Maurice Jarre
Born:
1924-2009
Education/Training: studied percussion and composition at the Paris Conservatory
Best Known For: one of the most prolific film composers of the 20th Century
Notable Compositions:
Assignments:
served as an orchestral composer and arranger for several theatre companies including the Theatre National Populaire
Curious Facts:
served in the French navy during WWII
Education/Training: studied percussion and composition at the Paris Conservatory
Best Known For: one of the most prolific film composers of the 20th Century
Notable Compositions:
film scores include La Tete contre les murs/The Keepers, 1958; Lawrence of Arabia, 1962; Doctor Zhivago, 1965; Ryan's Daughter, 1970; A Passage to India, 1984; The Man Who Would Be King, 1975; The Year of Living Dangerously, 1982; Witness, 1985; Sunshine and I Dreamed of Africa, 2000
Assignments:
served as an orchestral composer and arranger for several theatre companies including the Theatre National Populaire
Curious Facts:
served in the French navy during WWII
REPERTOIRE: Prelude and Birth of Christ
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Hollywood Goes Classical | May 7, 2000 |
REPERTOIRE: The Sonnenscheins (Sunshine)
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| It's a Wrap! | Jun 7, 2003 |
