Carl Davis CBE 1936 - 2023

[John Armer]

Just heard the sad news via The Carl Davis Collection Facebook page that Carl died this morning. He was a prolific composer and conductor, but surely his output of work creating new scores for silent films was his crowning achievement. I will never forget watching him conduct the score for a screening of the 1925 Ben-Hur in The Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, and also a screening of Napoleon (all 5+ hours of it) at the Royal Festival Hall in London. RIP.

[Joe Caruso]

Can anyone forget the series, HOLLYWOOD..and that beautiful opening of melodious pleasure...Shorty

[Douglas Meltzer]

The French Lieutenant's Woman has a beautiful score by Carl Davis that works brilliantly with Freddie Francis' cinematography.

[Steve Lee]

It was refreshing to know that Carl Davis was up for some comedy as well.

[Ken Finch]

A very sad loss. One of the worlds most talented composers of music for films. His work for Napolian was brilliant. I also remember the screening of this at the Festival Hall in London. Ken Finch.

[Melvin England]

Not forgetting his collaboration with Paul McCartney on the wonderful "Liverpool Oratorio."

[Ged Jones]

This is indeed sad news. Like Shorty I found the music composed for Hollywood inspiring.