PORTRAITS COMPOSED
Close-up of the handwritten Theme for Lorenzo manuscript

PRIVATE MUSIC COMMISSIONS

PORTRAITS
COMPOSED

An original composition, created around a person,
a relationship or a meaningful moment.

LISTEN

MUSIC

Three expressions

Piano

An original piece for solo piano.

Chamber

Music for a small ensemble, such as a string quartet or piano with strings.

Orchestra

From a large string section to a full orchestra of 80 or more musicians.

THE COMPOSER

Portraits Composed is created by an established composer with an international career across film and television, including work for major international streaming platforms and broadcasters.

Each commission is individually composed and produced, with musicians and collaborators selected according to the scale and character of the music.

Framed original handwritten manuscript page

The manuscript

Each commission is accompanied by its framed original handwritten first manuscript page.

A physical trace of how the music was first created, complete with its markings, revisions and imperfections.

PROCESS

From conversation
to recording

Working manuscript notebooks open on the composer's desk
  1. 01

    CONVERSATION

    We begin with the person, story or moment behind the commission. No musical knowledge is required.

  2. 02

    COMPOSITION

    The work is composed privately from the material shared during the conversation.

  3. 03

    DEMO

    One pre-production demo is presented. One consolidated revision is included.

  4. 04

    RECORDING

    Once approved, the composition proceeds to final production and professional recording.

  5. 05

    DELIVERY

    The finished master is delivered privately, together with the framed original handwritten first manuscript page.

The strings and wood of a grand piano

ENQUIRE

Begin a private commission

Share who the work is for and a little about the story behind it.

All enquiries are treated privately and in confidence.

COMMISSION GUIDE

Each commission is quoted individually according to its format, scale and production requirements.

View commission details

Each original composition is usually around 2–3 minutes and includes a professional final recording, a private listening page and a downloadable 24-bit / 48 kHz studio master.

The initial demo is normally ready around one week after the initial conversation. One consolidated revision is included.

Following approval, allow 1–2 weeks for Piano, 2–3 weeks for Chamber, or 3–4 weeks for Orchestra.

The framed original first manuscript page is shipped by DHL or an agreed courier. Timing is subject to availability and destination.

Commissions are accepted subject to availability.