‘Viva Verdi!’ Song Nominated for the Oscar
By Francisco SalazarThe song “Sweet Dreams Of Joy” from the documentary “Viva Verdi!” has been nominated for the Oscar for Best Original Song.
The song by Nicholas Pike is performed by operatic soprano Ana María Martinez and will compete against four other songs for the 98th Academy Awards.
The song will compete against the likes of “Dear Me” from “Diane Warren: Relentless,” “Golden” from “KPop Demon Hunters,” “I Lied to You” from “Sinners,” and “Train Dreams” from “Train Dreams”
“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.
The Academy Awards will air on ABC and stream on Hulu on March 15 at the Dolby Theater.
Categories
News
