About the composer Born in Zurich, Switzerland, composer Flavio Motalla studied piano and composition with Boris Mersson and Gunhard Mattes. He later graduated from the University of Southern California’s advanced studies program in 'Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television', where he studied among others under tutorship of Elmer Bern- stein, Leonard Rosenman and Christopher Young. Over the past few years he has established himself as one of the most refreshing and promising composers of his generation in orchestral, chamber and film work. His highly emotional and compelling compositions as well as his inventive orchestrations have brought him wide acclaim. Living in the world capital of the movie industry resul- ted in him becoming involved in numerous film projects ranging from small arthouse films (e.g. Naomi) to big Hollywood productions (e.g. Spider-Man 3). He also continues to write concert music. Up to now, his classical compositions include pieces for chamber orchestra, two string concertos, an as of yet unfinished symphony, as well as four concertos for soprano and orchestra. His works have been performed internationally, among others by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Radio Symphony Orchestra of Bucharest, the San Francisco Symphony and the Hollywood Symphony Orchestra.