For some reason, nobody commented on the fact that David Shire was not on the list. Added now. He's 85, and the reason I noticed is that I just saw a pic of him on Facebook, attending some event in The United Arab Emirates alongside Robert Townson, John Debney and Tan Dun, I think. I've been to the UAE, and it was not a pleasant experience, but be that as it may, hope he had a good time. He looks a bit frail, and was wheelchair-bound, but I hope he's in decent condition otherwise.
For some reason, nobody commented on the fact that David Shire was not on the list. Added now. He's 85, and the reason I noticed is that I just saw a pic of him on Facebook, attending some event in The United Arab Emirates alongside Robert Townson, John Debney and Tan Dun, I think. I've been to the UAE, and it was not a pleasant experience, but be that as it may, hope he had a good time. He looks a bit frail, and was wheelchair-bound, but I hope he's in decent condition otherwise.
David is very well indeed and sharp as a tack.
You can listen to the aforementioned symphony here. David contributed the movement entitled PEACE:
How about John Kander? He's 96. Primarily known for writing the scores for stage musicals Chicago and Cabaret (which were then used in the films), he was also a film score composer.
Double checking the list again, and there have unfortunately been some passings since the last time (and hence removed from the list):
William James Edwards Lee III (aka "Bill" Lee, Spike's father) passed away this year, on May 24, aged 94. Joseph Koo passed away January 3, aged 91. Nico Fidenco passed away on my birthday last year, November 19, 2022, aged 89. Carl Davis passed away August 3, as you all know, aged 86. Jules Bass passed away last year, October 25, aged 87.
For some reason, someone suggested Con Conrad, but he passed away in 1938, so I don't know what he was doing there. Removed.
So I've finally updated this (sorta morbid) thread.
Since the last time, these have passed away and hence removed from the list:
Gennady Gladkov Peter Schickele Gianfranco Reverberi Romuald Twordowkski Laurie Johnson David Lee
On a more positive note, 1939 is now eligible, so I've added Patrick Williams and Wendy Carlos. Feel free to add more for this year and others, if you know any.
