Alexander Balanescu

b. 1954·Active·Active 1982–2019

Internationally recognized as a virtuoso violinist and composer, Romanian-born Alexander Balanescu made his debut at the age of nine. He finished his studies at Julliard school, New York, his main teachers having been Dolly Korizer and

Career stats
29Films
363Posters
37Years active
2004Peak year
Eras & genres
Eras
Genres

Selected work

30 posters
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow · 2004
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover · 1990
Pina
Pina · 2011
Shopgirl
Shopgirl · 2005
The End of the Affair
The End of the Affair · 2000
Orlando
Orlando · 1993
A Zed & Two Noughts
A Zed & Two Noughts · 1990
Angels and Insects
Angels and Insects · 1996
The Draughtsman's Contract
The Draughtsman's Contract · 1982
Drowning by Numbers
Drowning by Numbers · 1991
Prospero's Books
Prospero's Books · 1991
The Claim
The Claim · 2001

Frequent collaborators

30 repeat partners
Michael Nyman
Michael Nyman
Series Music by · 9 films together
Andrew Findon
Actor · 7 films together
Tony Hinnigan
Actor · 7 films together
Chris Lawrence
Actor · 6 films together
John Harle
Actor · 6 films together
Kate Musker
Actor · 6 films together
Ben van Os
Actor · 5 films together
Peter Greenaway
Peter Greenaway
Directed by · 5 films together