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Imre Czomba
Background information
Born
Imre Czomba

(1972-09-09) September 9, 1972 (age 54)
Hungary, Miskolc; living in Los Angeles, United States
GenresFilm score, Theatre music, Classical music, Jazz, pop
OccupationsComposer, Film composer, Theatre composer, Video game composer, Music producer
InstrumentsPiano, Organ, Accordion, Synthesizer, Flute, Guitar
Years active1993–present

Imre Czomba (born September 9, 1972) is a Los Angeles-based Hungarian-American composer, film composer, orchestrator, conductor, arranger, music producer, and musician.[1] He is a voting member of the Recording Academy (Grammy) and the Television Academy (Emmy).[2]

Active in the international music scene since 1993, he has worked across film, Tv, theatrical productions, international events, and dance theatre. He collaborated with ExperiDance, a Hungarian dance troupe, over an 18-year period, with productions performed in theaters across Europe and Asia. His credits include compositions for the 2008 Summer and 2014 Winter Olympic Games, the 2013 European Judo Championship, and the 2006 European Aquatic Championship. In 2008 and 2009, he composed music for the Hungarian National Day fireworks shows in Budapest, which drew audiences of over 3 million viewers. In 2024, he joined the ISINA Academy as a mentor, alongside Walter Afanasieff, Michael Bolton, Greg Phillinganes, Richard Marx, Robin Thicke, Humberto Gatica, Chris Lord-Alge, Paul Oakenfold, and Taika Waititi.[3]

Early life

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At an early point in his career, Imre was inspired by the blues, which can be clearly heard in his piano playing. He has been a member of several top blues bands and has performed on the same stages with B. B. King, Sting, Zucchero, Pink and Robben Ford. Czomba has credits on numerous albums as composer, arranger, orchestrator, music producer, and musician, including several Gold and Platinum certified releases. In the pop music world, his most notable success was with Zsuzsa Cserhati, Akos, and the band Nox, who went on to win a number of local awards, including the Golden Giraffe.

Quarantine Music Chain

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Czomba has collaborated with artists from sixteen countries, including Kenny G, Michael Boddicker, Alphonso Johnson (Weather Report, Santana), Ed Calle (Gloria Estefan, Michael Bolton), Richie Garcia (Phil Collins Band), and Michael O'Neill (Barbra Streisand Band).The project originated as a small-scale remote collaboration among a few colleagues but quickly expanded into a larger production involving more than 100 contributors. The resulting work was developed collectively, reflecting the contributions of multiple composers and performers.

The Sound of Music - Eine musikalische Liebeserklärung

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In 2023, Czomba served as co-arranger, conductor, and orchestrator on the Austrian documentary The Sound of Music: Eine musikalische Liebeserklärung, a production centered on Salzburg and the legacy of the 1965 film The Sound of Music. The documentary featured Yvonne Catterfeld, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Thalia, and Pentatonix, with music produced by Walter Afanasieff.[4]

Why the Sun and the Moon live in the sky ft. Chloe x Halle (Vogue Magazine US)

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In 2021, he composed the score for the Vogue short film Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky, directed by Julie Dash and starring Halle Bailey and Chloe Bailey of Chloe x Halle.

Theatre

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In 2000, Imre's career took a different turn when he was asked to compose music for several plays such as Merlin Theatre's Deathtrap. That experience led to a meeting with choreographer Sandor Roman, with whom Imre developed work for ExperiDance. The dance group is committed to the heritage of Hungarian folk dance. Imre composed a music repertoire built around Hungarian folk music, but also steps outside its boundaries. These stage shows are regularly played on the stages of Budapest's theaters and in bigger cities countrywide as guest performances. He has many musical plays, such as Birth of a Country(2007). The shows were performed with 250 dancers and 10 singers at Budapest's Hero Square. Untouchables (2012) played at the Margaret Island Open-Air Stage, and The Taming of the Shrew (Makrancos Kata) (2013) played at the RaM Colosseum.

