Role

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Composer Conductor

Country

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United States of America

Birth

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April 23, 1939 in Bonne Terre, MO

Death

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July 25, 2018 in Santa Monica, CA

Genre

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Film

 

Patrick Williams is a renowned American composer, arranger, and conductor who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on April 23, 1939, in Missouri, Williams grew up in Connecticut, where he began his musical journey at a young age. He started playing the piano when he was just six years old and later learned to play the trumpet, which became his primary instrument. Williams attended Duke University, where he studied music theory and composition. After graduating, he moved to New York City, where he began his career as a jazz musician. He played with some of the most prominent jazz musicians of the time, including Maynard Ferguson, Thad Jones, and Mel Lewis. In the 1960s, Williams began to focus on composing and arranging music for television and film. He quickly gained a reputation as a talented composer and arranger, and his work was soon in high demand. He composed music for a wide range of television shows, including The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Bob Newhart Show, and The Streets of San Francisco. Williams also composed music for several films, including Breaking Away, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Score. He went on to compose music for other films, including The Cheap Detective, Swing Shift, and All of Me. In addition to his work in television and film, Williams has also composed several works for the concert hall. His Symphony No. 1, which premiered in 1988, was commissioned by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and has been performed by orchestras around the world. He has also composed several other works for orchestra, including An American Concerto for Violin and Orchestra and A Jazz Symphony. Throughout his career, Williams has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the world of music. He has won four Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and a CableACE Award. He has also been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Television Academy Hall of Fame. Despite his many accomplishments, Williams remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to compose and arrange music, and his work continues to inspire and delight audiences around the world.

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