According to the Facebook page of the Film Music Festival Hollywood in Vienna, James Horner shall receive the Max Steiner Award on October 4, 2013.
This prize is a symbol of appreciation for exceptional achievements in the art of film music. It is dedicated to the memory of Max Steiner, a pioneer in the techniques of writing music for films back in the 1920's, and composer of the very first large scale orchestral score – King Kong.From 2009 to 2012, John Barry, Howard Shore, Alan Silvestri and Lalo Schifrin were successively awarded.
We will keep you informed of the forthcoming event.
Official website : hollywoodinvienna.com
