Shore, Howard

Howard Shore was born in Toronto in 1946 and lives and works as a composer. Howard Shore is a Canadian composer. His musical legacy continues to influence performers, composers, scholars, and listeners, while the music continues to be frequently performed and recorded all over the world. He has composed the scores for over 80 films, most notably the scores for Peter Jackson’s film trilogies "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit," both based on the fantasy works of the English author J.R.R. Tolkien. Through recordings and performances, this music continues to be brought to new generations around the world. The distinct, expressive, imaginative, and influential musical legacy lives on.