Marius Constant (7 February 1925 – 15 May 2004) was a Romanian-born French composer and conductor, widely recognized for his versatility and significant contributions to the world of music. Although he composed music in various genres, including ballets, operas, and orchestral works, he is perhaps most famously known for the striking and idiosyncratic theme for the television show "The Twilight Zone," which became an iconic piece of television scoring, encapsulating the show's eerie, sci-fi atmosphere.

Born in Bucharest, Romania, Constant studied at the Conservatoire de Paris, where he honed his craft under the tutelage of masters like Tony Aubin and Olivier Messiaen. His career saw him manifest as a polymath in music, adept at creating compositions that straddled a curious line between the avante-garde and accessible. Constant served as the musical director for the Ballets de Paris and held positions at the French radio and television orchestras. He was a notable supporter of contemporary classical music, often conducting and promoting works by 20th-century composers, as evident in his recordings of pieces by Xenakis, Messiaen, and Satie. His rich catalog of compositions and his flair for orchestrating French concertos, particularly for the trumpet, have left an enduring impression on the classical music landscape.

Genres

Experimental

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Avant-garde

Opera

Latest Release

Honegger & Constant: Napoléon (Bande originale du film d'Abel Gance)

Marius Constant•

Arthur Honegger

Album - 18 Tracks - Released May 10, 2024