EXCLUSIVE: Original Score and Original Song Oscar Nominees Celebrated on Eve of Academy Awards

FEBRUARY 29, 2012 | Submitted by Dan Goldwasser

The Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL) held their annual champagne reception last Saturday, on the eve of the 84th Academy Awards ceremony. The event celebrated the Oscar nominees in the music-related categories and was held in Beverly Hills at the home of composer John Cacavas and his wife Bonnie.

All Best Original Score nominees were present: John Williams (War Horse, The Adventures of Tintin), Howard Shore (Hugo), Ludovic Bource (The Artist) and Alberto Iglesias (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy).

Best Original Song nominee, Bret McKenzie ("Man or a Muppet from The Muppets) was present, as well as Siedah Garrett and Sergio Mendes ("Real in Rio" from Rio); Carlinhos Brown (who also co-wrote "Real in Rio") was unable to attend.

Academy Music Branch governor Charles Bernstein gave a presentation while SCL President Dan Foliart presented the nominees with an honorary plaque, gift bag, and chance to speak to the large crowd in attendance.

A photo journal of the event is below (all photo credits: Dan Goldwasser).

Academy governor Charles Bernstein, Oscar nominees Bret McKenzie (The Muppets), Alberto Iglesias (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), Howard Shore (Hugo), Ludovic Bource (The Artist) Siedah Garrett (Rio), John Williams (War Horse / The Adventures of Tintin) and SCL President Dan Foliart at The Society of Composers and Lyricists Oscar reception.