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By Botty Snyder

Updated 29 March 2023

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Composer, pianist

Jocelyn Pook is ...

Alive

Born	14 February 1960 in Birmingham
Age	63 years, 4 months

Sex or gender	female
Country of citizenship	United Kingdom
Occupation	composer, pianist, musician and violist
Instrument	viola
Awards	Laurence Olivier Award
Twitter username	JocelynPook

About Jocelyn Pook

Jocelyn Pook is a British composer and pianist whose music has been featured in films, television shows, and stage productions. Born on February 14, 1960, in Birmingham, England, Pook began playing the piano at a young age and went on to study music at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.

Pook's music is known for its haunting beauty and emotional depth, drawing on a wide range of influences from classical to world music. She has composed scores for numerous films, including Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut, Michael Winterbottom's The Trip, and Martin Scorsese's Gangs of New York.

In addition to her film work, Pook has also composed music for dance productions, theater productions, and television shows. She has collaborated with a diverse range of artists, including choreographer Akram Khan, singer Björk, and filmmaker Peter Greenaway.

Pook's most recent album, Anxiety Fanfare and Variations for Voices, was released in 2019 and features a collection of choral works inspired by the theme of anxiety. The album has been praised for its innovative use of vocal textures and its exploration of complex emotional states.

Throughout her career, Pook has been recognized for her contributions to the world of music. She has received numerous awards and nominations, including a BAFTA for her work on Eyes Wide Shut and a Tony nomination for her score for the Broadway production of King Charles III.

With her unique blend of classical and world music influences, Jocelyn Pook has established herself as one of the most innovative and exciting composers working today.

References:

- "Jocelyn Pook." IMDb, IMDb.com, www.imdb.com/name/nm0691266/.

- "Jocelyn Pook." AllMusic, AllMusic, www.allmusic.com/artist/jocelyn-pook-mn0000808195/biography.

- "Jocelyn Pook: Anxiety Fanfare and Variations for Voices Review – A Choral Triumph." The Guardian, Guardian News and Media, 28 Mar. 2019, www.theguardian.com/music/2019/mar/28/jocelyn-pook-anxiety-fanfare-and-variations-for-voices-review.