About Me
Olga S. Popova also known as Olga Bodé Schumacher is an award-winning composer, songwriter, sound designer, and pianist based in New York and Los Angeles, with a global career spanning film, theatre, animation, and immersive media. A bold musical storyteller, Olga blends classical finesse with cinematic and electronic innovation—crafting emotionally powerful scores that elevate every project she touches.
Her original music has been featured in productions selected by Cannes, USA Film Festival, and Shanghai’s Golden Dragon Awards, and praised across international press including NBC4, Fox40, and The Industry Times. As a film composer, she has collaborated with Emmy-nominated creatives, Cannes-winning directors, and Billboard-charting artists. As a musical theatre writer, she is the creator of Wayne’s Gun, a time-travel musical praised for its bold genre fusion and featured in media worldwide.
Olga’s recent scoring projects include the award-winning animated series Ginji, the short film I Want to Go There (recorded with the Russian National Symphonic Orchestra), and a collaboration with Nicorette x Spotify. She also contributed music to a Disney documentary about Dr. Jane Goodall, mentored by Emmy-nominated composer Ruth Mendelson.
She is the founder of the Excelsior Symphonic Orchestra, a global platform for new music that has performed in legendary venues such as Carnegie Hall, Crocus City Hall, and Vienna’s Hofburg Palace, reaching live audiences of over 10,000.
Fluent in orchestration, digital production, and multi-genre composition, she is as comfortable leading recording sessions as she is writing for live ensembles, hybrid soundtracks, or theatrical spectacles.
Whether you’re producing a feature film, developing a musical, or building a high-impact media campaign—Olga brings elite musicianship, emotional clarity, and international polish to every collaboration.
PRESS COVERAGE
​NBC4, Fox40, The Industry Times, Songs Magazine, The American Music Reporter, Popular Hustle, Talent Magazine, Disrupt Weekly, Growth Illustrated, Diario de Ibiza, Bezformata, Talent Magazines, ArtMusicProduction, Berklee College of Music – Music and Health Institute, KinoPoisk, and SoundCloud’s Active Culture program.
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QUOTES
“A masterclass in pushing the limits of musical theater. It’s a thought-provoking journey where innovation meets emotion.”
— Hustle Informer
“Very smart and highly entertaining.”
— Eric Stern (Broadway Conductor for Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, Les Misérables)
“Great job! Congratulations!”
— Elvira Takha (Choreographer, Cats, Mamma Mia!, Notre-Dame de Paris)
“You crossed the cultural bridge better than I have known through my life.”
— Ada Samuelsson (United Nations Representative)
“A stunning piece of musical art that blurs the lines between genres.”
— Songs Magazine
“A unique sonic journey.”
— Songs Magazine
“What makes Wayne’s Gun truly exceptional is its ability to intertwine diverse cultures, narratives, and musical styles, creating something entirely fresh and globally resonant.”
— Disrupt Weekly
“Popova’s imaginative approach to musical theater explores bold, unconventional ideas that speak to both historical and futuristic themes.”
— Popular Hustle
“A thrilling auditory experience unlike anything heard before.”
— Industry Times
“A groundbreaking production that merges musical theater with modern sounds—an intricate tapestry as complex as it is captivating.”
— Growth Illustrated
“Popova elevates the art of musical storytelling to unprecedented heights, blending narrative depth with an audacious soundscape.”
— The American Music Reporter
“Effortlessly blending experimental sounds with a grounded narrative that speaks to both the heart and mind.”
— CBS42
“A rich, multi-layered work that challenges musical conventions and resonates deeply with its audience.”
— Fox40