Sporting Events Official Songs

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In 2006, Imre also had the opportunity to compose the official song for the 2006 European Aquatics Championships. Sports lovers all over the continent enjoyed the song, and it went platinum on the day of its CD release. This led to Imre composing the Hungarian Olympic Team's official song in 2008, the Judo European Championship's official song in 2013, and Evgeni Plushenko's Russian National Championship and Winter Olympic Music. Imre's song is the official song of the Judo World Championship in 2021.

Theatre premieres

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YearTitleVenueLocationCredit(s)
2016PenetrationFringe HollywoodLos AngelesComposer
2016Benyovszky—BudapestOrchestrator
2016NostradamusRaM ColosseumBudapestComposer
2015I, Leonardo—MilanComposer
2014A Night in VeniceRaM ColosseumBudapestComposer
2014Játékkészítő (The Game Creator)TüskecsarnokBudapestScore composer
2013The Taming of the Shrew (Makrancos Kata)RaM ColosseumBudapestComposer
2013RadnótiRaM ColosseumBudapestComposer
2012UntouchableMargaret Island Open-Air StageBudapestComposer
2011LiliomfiPalace of the ArtsBudapestComposer
2011The Person of the KingRaM ColosseumBudapestComposer
2009Happiness 69:09Palace of the ArtsBudapestComposer
2008Measure for MeasureNational Dance TheatreBudapestComposer
2007Essence—BeijingComposer
2007The Birth of a CountryHeroes' SquareBudapestComposer
2006FestenPesti TheatreBudapestComposer
2006Gypsies of NagyidaNational Dance TheatreBudapestComposer
2005Steel, the Legend of the MetalBolzan Urban Theatre—Composer
2002RevansNational TheatreBudapestComposer
2001One Thousand and One YearSzolnoki Szigligeti TheatreSzolnokComposer
2001DeathtrapMerlin TheatreBudapestComposer
2000E.TangoThália TheatreBudapestComposer

Fireworks Music Budapest

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He was highly honored with an invitation to write music for the Hungarian National Day's fireworks in 2008 and 2009. With over 3 million viewers, it was an unforgettable moment in his professional life.

Television, Film

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He next turned to television as a composer and music producer. In 2013, Czomba relocated to Los Angeles, where he has since worked on international film and television productions.

