Ilan Eshkeri

Ilan Eshkeri (born 7 April 1977) is a British composer known for his concert music, films scores and artist collaborations.

Early life
Eshkeri was born in London. During his childhood, he learned to play the violin and guitar. Eshkeri attended Leeds University, where he studied music and English literature. During this time he also apprenticed with film composers Edward Shearmur, Michael Kamen and music producer Steve McLaughlin.

Career
His extensive catalogue of film and TV scores include Still Alice, Stardust, The Young Victoria, Layer Cake (film), Shaun The Sheep and David Attenborough's Natural History Museum Alive. Eshkeri has collaborated with artists David Gilmour, Annie Lennox, Take That, KT Tunstall, Tim Wheeler, Amon Tobin and Nick Hodgson (Kaiser Chiefs) among others. He recently worked with the European Space Agency on music for astronaut Tim Peake's Principia mission. In addition, he has conducted his own works at The Louvre in Paris, the Rudolfinum in Prague and conducted a specially commissioned work called Reliquary for the Burberry 2016 Autumn fashion show in London.

In 2012, Eshkeri was commissioned to write a composition for a photo exhibition at The Louvre in Paris, where he conducted a 90-piece orchestra in the Tuileries Garden. The twelve-part tone poem titled "Through My Window" was recorded in Abbey Road Studios by the London Metropolitan Orchestra, the 46 minutes composition played alongside the exhibition.

In 2014, Eshkeri composed music for the video game The Sims 4 as well as several of its expansion packs.

2017 saw Eshkeri compose a ballet with famed photographer and director David LaChapelle and ballet dancer Sergei Polunin titled Narcissus and Echo. The performance debuted March 14th, 2017 at the Sadler's Wells Theatre in London.

His more recent show, ‘Space Station Earth’ depicts the emotional journey of astronauts traveling to the International Space Station. Crafted with support from the European Space Agency and NASA. This six-year project involved Eshkeri creating a Synth-Pop album and directing a film in triptych, which sets the backdrop for the live performance. The Show was performed at The Royal Albert Hall in 2022.

Awards
In 2005, Ilan was nominated for Discovery of the Year with Layer Cake from The World Soundtrack Academy Awards.

Eshkeri was named Best New Composer of 2007 by the International Film Music Critics Association for his score to Stardust.

2007 International Film Music Critics Association nomination for Best Original Fantasy Score: Stardust

2008 Malibu Film Festival Winner for Best Soundtrack: Strength & Honour

2010 BAFTA nomination for Best Music: Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (music producer)

2010 Ivor Novello Awards nomination for Best Original Film Score: The Young Victoria

2020 SCL Awards nomination for Outstanding Original Score for Interactive Media: Ghost of Tsushima

2021 BAFTA Games Awards nomination for Best Music: Ghost of Tsushima

2021 D.I.C.E. Awards winner for Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition: Ghost of Tsushima