Percy Faith

Composer and conductor of orchestral music

Percy Faith - Composer and conductor of orchestral music
Born

April 7th, 1908
116 years ago

Died

February 9th, 1976
49 years ago — 67 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Canada

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A Canadian composer and conductor achieved prominence in the mid-20th century with orchestral arrangements and recordings. Best known for popularizing easy listening music, created lush orchestral arrangements that appealed to a wide audience. Worked on multiple albums, achieving commercial success with tracks such as 'Theme from a Summer Place.' Won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement in 1960. Influenced the sound of numerous artists and contributed significantly to the genre of pop orchestral music.

Popularized the easy listening music genre

Produced the hit 'Theme from a Summer Place'

Won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement in 1960

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