMEN, THE LITTLE PRINCE and More Set for Dallas Opera 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2025
Dallas Opera has revealed its 2025/2026 Season at the Winspear Opera House. The Dallas Opera’s 68th season features four mainstage productions, all new to Dallas as company or U.S. premieres. Lear more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2025
Dallas Opera has revealed its 2025/2026 Season at the Winspear Opera House. The Dallas Opera’s 68th season features four mainstage productions, all new to Dallas as company or U.S. premieres. Lear more!
The Wallis Presents The Scott Dunn Orchestra's Inaugural Concert THE HOLLYWOOD MODERNISTS - THE SECOND GOLDEN AGE OF FILM SCORING
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025
The Scott Dunn Orchestra has its inaugural concert The Hollywood Modernists - the Second Golden Age of Film Scoring on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.Â
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025
The Scott Dunn Orchestra has its inaugural concert The Hollywood Modernists - the Second Golden Age of Film Scoring on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.Â
Opera North Unveils Summerfest 2025 Productions & Ticket Subscription Discount
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2024
Opera North has revealed the company's selections for Summerfest 2025 that promise to bring three enchanting new productions to Blow-Me-Down Farm. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2024
Opera North has revealed the company's selections for Summerfest 2025 that promise to bring three enchanting new productions to Blow-Me-Down Farm. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: CAROLS AT THE HALL, Royal Albert Hall
by Franco Milazzo - Dec 16, 2024
If you’re feeling more 'Bah humbug!' than 'Jingle bells!' this season, a visit to the Royal Albert Hall during its annual Christmas concert series might be just the thing to spark some holiday cheer.
by Franco Milazzo - Dec 16, 2024
If you’re feeling more 'Bah humbug!' than 'Jingle bells!' this season, a visit to the Royal Albert Hall during its annual Christmas concert series might be just the thing to spark some holiday cheer.
Review: THE LITTLE PRINCE at Opera In The Heights!
by Armando Urdiales - Dec 10, 2024
What did our critic think of THE LITTLE PRINCE at Opera In The Heights!?
by Armando Urdiales - Dec 10, 2024
What did our critic think of THE LITTLE PRINCE at Opera In The Heights!?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Rachel Portman written?
Rachel Portman has written 2 shows including Little House on the Prairie (Composer), Prairie (Composer).
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