Nosferatu was composed as part of the Master's programme of the Film Scoring Academy of Europe. More music at markkuypers.com.

Drac·​u·​la | / ˈdrakjʊlə / one who maintains a relationship like that of a vampire towards another by sapping one’s physical or emotional strength

We all know this figure; the genuinely frightening one and the cartoonesque version alike. Now imagine, seeing Nosferatu almost 100 years ago. At that time movies had much more room to explore the unknown, said to be the greatest fear of all.

I like seeing this character like Coppola saw him: a monster, yes, but very much capable of love. Blood-thirst aside, we see his shadow clearly yearning for her heart. And her attraction and offering to him ultimately leads to his demise.

All in all, reason enough for me to gladly crank up the drama valve, musically speaking. Hope you enjoy.

The marvellous flute solo is by Tsveta Palikarova 🙏

Special thanks to Derek Gleeson, Andy Hill, Jeremy Leidhecker, Chris Leenders, Christo Pavlov, Debbie Smith, Vladislav Boyadjiev, Petar Petkov, Ronan Scolard, Petya Milanova and the Film Scoring Academy of Europe. Recorded at Four for Music.

European Recording Orchestra:

Violin 1: Negina Stoyanova, Anna Furnadzhieva, Aleksandar Boyadzhiev, Iva Dhzadzheva, Yulia Elmazova, Teodora Konstantinova, Miliza Knezevic, Ioan Latrovaliev, Boyan Ivanov, Boyan Kirilov, Maria Andreeva, Magdalena Daskalova
Violin 2: Petya Dimitrova, Kiril Minchev, Elena Ganova, Rossen Kazandzhiev, Diana Koleva, Elena Pachedzhieva, Galina Liubenova, Diana Stancheva, Nikolinka Yordanova, Maria Madoleva
Viola: Stefania Yankova, Anna Draganova, Hristo Arolski, Maria Valchanova, Aleksandrina Ignatova, Ralitza Cherneva, Iliana Koleva, Asya Stoyanova
Celli: Kristiana Alipieva, Petar Kushlev, Kristian Chernev, Nina Sokolova, Stoyan Bozhkov, Elena Dyakova
Basses: Margarita Kalcheva, Kristian Kosev, Iliyana Bencheva, Venelin Tachev
Flute: Yana Ibrishimova, Tzveta Palikarova
Oboe: Slav Slavchev, Ioan Kyosev
Clarinet: Dancho Radevski, Kristian Kaloyanov
Bassoon: Aleksandar Sarandev, Hristo Zahariev
Trumpet: Stefan Stefanov, Stoyan Stoyanov, Nikolay Grudanski
Trombone: Mincho Tomanov, Petar Karakashev, Martin Yotov
Horn: Matheew Jackson, Cara Watson, Diana Yotkova, Branimir Krandhzov
Tuba: Nikolay Temniskov
Harp: Andzhela Madzharova
Timpani: Kiril Petrov