Claude-Michel Schönberg

Claude-Michel Schönberg is the French composer and musical theater mastermind behind some of the most epic shows in Broadway and West End history. Born in 1944, he teamed up with lyricist Alain Boublil to create sweeping, emotional scores for *Les Misérables* and *Miss Saigon*—two of the longest-running musicals ever. Their collaborations, known for grand orchestrations and show-stopping ballads like "I Dreamed a Dream" and "Bring Him Home," have been translated into dozens of languages and seen by millions worldwide. Schönberg’s work extends beyond these titans, though, with projects like *Martin Guerre* (featuring "Live With Somebody You Love") showcasing his knack for dramatic storytelling through music.

A pianist and producer as well as a composer, Schönberg’s music blends pop-rock energy with classical grandeur, making his soundtracks timeless. Recent releases like *Les Misérables: The Staged Concert (2020 Live Recording)* prove his compositions still resonate deeply, whether in fresh orchestral arrangements or raw live performances. While he keeps a relatively low profile offstage, his songs—from "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables" to "Castle on a Cloud"—remain cultural touchstones, belted by theater kids and opera stars alike.

Genres

Chanson

Variété Française

Related Artists

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Stephen Schwartz

Alan Menken

Stephen Sondheim

Cyndi Lauper

Jean-Jacques Goldman

Michel Legrand

Alain Boublil

John Kander

Latest Release

Bring Him Home

Alain Boublil•

Claude-Michel Schönberg

Single - Released December 27, 2024