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Clifton Parker (5 February 1905 – 2 September 1989) was a British composer, particularly noted for his film scores. During his career, he composed scores for over 50 feature films, as well as numerous documentary shorts, radio and television scores, over 100 songs and music for ballet and theatre.
Much admired for his lively symphonic style, Parker scored 50 feature films over a 21-year period, plus numerous documentary shorts, radio and television scores, and music for ballet and the Old Vic theatre. His second wife Yoma Sasburg was principal dancer in a number of the ballet productions.
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- February 5, 1905
- Clifton Parker
- September 2, 1989
Clifton Parker (5 February 1905 – 2 September 1989) was an English composer, particularly noted for his film scores. Edward John Clifton Parker was born on 5 February 1905 in London, the youngest son of a bank manager.
Clifton Parker. Composer: Hell Below Zero. Son of a bank manager, Clifton Parker followed his two elder brothers into the commercial profession, but studied music in private. After obtaining an A.R.C.M diploma in piano teaching at the Royal College of Music in 1926, he continued in commerce for a while before obtaining employment as a music ...
- February 5, 1905
- September 2, 1989
Feb 4, 2014 · Clifton Parker: Main Title music from Hell Below Zero (1954). Conducted by Muir Mathieson. Performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Clifton Parker 1905 –1989. A British composer, particularly noted for his film scores. During his career, he composed scores for over 50 feature films, as we...
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Clifton Parker was an English composer, particularly noted for his film scores. During his career, he composed scores for over 50 feature films, as well as numerous documentary shorts, radio and television scores, over 100 songs and music for ballet and theatre.
