Composer Carl Davis dies aged 86

Thursday, August 3, 2023

The composer and conductor behind the soundtracks for many great British films and television series died peacefully this morning

'Few, if any, composers today can boast such an eclectic life in music, and our world will be a duller place without him.’ Sam Wigglesworth reflects on Davis's partnership with Faber Music ©Trevor Leighton
'Few, if any, composers today can boast such an eclectic life in music, and our world will be a duller place without him.’ Sam Wigglesworth reflects on Davis's partnership with Faber Music ©Trevor Leighton

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