Braam du Toit explained

Birth Date:25 February 1981
Alma Mater:University of Cape Town
Years Active:2007–present

Braam du Toit (born 25 February 1981) is a South African composer and choral conductor.[1] He is the recipient of a number of accolades, including a South African Film and Television Award and a Naledi Theatre Award. His film scores include The Endless River (2015), Sew the Winter to My Skin (2018), and Moffie (2019).

Early life

Du Toit grew up in Swellendam, a town in the Overberg region of the Western Cape, where he attended Swellendam High School and lives to this day. He composed his first piece of music at 16.[2] He studied composition with Peter Klatzow at the University of Cape Town. He received the Priaulx Rainier Award for composition in 2001.[3] [4]

Artistry

Du Toit has cited John Tavener, Hildegard von Bingen, Michael Nyman, Meredith Monk, Claudio Monteverdi, Antonio Vivaldi, and Steve Martland among his influences.[3] He stated he has "always been interested in combining music with other art forms," and that he finds "the reciprocal influence between music, visuals and performance intriguing and exciting."[5]

Works

Filmography

YearTitle Director Notes
2007Floodline (af|Vloedlyn)Braam du ToitShort film
MeisieDarrell Roodt
2008Ella BlueMiniseries
2009Tornado and the Kalahari Horse WhispererRegardt van den Bergh
2011Odd NumberMarius van StraatenDocumentary
2012Taste of RainRichard Pakleppa
2013Vashou-dingLika BerningShort film
2013ToevlugChristiaan OlwagenShort film
2014Balbesit: 'n Studie in StemmeJaco Bouwer
2014TrippieNicola HanekomShort film
2014Run JoseDave MeinertShort film
2015BettieLika Berning, Jana Cilliers, and Catherine MeyburghDocumentary
2015VryslagMarcel van HeerdenShort film
2015The Endless RiverOliver Hermanus[6]
2016–2017Die BoekklubSeries
2016Die BylSeries
2016Vlees van my vleesMatthys BoshoffShort film
2018Fine Print (af|Fynskrif)Louis Pretorius13 episodes
2018Scenes from a Dry CitySimon Wood and François VersterDocumentary
2018Sew the Winter to My SkinJahmil X.T. Qubeka
2019MoffieOliver Hermanus[7] [8]
2022Die BylLiezl Spies and Leon KrugerSeason 4

Awards and nominations

Year AwardCategoryWorkResult Ref
2008Seoul International Drama AwardsBest Music DirectorElla Blue[9]
2009Monaco International Film FestivalBest Original Music Soundtrack – Feature FilmTornado and the Kalahari Horse Whisperer[10]
2010South African Film and Television AwardsBest Achievement in Original Score – Feature Film
2012Fleur du Cap Theatre AwardsBest Sound Design or Original ScoreThe Short Shelf Life of Anastasia W
2013Naledi Theatre AwardsBest SoundTrilogy: Lot / Betésda / Babbel[11]
2014Fleur du Cap Theatre AwardsBest Sound Design or Original ScoreRooiland[12]
2015Balbesit[13]
Fiëstas AwardsBest New ProductionPoskantoor
2019South African Film and Television AwardsBest Achievement in Original Score – Television DramaFynskrif[14]

Notes and References

  1. Du Toit oor teatermusiek. Netwerk24. 3 April 2013. 4 February 2022. af.
  2. Music that transports you…. IOL. Diane. de Beer. 5 April 2011. 13 January 2022.
  3. Web site: Profiling Braam du Toit. Sequenza 21. Galen H.. Brown. 11 May 2008. 13 January 2022.
  4. Web site: Braam du Toit visits Swellendam High School's Film Club. Awsum News. 10 June 2021. 13 January 2022.
  5. Web site: Braam Du Toit. Berlinale Talents. 5 February 2022.
  6. Web site: Composer Braam Du Toit records score for "The Endless River". Milestone Studio. 22 January 2022.
  7. Web site: Weekly Film Music Roundup (April 9, 2021). Film Music Reporter. 9 April 2021. 22 January 2021.
  8. Review: 'Moffie' adroitly depicts a gay man's life in the apartheid-era South African army. Los Angeles Times. Robert. Abele. 8 April 2021. 23 January 2022.
  9. Web site: No drama at the 2008 Seoul Drama Awards. 14 October 2008. Dramabeans.
  10. Web site: Film Club. Hoërskool Swellendam. 5 February 2022.
  11. Local theatre praised at Naledi Awards. Channel24. 19 March 2013. 5 February 2022.
  12. Web site: Fleur du Cap Announces Nominees for 2013 Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards. BroadwayWorld. Courtnie. Mele. 25 February 2014. 5 February 2022.
  13. Web site: Prestigious 50th Annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards Announces Nominees of the 2014 Season. BroadwayWorld. David. Fick. 4 February 2015. 5 February 2022.
  14. Web site: All the SAFTAs14 winners. Screen Africa. 30 April 2020. 12 October 2021.

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