Silva Screen

Adapted from the classic French novel by Emile Zola, The Paradise was the most watched autumn TV drama last year across its first five episodes with an average of 5.9m viewers. The series has been recommissioned for a second series later this year. Set in the first department store in the 19th century North East of England it’s the story of the life and loves of the staff and their customers. Maurizio Malagnini brings cinematic class to television with his elegant soundtrack performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the composer praising their efforts in delivering, “a true soul to the score”. Italian born Malagnini graduated from The Royal College Of Music in 2008 and was acclaimed as a “prodigious talent”. Previous work includes BBC productions Muddle Earth and The Body Farm and his symphonic suite Running In The Clouds broadcast on Radio 3.