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Lalo Schifrin Biography

Pianist

Lalo Schifrin, born on June 21, 1932, is a renowned pianist and composer. His musical career spans across classical, jazz, and film music, and he is known for his unique musical style and rich creative talent.

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“I like to know for whom I'm writing - it makes the composition easier to do.”

Knows Writing Easier Jazz Composition

Author:Lalo Schifrin

“My father, my uncles, my aunts, from my father's side and my mother's side... they were all professional musicians. My father was a concert master, he took me to a lot of rehearsals, concerts, performances, opera, ballet. For me, that was life.”

Mother Father Sides Masters Musician Performances Concerts Ballet Opera Uncles Aunt Rehearsal

Author:Lalo Schifrin

“I was very young, maybe five. The opera was very... I was attracted to opera to the point that I think it's the reason I started to write music for films. I never studied. There are film and music school that teach you how to write music. I never studied that. But the influence of opera, which is a combination of storyline, visuals, staging, plus music... that was perhaps the best school I could have had. That's what gave me the idea of coming to Hollywood to write music for films.”

Thinking Writing Ideas Reason School Film Young Teach Five Influence Hollywood Combination Visuals Plus Opera Storyline Staging Best School Film And Music

Author:Lalo Schifrin

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Born: June 21, 1932
Known for: Pianist
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