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Robert Farnon

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Canadian-born composer, conductor, musical arranger and trumpet player

CanadaMusiciansLived 1917 to 2005 · aged 87
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Robert Joseph Farnon was a Canadian-born composer, conductor, musical arranger and trumpet player. As well as being a composer of original works, he was commissioned by film and television producers for theme and incidental music.

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Member of the Order of Canada

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Robert Joseph Farnon was a Canadian-born composer, conductor, musical arranger and trumpet player. As well as being a composer of original works, he was commissioned by film and television producers for theme and incidental music. In later life he composed a number of more serious orchestral works, including three symphonies, and was recognised with four Ivor Novello awards and the Order of Canada.

Country
Canada
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1917 to 2005 · aged 87
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9 languages

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