Film and television

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YearTitleTypeEpisodesCredit(s)
2026HeroicFilm—Composer, music producer, songwriter ("I'm on My Way Up")
2025–2026Pokoli RokonokTV Series171Composer
2024Game ChangersTV Series8Additional composer
2023Shakespeare 37TV Series1Composer
2023The Sound of Music: A Musical Declaration of LoveDocumentary—Co-arranger, conductor, orchestrator
2023Icons UnearthedTV Series8Additional composer
2018–2023Maine Cabin MastersTV Series4Additional composer
2022J-Style TripTV Series1Additional composer
2022A Thousand Little CutsFilm—Composer
2021Wheeler DealersTV Series9Composer, additional music
2021Behind the AttractionTV Series6Composer, additional music
2021The Movies That Made UsTV Series1Composer, additional music
2021OutDaughteredTV Series3Composer, additional music
2021Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the SkyShort film—Music by
2020Moving Past TraumaDocumentary—Music by, music editor
2020Twisted LoveTV Series5Additional composer
2020Little People, Big WorldTV Series1Composer, additional music
2020PGA Tour GolfTV Series2Composer, additional music
2020Rhythm of LoveShort film—Music composed and produced by, music director, producer
2020Quarantine Music ChainShort film—Lead composer, musical director, producer
2020Obscene BeautyDocumentary—Composer, music producer, songwriter
2019The Toys That Made UsTV Series4Composer, additional music
2019Canary in a MineShort film—Composer
2018–2019Twisted SistersTV Series16Composer, additional music
2019Love on RepeatTV Movie—Composer
2015–2019Celebrity Opera Series at the Broad StageTV Series23Music supervisor, camera operator
2019Unfinished BusinessShort film—Composer, performer, songwriter
2019KölcsönlakásFilm—Composer, conductor, orchestrator
2019Beneath the LeavesFilm—Orchestrator
2018JDM LegendsTV Series6Composer, additional music
2018Koller Éva bátorságaShort film—Composer
2018Carnival KingsTV Series9Additional composer
2018Daily Blast LiveTV Series3Composer, additional music
2018It's Suppertime!TV Series19Composer, additional music
2018The Tesla FilesTV Series5Composer, additional music
2017AkilShort film—Composer, re-recording mixer, sound engineer
2017In the Hot Seat with DWTV Series4Composer, main title composer
2017Eva Kolosvary Artist at 80Short documentary—Original music by, musician
2017Meghalni UkrajnáértTV Movie—Composer
2017La Douleur ExquiseShort film—Composer
2016Last VowShort film—Composer
2016The Story of Los Angeles KarpatokDocumentary—Drone cinematographer
2016Search Party in Beverly HillsShort film—Original music by
2016The Game CreatorFilm—Score composer
2015MadeleineFilm—Score recording supervisor
2015Chance of a LifetimeShort film—Original music by
2014–2015The Coffin FootageFilm—Composer, music producer
2015Argo 2Film—Composer
2014Cinema InfernoDocumentary—Original music by
2014KényszerszinglikTV Movie—Original music by
2014The True Adventures of Raoul WalshDocumentary—Composer, original music by
2014Close Encounters of the Rural KindDocumentary—Original music by
2014Midnight in HollywoodShort film—Composer, musician (piano)
2013Elhallgatott gyalázatTV Movie—Original music by
2013Water, Our Past and FutureTV Series9Original music by
2013A Matter of Death and LifeTV Movie—Composer
2012Becsengetünk és elfutunkTV Series3Composer, original music by
2012Meldrum HouseShort film—Composer
2011FlowDocumentary—Composer
2011A nagy duettTV Series8Music producer
2011Puss in Boots 3DVideo game—Composer
2011Two HeartTV Movie—Music composed by, music producer, performer
2010–2011Csináljuk a fesztivált VI.TV Series—Background music, music producer
201010 éves az ExperidanceTV Movie—Original music by, music producer
2007–2010Csináljuk a fesztivált I.TV Series96Music producer
2009Revolution Day HungaryTV Movie—Original music by, music producer
2009Fireworks BudapestTV Movie—Original music by, music director, music producer
2009Csináljuk a fesztivál turnétTV Movie—Background music, music producer
2009Csináljuk a fesztivált VTV Series16Background score, music arranger, music producer
2008Csináljuk a fesztivált IVTV Series13Background music, music arranger, music producer
2008És most mi csináljuk a fesztiváltTV Special—Background score, music producer
2008Fire DanceTV Movie—Original music by, orchestrator, music producer
2008Csináljuk a fesztivált III.TV Series11Background music, music arranger, music producer
2007–2008Csináljuk a fesztivált IITV Series17Composer, music producer
2007Mi kérünk elnézést!TV Series2Composer
2007Szent István – Egy Ország SzületéseTV Movie—Original music by, orchestrator, music producer
2007Experidance: The Legend of DanceTV Series—Composer
2007Impossible DuetsTV Movie—Background music, music producer
2006Köszönet a szabadság hőseinekTV Movie—Composer, theme music composer
2005Mr. TormaShort film—Original music by, producer, sound mixer
2004A mohácsi vészFilm—Music arranger
2000E.TangoTV Movie—Musician, music by, music arranger

References

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  1. ↑ ""Few people take the risk of pushing the 'all in' button around the age of 40" – Imre Czomba". Budapest Reporter. June 29, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2026.
  2. ↑ "ISINA Mentors – Imre Czomba". ISINA. Retrieved June 21, 2026.
  3. ↑ "ISINA Mentors". ISINA. Retrieved June 21, 2026.
  4. ↑ "The Sound of Music: A Musical Declaration of Love". IMDb. Retrieved June 21, 2026.
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