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X I A N G M I N G N I U & J A M I E A L P H E R T S
Composer Duo for Film, Theater and Media
THEME TWO
Original Music for Film, Theatre and Media
Theme Two is an award-winning composer duo formed by Xiangming Niu and Jamie Alpherts, based in Amsterdam. They started collaborating in 2024, and have since been composing, producing, and arranging music for films and theatres together. Their work has been described as outstanding and original, with one review calling it "the most exciting music heard this year". Most recently, their work was awarded with an Honorable Mention for the European Talent Award at SoundTrack Cologne 2025.
In film, their recent projects have been selected for the Warsaw International Film Festival, Netherlands Film Festival, Rotterdams Open Doek, Cinekid Festival, among others. Upcoming recognitions include nominations for the Topkapi Filmprize and The Cinekid Sparks Competition, and being shortlisted for Film of the Year (3D Animation) at the Rookie Awards. Their films appear on the screens of commercial and major cinemas, national television, and on streaming services such as Prime Video, NPO Start, and NPO 2 Extra.
In theatre, they have written for major productions including Hamlet (Beijing People’s Art Theatre), and Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus (Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre). Their music has also featured in performances by the Academy of Theatre and Dance (Amsterdam).
Master graduates of the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, Xiangming and Jamie bring a shared foundation in classical composition and a wide-ranging curiosity for cross-cultural, cross-media storytelling. Drawing on a wide range of musical genres, their works bring an eclectic and authentic approach to contemporary media and the performing arts.
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