Miklós Rózsa, the film score colossus

It’s with sword-and-sandal films such as “Ben-Hur” and “Julius Caesar” that Miklós Rózsa has built his reputation as a composer. But this tree hides a luxurious forest where we see him appear not only in the credits of emblematic films noirs from the 40s, but also at the helm of concert music. Here’s a portrait of an outstanding composer that gave a boost to Hollywood film scores.