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“John Williams is by far the best film music composer of all time” – Tuomas Holopainen (Nightwish, Auri) shares 5 of his favorite movie composers

Author John Wins - 25.12.2025

Nightwish and Auri keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen sat down recently with Chaoszine to discuss five score composers who have inspired him as an artist. Check out Tuomas’ picks below:

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