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Renowned British composer acclaimed for his evocative film and television scores.John Lunn is a British composer best known for his award-winning score for the globally successful television series 'Downton Abbey'. He studied music at Goldsmiths, University of London, initially playing in jazz bands before transitioning to composing for screen. His prolific career spans decades, encompassing scores for numerous TV dramas, documentaries, and films, establishing him as a master of crafting emotionally resonant music for period and contemporary narratives.

• Lunn won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series for 'Downton Abbey' (2012 and 2013), highlighting the immense popularity and critical recognition of his work for the show.
• His collaboration with actress Dame Maggie Smith extended beyond 'Downton Abbey'; he composed the score for the film 'The Last September' (1999), in which she starred.
• Lunn's versatility is evident in his wide-ranging projects, from the theme for the iconic BBC series 'The Magnificent Seven' (1998-2000) and the atmospheric score for 'Shetland' to documentaries like 'The Human Body' and feature films such as 'Bel Ami' (2012).
• He frequently collaborates with orchestrator and conductor Geoff Alexander and often records his scores at the legendary Abbey Road Studios.