Alan Menken is an eight-time Oscar winner and has repeatedly won the Emmy, Grammy, Golden Globe, and Tony Alan Menken celebrated his 75th birthday this July. It so happened that his first fantasy animated film The Little Mermaid (Walt Disney Feature Animation) also celebrates its anniversary this year – 35 years since its release. Lisa spoke to the legendary composer about the birth and life of this momentous creation.
Everyone knows Alan Menken – the composer, author of the famous animated films released by the Walt Disney Animation Studios – The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, Enchanted, Tangled. Even those who do not know who wrote the songs familiar from childhood – several generations grew up singing them, rejoicing in the melody, noting their special “brightness” and “fabulousness.”
Dive into the magical musical worlds of Alan Menken and read Lisa’s article here: https://thetheatretimes.com/the-music-of-magical-worlds-an-exclusive-interview-with-alan-menken/