Richard Prohm emerges as a distinguished composer, orchestrator, and arranger, originating from Australia and presently residing in London. An alumnus of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, the Royal Academy of Music, and the Australian Institute of Music, Richard's erudition and artistic acuity permeate his multifaceted contributions to the global musical sphere.
His specialised expertise spans the intricate craft of generating emotive auditory landscapes tailored for diverse mediums, including film, television, musical theatre, animation, documentary and promotional content has gain Richard an impressive portfolio of screen composer credits from around the world. Notably, Richard recently demonstrated his virtuosity in the composition of the 20-episode children's animation "The Magic of Kuma," showcasing a skilful fusion of contemporary orchestral film scoring with resonant undertones of world and Eastern instrumentation—an exemplar of his sophisticated and innovative compositional paradigm.
The tapestry of Richard's professional journey unravels against the backdrop of collaborations with eminent orchestral companies such as Opera Australia and the illustrious Abbey Road Studios, where his roles as an orchestrator and composer have been indelibly imprinted. His eminence extends to accolades such as the acclaimed Peter Davidson Music Scholarship Award in 2020 and a distinguished nomination for Best Original Music at the Academy-qualifying FlickerFest in 2021, a testament to his exceptional contribution to the art form.
Embarking on a musical journey with Richard Prohm is an invitation to explore a captivating blend of passion, innovation, and a myriad of experiences. His compositions transcend traditional boundaries, elevating narrative storytelling to a new height of artistic achievement. It is a sonorous odyssey that truly captivates and inspires.
“It was a homage to golden era cinema, to silent film, to all the greats back in that time, and the score itself that goes with this film shows that. Our score by Richard Prohm was just absolutely incredible and honestly made half the film more than anything else.”
Nate Gothard & Benjamin Balte (producer and director of Saving Daylight 2021)
“As we were producing the Magic of Kuma, many new doors and opportunities began opening up to us. For me personally, the most exciting was an offer from Richard Prohm to compose a unique orchestral score for the entire show. Originally, we had planned to just use royalty free background music, but having music created specifically for the show just takes it to a whole new level of immersion.”
- Eystreem (Magic of Kuma) 2021
