Leah Curtis composes contemporary classical music, scores for international cinema, and music for fine art installation.
Described as ‘groundbreaking’, ‘deeply human’ (Limelight) and “first-rate” (Variety), her music explores lush, immersive textural worlds, weaving and anchoring nuanced orchestrations with glimmering solo threads.
About Leah
Composer Leah Curtis writes contemporary classical music, scores for international cinema, and fine art installation. Limelight describes her music as both 'groundbreaking' and 'deeply human.' Leah crafts intricate musical landscapes exploring the nuances of orchestration, and seamlessly weaves solo threads, into lush, immersive textures.
She wrote the Variety-acclaimed ‘first-rate’ score for Sundance feature thriller Killing Ground, and her orchestrations can be heard in projects by leading film composers, including Reinholdt Heil, Johnny Klimek (Sophie Schöll) and Alex Wurman (Something Borrowed).
She was a Fulbright visiting composer at USC, and holds a MA Hons from AFTRS. Recent orchestral highlights include the premiere of Infinite Possibilities with conductor Jessica Cottis and the CSO. Her music has graced marquee festivals including Dubai, Sundance, and Aspen.
Leah’s music navigates the delicate balance between historical depth and ambient allure. Her compositions go beyond traditional confines, creating a sonic experience that is both evocative, emotive, and rich in storytelling nuance. Her expertise spans composing, orchestration, producing and recording. Australian born, she works internationally out of Los Angeles often in collaboration with musicians, visual artists, and filmmakers.