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[Article - SCL Oscar Reception 2007]

by Dan Goldwasser
Published: February 25, 2007

Yesterday the Society of Composers and Lyricist hosted their annual reception to honor the Academy Award nominees in the music categories. Held at the Beverly Hills home of John Cacavas, in attendence to celebrate were many members of the SCL, including all five of this year\'s score nominees (Thomas Newman, Gustavo Santaolalla, Javier Navarrete, Philip Glass and Alexandre Desplat), as well as most of the song nominees (Henry Krieger, Scott Cutler, Anne Previn, Siedah Garrett, Willie Reale and Randy Newman). Most noteworthy was the presence of Ennio Morricone, who will be receiving an Honorary Oscar.

Below you will find a slew of photos from the event. Be sure to listen to our exclusive podcast from the event, including interview snippets with most of the nominees present, as well as excerpts from the awards presentation.


Pan\'s Labyrinth composer and nominee Javier Navarrete


Javier Navarrete and Babel nominee Gustavo Santaolalla


Richard Sherman and Vic Mizzy


The Queen\'s Alexandre Desplat with songwriters Marilyn and Alan Bergman


Gustavo Santaolalla, Michael A. Levine and Harry Gregson-Williams


Alexandre Desplat, Javier Navarrete, agent Laura Engel and Philip Glass


AMPAS Music Branch Governor Charles Bernstein with Ennio Morricone


Philip Glass and Ennio Morricone


Manager Robert Urband, Ennio Morricone and Alexandre Desplat


The SCL Gift Bags given to the nominees


Charles Bernstein addresses the crowd


Ennio Morricone is called up on stage


SCL President Dan Foliart presents Ennio Morricone with a lifetime membership in the SCL


Dreamgirls composer Henry Krieger smiles as a very emotional Siedah Garrett addresses the crowd


A tearful Siedah Garrett


Randy Newman casually talks to the audience


Gustavo Santaolalla and Dan Foliart


The score nominees on stage


Thomas and Randy Newman


Publicist Ray Costa wrangles the paparazzi


Film Music Journalist/Historian Jon Burlingame with Bruce Broughton

Special thanks to Ray Costa at Costa Communications and Laura Dunn at the SCL

Photos by Dan Goldwasser