‘Viva Verdi!’ Song Makes Oscar Shortlist
By Francisco SalazarThe song “Sweet Dreams Of Joy” from the documentary “Viva Verdi!” has made the Oscar shortlist for Best Original Song.
The song by Nicholas Pike is performed by operatic soprano Ana María Martinez and will compete against 15 songs for the 98th Academy Awards. Pike’s song was among 65 songs that were eligible in the category.
Now members of the Music Branch will vote to determine the nominees.
The song will compete against the likes of “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” ‘Wicked: For Good,” “Sinners,” “KPop Demon Hunters,” “Train Dreams,” “F1” and “Highest two Lowest” for a nomination. The nominations will be announced on Jan. 22.
“Viva Verdi!” is an intimate glimpse into the lives of the celebrated opera singers and musicians currently living out their ‘third act’ while mentoring international music students who live among them at Milan’s unique retirement home, Casa Verdi, built by Giuseppe Verdi in 1896. The feature documentary follows the lives of these distinguished masters, shining a spotlight on Verdi’s legacy.
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