I’m a composer specialising in music for film, TV, concert and music theatre, with a strong focus on orchestral writing, dramatic storytelling and distinctive musical character. I write for everything from chamber ensembles to full symphonic orchestra, and I also work extensively as an arranger and orchestrator. My background in progressive rock, Brazilian Choro, conducting and different musical traditions gives me a broad musical vocabulary, but the core of my work is clear: original, characterful music for stories, performers and the stage. Credits include work with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam Sinfonietta, Nederlands Blazers Ensemble, Dutch National Ballet Orchestra and the Argentine National Symphony Orchestra.…

Lionel Ziblat

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I’m a composer specialising in music for film, TV, concert and music theatre, with a strong focus on orchestral writing, dramatic storytelling and distinctive musical character. I write for everything from chamber ensembles to full symphonic orchestra, and I also work extensively as an arranger and orchestrator. My background in progressive rock, Brazilian Choro, conducting and different musical traditions gives me a broad musical vocabulary, but the core of my work is clear: original, characterful music for stories, performers and the stage. Credits include work with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam Sinfonietta, Nederlands Blazers Ensemble, Dutch National Ballet Orchestra and the Argentine National Symphony Orchestra.…

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I’m a composer specialising in music for film, TV, concert and music theatre, with a strong focus on orchestral writing, dramatic storytelling and distinctive musical character.

I write for everything from chamber ensembles to full symphonic orchestra, and I also work extensively as an arranger and orchestrator.
My background in progressive rock, Brazilian Choro, conducting and different musical traditions gives me a broad musical vocabulary, but the core of my work is clear: original, characterful music for stories, performers and the stage.

Credits include work with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam Sinfonietta, Nederlands Blazers Ensemble, Dutch National Ballet Orchestra and the Argentine National Symphony Orchestra.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent

Work Experience

Film/TV music composer & music department contributor (selected projects) at Film and television productions (international)
January 1, 2007 - Present
Created incidental music and/or composed original music for short films, documentaries, animation and TV programs; also handled licensed cues and orchestration work for productions.
Composer at Multi-Polar Music
January 1, 2006 - Present
I work as a composer, arranger and orchestrator for film, television, concert music and other productions. I write original music and arrange existing music for anything from small ensembles to full orchestra. I particularly enjoy projects that need a strong musical identity, detailed orchestration, or a combination of different musical styles. My work includes writing and arranging for the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Nederlands Blazers Ensemble, Ricciotti Ensemble and the National Symphony Orchestra of Argentina, as well as original music for films and documentaries. I also worked as an orchestrator on the Oscar-nominated feature Footnote. My background ranges from classical composition and orchestration to jazz, songwriting and Latin American music. This gives me considerable flexibility when a project doesn’t fit neatly into one musical style. My priority is always to understand what the project actually needs and deliver music that works — creatively, technically and practically.
Arranger / Orchestrator at Multi-Polar Music
February 3, 2002 - Present
I got commissioned to write arrangements, orchestrations and reductions for a.o. the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Nederlands Blazers Ensemble, the Ricciotti Ensemble, the Dutch Ballet Orchestra & Amsterdam Sinfonietta. I also wrote orchestrations for the Oscar nominated feature 'Footnote' (2012). I'm particualrly specialized in cross-over projects, where gaps need to be bridged between a diversity of styles. Since beside concert music I also speicialized in Jazz and have worked with Pop and world music artists the likes of Wouter Hamel and Omar Mollo (Latin Grammy winner), I have a unique edge in bringing different genres together. My priority is always to understand what the project actually needs and deliver a score that creates an impact — creatively, technically and practically.

