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Born on March 23, 1944, Michael Nyman is from Stratford, United Kingdom. Public records list Michael Nyman as a musicologist, pianist and film score composer. The age as of 2026 is 82. Schooling on record includes King's College London. Recorded honors include Commander of the Order of the British Empire, AACTA Award for Best Original Music Score (1993), Lucie Award (2010) and 2 more.
My Take
Michael Nyman is, to me, one of the few composers whose name conjures an immediate emotional texture. His score for The Piano remains a masterclass in how minimalism can feel anything but cold, those insistent, surging piano figures carry real ache. What I admire most is the tension in him: a musicologist trained at the Royal Academy of Music and King's College London who writes some of the most sensual film music ever recorded, sharpened during his long Greenaway collaboration. The CBE and honorary doctorates feel almost beside the point. He elevated what film music could be, and I keep returning to his work for that rare blend of intellect and feeling.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Nyman
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・ナイマン
- Reading
- まいける・ないまん
- Born
- March 23, 1944 (age 82)
- Origin
- Stratford, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- composer / musicologist / pianist / film score composer / recording artist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Monkey
2. Background
- University
- King's College London
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- 1993 AACTA Award for Best Original Music Score
- 2010 Lucie Award
- honorary degree of the University of Leeds
- doctor honoris causa of the University of Warwick
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Wonderland |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.michaelnyman.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/michaelnymanmusic/
- Xhttps://x.com/MN_Records
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael%20Nyman
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%83%8A%E3%82%A4%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313639
5. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Nyman born?
Michael Nyman was born on March 23, 1944 and is 82 years old.
Where is Michael Nyman from?
Michael Nyman is from Stratford, United Kingdom.
What does Michael Nyman do?
Michael Nyman works as composer, musicologist, pianist, film score composer, recording artist.
Where did Michael Nyman study?
Michael Nyman attended King's College London.
What is Michael Nyman known for?
Michael Nyman's notable works include Wonderland.
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