As one would expect, Bradley Cooper’s “Maestro” was a production that devoted extensive time and energy to its sound design. The musical score itself is credited to Leonard Bernstein, portrayed by Cooper in the acclaimed film, alongside Carey Mulligan as his wife.
But that score, indelible as it is, makes up only a percentage of the sonic landscape. As you can see and hear in the exclusive video above, recording all the other audio components was a crucial part of the sound department’s job.
“When you’re talking about a film that centers around music, it’s important to capture that feeling,” says sound mixer Steve Morrow, who discusses the live 1973 concert of Mahler’s “Resurrection Symphony” at Ely Cathedral in the film.
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