Richard Altenbach

Richard brings 21+ years of orchestral and Hollywood Studio experience to his compositions. As an A-List Violinist, including Principal for John Williams (Indiana Jones IV), Danny Elfman and John Ottman, Richard’s resume includes work with such composers as John Barry, Hans Zimmer, James Horner, Howard Shore, James Newton Howard, and the late great Jerry Goldsmith. A short list of film and game credits include Indiana Jones IV, Jurassic Park I, II & III, Spiderman I, II & III, Matrix I, II & III, Fable, Pirates of the Caribbean I, II & III, Superman Returns, The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe, Titanic, Curious Case of Benjamin Button, the Fantastic Four I & II, Prince of Persia, Marley & Me, Bolt, and Wolverine.

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			Richard was recently chosen 1 of 12 composers worldwide, and 1 of only 3 Americans, to participate in the prestigious ASCAP Film Composers’ Workshop which recognizes participants as the up-and-comers to watch. This workshop brings together top industry professionals and challenges participants to compose, arrange, and conduct an assigned film cue. Film cues were recorded with the Hollywood Studio Orchestra at 20th C. Fox.
			Award-winning LA film, Biting Personalities, Richard Altenbach composer, wins First Prize in the So-Cal Cinema Slam ’07 in Hollywood and screens at SUNDANCE 2008! Write-up by ASCAP
			Richard arranges for strings, leads, and records three new songs for Pop Star Natasha Bedingfield - How Do You Do, Pirate Bones, and Smell the Roses.
			Richard has just released his new CD! Mysts at Foggie Brae – medieval soundscapes