THEAlo Schifrinfamous Argentine composer known for creating the iconic theme of Mission: ImpossibleAnd died at the age of 93. The death took place in Los Angeles due to complications related to pneumonia, as confirmed by the children William and Ryan a Variety. His musical inheritance, which ranges from cinema to television to concert halls, remains a point of reference for generations of artists and spectators.
Lalo Schifrin, the Oscar -winning composer died
Born in Buenos Aires on June 21, 1932, Schifrin has revolutionized the world of soundtracks by merging jazz, Latin rhythms and classical music. The theme of Mission: Impossiblewritten in odd time 5/4 in just three minutes, has become a universal symbol, accompanying the TV series of the 60s and films with Tom Cruise. “I didn’t even see a pilot frame,” Schifrin said, revealing theinstinct that guided his creative genius.
The origins and passion for music
Lalo Schifrin in 2018 (Photo by Steve Granitz/Wireimage)
Son of a violinist of the Buenos Aires Philharmonic orchestra, Schifrin He started playing the piano at the age of six. His passion for jazz, considered “immoral” in Argentina of the 1940s, pushed him to explore new musical horizons. In the 1950s, the meeting with the trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie marked a turning point: the Gillespian Suitecomposed in his honor, brought him to the United States, where He conquered Hollywood.
Lalo Schifrin, the works and the soundtracks
Among his most famous works, the soundtracks of films such as Bullitt, Inspector Callaghan: the Scorpio case is yours! And The 3 of the Dragon operationthe latter created for Bruce Lee, who in return offered him martial arts lessons. Schifrin has also signed music for TV series such as Starsky & Hutch And Petrocellidemonstrating a unique versatility. In 2018, Clint Eastwood delivered him the career Oscar, celebrating a life dedicated to music. “It is a recognition that honors me deeply,” Schifrin said during the ceremony.
Some of his themes have also been taken up by famous pop songs, such as Sour Times, 1994 Hit of the English band Portisheadwhich champion “Danube accident” by Lalo Schifrin from the album More Mission: Impossible of 1967.
Symphony music
In addition to the cinema, Schifrin has left a mark in symphonic music. In the 1980s it was musical director of the Paris Philharmonic Orchestra, while in 1993 he launched the Jazz Meets The Symphony projectcombining his two musical souls. He directed prestigious orchestras, from Vienna to Tel Aviv, and arranged the concerts of The three tenors, collaborating with Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo and José Carreras. In 1995, he celebrated the centenary of cinema with a symphonic performance in Marseille in honor of the Lumière brothers.
Until two months ago, Schifrin continued to create: his last symphony, Long live freedom!is a tribute to the resilience of the Argentine people and universal perseverance. “I wanted to celebrate the spirit that pushes us to go on,” he said, presenting her.
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