About

Yakov Alexandrov is an award-winning composer for video games, film, and TV based in Russia. In addition to games and commercials, he’s written for live projection shows as well as numerous concert works. He won first prize in several international competitions as well, most recently the Oticons Faculty Film Music Competition 2020.

Education

Yakov trained in classical composition at Moscow Ippolitov-Ivanov Musical Institute. He attended film scoring summer program (academy of Europe), where he studied with Hollywood film veterans such as Conrad Pope and Andy Hill, and received individual mentoring from Norman Ludwin, Michael Giacchino’s orchestrator.

Style

Yakov’s composition style is diverse , with a strong orchestral background. His music and arrangements have been performed and recorded by large ensembles in Sofia (Bulgaria), Budapest (Hungary), Moscow, Yaroslavl, Kazan, and Tolyatti (Russia).