Alexandre Desplat (born 23 August 1961 in Paris, France) is a French film composer. At the age of five, Desplat began playing piano and also became proficient on trumpet and flute. He studied with [a=Claude Ballif], [a=Iannis Xenakis] in France and [a=Jack Hayes] in the USA. He was also influenced by South American and African artists and teachers, among whom were [a=Carlinhos Brown] and [a=Ray Lema]. Desplat has extensively composed for films, first in France and later in Hollywood, including scores and incidental music for some 100 films. He has also composed individual songs that have been sung in films. His most known works include the scores to "The Painted Veil", "The Queen", "The Beat That My Heart Skipped" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button". In addition, he has written music for the theater, including pieces performed at the Comédie Française. In addition to his composing and performing, Desplat has also given Master Classes at La Sorbonne in Paris and at London's Royal College of Music. Husband of [a859882].

Released: 2026-02-06

Label: Mutant (6), Netflix

Country: Worldwide

Tracklist

A1	Frankenstein
A2	Explosion
A3	Victor's Tale
A4	Burning Angel
A5	Mother Dies
A6	William And Father
A7	Lecture
A8	Meet Harlander
B1	Elizabeth
B2	The Castle
B3	Symmetry
B4	Body Building
B5	The Tower
C1	Awakening
C2	Everything Is New
C3	Elizabeth Meets The Creature
C4	Floating Leaf
C5	Fire
C6	Creature's Tale
C7	Hunters
C8	Family Life
D1	A Friend
D2	Recollection
D3	A Good Man
D4	A Merciless Life
D5	Confrontation
D6	Laying To Rest
D7	Forgiveness
D8	Eternity