Double success for the Baldenweg siblings
Diego Baldenweg with Nora Baldenweg and Lionel Baldenweg are the first Swiss nominees in two categories at the World Soundtrack Awards.
Your music for the feature film In the Land of Saints and Sinners (directed by Robert Lorenz, starring Liam Neeson) is a homage to Ireland, western music and romantic orchestration. It plays with the typical codes of a western and incorporates traditional Irish instruments. A symphonic orchestra and a choir create a mysterious 70s feel. An important distinguishing feature is the harmonica, played by "Pfuri" Baldenweg.
The film celebrated its world premiere in Venice last fall. At the beginning of the year, the siblings were nominated for the "Score of the Year" category at the Movie Music UK Awards. At the World Soundtrack Awards, which are considered the "little brother of the Oscars", the music is now nominated in the coveted "Discovery of the Year" category as well as in the "Public Choice" category, alongside fellow contenders such as Hans Zimmer (Dune 2), Anthony Willis (Saltburn) and Jerskin Fendrix (Poor Things), nominated.
The Advisory Board of the World Soundtrack Academy, consisting of leading international film music agents, publicists and studio executives, selects five composers each year as "Discovery of the Year". The Baldenwegs were the first Swiss composers to make it into this round.
The selection of the best film scores for the "Public Choice" category is co-determined by the International Film Music Critics Association (IFMCA), which is voted on globally by fans and film music lovers. They have also made it into the five nominees here.
The film was shown at the Zurich Film Festival in 2023 and can be found on various streaming platforms. The film music was released digitally in April 2024 (Sony Music Masterworks). The physical CD will be released on October 1 (Caldera Records).