Education

Master in Classical Composition at HKU (The Utrecht Conservatory)
September 1, 1998 - June 1, 2006
Spanish Culture & history at UvA (University of Amsterdam)
September 1, 2000 - June 30, 2001
Composition (Bachelor of the Arts) - 1st phase at Utrecht Conservatory (The Netherlands)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Composition (Utrecht Conservatory) - 2nd phase study at VKM (The Netherlands)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Orchestral conducting (Symphonic band / Fanfare) at Utrecht Conservatory
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Jazz guitar (1st year) at Utrechts Conservatory
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Specialization in performing Brazilian Choro music (Dutch Choro school: EPM) - 2 years at EPM (The Dutch Choro school)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

An ‘honorable mention’ in the West Coast Song Writers Competition for 'Troubles In Heaven'
March 23, 2025 - March 23, 2025
3rd prize winner of the Ricciotti ensemble’s arrangers contest
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Winner of 'Best Intl Music Video' for Kingdom of the Penguins (compositiong, mix & editing)
December 13, 2025 - December 13, 2025
Certificate of Excellence (music video: original video production & song)
January 1, 2018 - August 29, 2026
Best International Music Video - Culver City Film Festival (Kingdom Of The Penguins)
January 1, 2025 - August 29, 2026
Best music prize - Mumbai International Short Film Festival-23 (Barby Q animation music video)
January 1, 2023 - August 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Other
    (Orchestral score - horror): 'Fuseli'
    A fragment from the short "Fuseli" with my original score. Acting: Chris Ready Director: Randy Kent Editor: Robert L. Goodman Writers: Alan Bush & Paolo Sedazzari Producers: Christof Hackl, Rick Papandrea & Joe Ventress. Composed by Lionel "Lonny" Ziblat (GEMA / ASCAP / ACUM). Multi-Polar Music https://www.twine.net/signin On IMDB: https://www.twine.net/signin…
    (Original chamber music) Boiled Potato

    (Original drama music) Hydrogen - creating a soundtrack cue
    Recorded in Groenland Studios with the Dutch String Collective as part of the 'Shared Sessions' of BCMM, with the professional help of Laurens Goedhart and Hans Ravestein. Thanking composers Renger Koning for helping with the video and Federico Solazzo for the collegial support. Composed by Lionel "Lonny" Ziblat (GEMA / ASCAP / ACUM). Multi-Polar Music https://www.twine.net/signin On IMDB: https://www.twine.net/signin…
    Film & TV Show Reel
    This is a collection of film & video fragments with my original music. 00:00 - 00:20 Presenting the showreel 00:20 - 00:59 Trailer for MGM's 'Stargate Universe' (Action / Sci Fi) 00:59 - 02:31 A fragment from "Dark Desire" (a Netflix series) 02:31 - 03:48 A fragment from the short 'Fuseli' (Horror) 03:49 - 05:31 The opening of 'Adapters' (Documentary) 05:31 - 06:35 From 'The Maiden & The Gatekeeper' (Fantasy) 06:35 - 07:58 A closing theme ('Het Verlangen Lied') - 'Het Meisje en de Poortwachter' (Fantasy) All the music was composed by Lionel "Lonny" Ziblat (ACUM / GEMA / ASCAP). Multi-Polar Music https://www.twine.net/signin On IMDB: https://www.twine.net/signin…
    Fusion Arrangement - Carribbean-Jazz Rock for Black Harmony & the Dutch Wind Ensemble
    Performed by Black Harmony & Het Nederlands Blazers Ensemble (NBE) At the Muziekgebouw aan 't Ij Celebrating 50 years independence of Suriname. Commissioned by and arranged for the Dutch Wind Ensemble (NBE). Multi-Polar Music https://www.twine.net/signin…
    A 50 second opera: The Contact Lens
    A 50 second opera with a triple drama. Written and composed by Lionel (Lonny) Ziblat. Libretto & music: L. Ziblat (ASCAP / ACUM) Performing: Danielle Schmidt: Soprano (Dorothy's voice) Lonny Ziblat: Baritone (Rudolph's voice) Laura Holzenspies: Piano Rudi van Hest: Clarinet Anneke Wensink: French Horn Daphna Itzkhaki: Flute Commissioned by Buffo Operamakers & the Kloppend Herz foundation. Imags were created by AI under Ziblat's direction.…