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James Newton Howard is a renowned composer and performer whose work has shaped film music for decades. Born June 9, 1951, in Los Angeles, he began with major acts before building a prolific career as a film composer. His versatility spans orchestral scores, pop-infused soundtracks, and immersive cinematic themes. This page covers his life, key works, and upcoming live appearances where you can hear his music performed live.

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Upcoming performances bring James Newton Howard’s iconic scores to life with orchestral grandeur. The 2025 Cinema:Sound – James Newton Howard in Concert with Wiener Symphoniker will take place at Musikverein Wien on May 20, 2025, offering fans a chance to experience his music in a concert setting. We’ve got you covered with easy, no-fuss ticket options, reliable service, and detailed venue information to help you secure your seats. For updates, visit his official site and social pages linked below.

The essentials

Quick Facts About James Newton Howard

  • Born June 9, 1951 in Los Angeles; former member of Elton John Band, Toto, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and a prolific film composer since 1973.
  • Won the 2009 Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack Album for The Dark Knight (shared with Hans Zimmer).
  • Emmy Award winner (Gideon’s Crossing, 2001) and multiple Oscar nominations across four decades.
  • Notable film scores include Pretty Woman, The Prince of Tides, Space Jam, The Hunger Games, Batman Begins/The Dark Knight, Fantastic Beasts, Raya and the Last Dragon.
  • 2025 live appearance: Cinema:Sound – James Newton Howard in Concert with Wiener Symphoniker at Musikverein Wien, May 20, 2025.
  • Social presence: official site jamesnewtonhoward.com; active on X (Twitter) @jnnwod.

The records

James Newton Howard Discography

  • Night After Night (Music from the Movies of M. Night Shyamalan)
    2023 · Sony Classical
  • All the Light We Cannot See (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series)
    2023 · Sony Classical
  • The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (Original Motion Picture Score)
    2023 · Sony Masterworks
  • Raya and the Last Dragon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
    2021 · Walt Disney Records
  • Red Sparrow (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
    2018 · Sony Classical
  • Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
    2016 · WaterTower Music
  • Maleficent (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
    2014 · Walt Disney Records
  • Nightcrawler (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
    2014 · Lakeshore Records
  • The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
    2015 · Republic
  • The Hunger Games (Original Motion Picture Score)
    2012 · Universal Republic
  • The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (Original Motion Picture Score)
    2013 · Republic
  • King Kong (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
    2005 · Decca
  • Batman Begins (Music from the Motion Picture)
    2005 · Warner Sunset
  • The Dark Knight (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
    2008 · Warner Sunset / Warner Bros.
  • Treasure Planet (Music from the Motion Picture)
    2002 · Walt Disney Records
  • Atlantis: The Lost Empire (Original Soundtrack)
    2001 · Walt Disney Records
  • Dinosaur (Original Soundtrack)
    2000 · Walt Disney Records

The hits

Top James Newton Howard Songs

  • The Hanging Tree (The Hunger Games song)
    2014 · US Hot 100 peak 12; UK Official Charts peak 14
  • The Hanging Tree (Rebel Remix) [From The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Pt. 1]
    2015 · Did not chart

Upcoming performances bring James Newton Howard’s iconic scores to life with orchestral grandeur. The 2025 Cinema:Sound – James Newton Howard in Concert with Wiener Symphoniker will take place at Musikverein Wien on May 20, 2025, offering fans a chance to experience his music in a concert setting. We’ve got you covered with easy, no-fuss ticket options, reliable service, and detailed venue information to help you secure your seats. For updates, visit his official site and social pages linked below.

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