Laura Rossi
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Laura Rossi is a British composer
of film and concert works. Originally from Devon
, she graduated with a Masters Degree from The London College of Music
, having previously studied at the University of Liverpool
.
Her credits include scores for films such as Paul Andrew Williams
' London to Brighton
and The Cottage
, as well as being commissioned by the Imperial War Museum
to write an orchestral score for the 1916 film The Battle of the Somme
.
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
of film and concert works. Originally from Devon
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
, she graduated with a Masters Degree from The London College of Music
London College of Music
The London College of Music is a music school which is part of the University of West London in England.The LCM was founded in 1887 and existed as an independent music conservatoire based at Great Marlborough Street in central London until 1991...
, having previously studied at the University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool
The University of Liverpool is a teaching and research university in the city of Liverpool, England. It is a member of the Russell Group of large research-intensive universities and the N8 Group for research collaboration. Founded in 1881 , it is also one of the six original "red brick" civic...
.
Her credits include scores for films such as Paul Andrew Williams
Paul Andrew Williams
Paul Andrew Williams is a British film writer and director, born in Portsmouth, England in 1973. He won the New Director's Award for his film London to Brighton in the 2006 Edinburgh International Film Festival.-Career:...
' London to Brighton
London to Brighton
London to Brighton is a 2006 award-winning British film. The film was written and directed by Paul Andrew Williams.-Plot:The film opens with a woman and child, Kelly and Joanne, bursting into a London toilet. Joanne is crying and Kelly has a black eye...
and The Cottage
The Cottage
The Cottage is a 2008 British darkly comic horror film, written and directed by Paul Andrew Williams.-Plot:Two brothers, David and Peter , kidnap Tracey , the stepdaughter of Arnie , an underworld crime boss...
, as well as being commissioned by the Imperial War Museum
Imperial War Museum
Imperial War Museum is a British national museum organisation with branches at five locations in England, three of which are in London. The museum was founded during the First World War in 1917 and intended as a record of the war effort and sacrifice of Britain and her Empire...
to write an orchestral score for the 1916 film The Battle of the Somme
The Battle of the Somme (film)
The Battle of the Somme is a 1916 British documentary and propaganda film. Shot by two official cinematographers, Geoffrey Malins and John McDowell, the film depicts the British Army's preparations for, and the early stages of, the battle of the Somme...
.
Filmography
- Me or the DogMe or the DogMe or the Dog is a 2011 short film directed by Abner Pastoll, produced by Junyoung Jang and starring Edward Hogg, about a man who believes that his dog Dudley is talking to him...
(2011) - The Firm (2009 film)The Firm (2009 film)The Firm is a British 2009 drama film based around Football hooliganism written and directed by Nick Love. The film is a remake of the original 1988 version.-Adaptation:...
(2009) - Broken Lines (2008)
- The Battle of the SommeThe Battle of the Somme (film)The Battle of the Somme is a 1916 British documentary and propaganda film. Shot by two official cinematographers, Geoffrey Malins and John McDowell, the film depicts the British Army's preparations for, and the early stages of, the battle of the Somme...
(2008) - The Cottage (film) (2008)
- London to BrightonLondon to BrightonLondon to Brighton is a 2006 award-winning British film. The film was written and directed by Paul Andrew Williams.-Plot:The film opens with a woman and child, Kelly and Joanne, bursting into a London toilet. Joanne is crying and Kelly has a black eye...
(2006) - Ninety Days (2005)
- Shooting Shona (2004)
- It's Okay to Drink Whiskey (2004)