Code | DS/UK/10810 |
Name | Davis; Carl (28 October 1936-3 August 2023); CBE; American-British conductor and composer |
Dates | 28 October 1936-3 August 2023 |
Gender | Male (cisgender) |
Place of Birth/Origin | New York City, United States (born) |
Relationships | Spouse of Jean Boht (actress) |
Biography | Carl Davis CBE was an American-born British conductor and composer. He wrote music for more than 100 television programmes (notably the BBC's Pride and Prejudice, 1995), created new scores for concert and cinema performances of vintage silent movies and composed many film, ballet and concert scores that were performed worldwide, including (in collaboration with Paul McCartney) the Liverpool Oratorio in 1991. |