Benedikt Brydern started as a musical protege on the violin giving his first public concerts at the age of 10. He lives in Los Angeles now and composes for film and the concert hall. He has won numerous awards and competitions. He studied with film composers David Raksin, Bruce Broughton, Christopher Young and Elmer Bernstein at the University of California Thornton School of Music in Los Angeles.Immediately after graduation he composed music for Jon Voight's Showtime film The Tin Soldier. Composer credits: Echoes of Fear (2019 film) Sacrifice (2016 film) Stag Night The Pagan Queen Standing Ovation Dark Remains The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia Jaded Performer credits : Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (soundtrack) Midwinter Graces Yanni Voices The Dream Concert: Live from the Great Pyramids of Egypt Live at El Morro, Puerto Rico References Sources Citations External links Living people German violinists German composers 1966 births 21st-century American violinists American film score composers American television composers American male film score composers Male television composers 21st-century American male musicians