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 Print this article FMS FEATURE...  April 27, 2018 Lalo Schifrin Honored by SACEM Jean-Michel Bernard tributes Schifrin in performance at Steinway by Jon Burlingame  French Consul General Christophe Lemoine honors Lalo Schifrin The presentation, at the home of the French Consul General, followed a spectacular performance of Schifrin music by French composer-pianist Jean-Michel Bernard at the Steinway Piano Gallery in Beverly Hills. "His work is a source of inspiration even today," Consul General Christophe Lemoine told the crowd of composers, music executives and friends celebrating with champagne and fine French wine. SACEM chief executive officer Jean-Noel Tronc cited Schifrin's seminal experiences studying at the Paris Conservatory and playing jazz there in the 1950s, and his ability "to reinvent film music" by combining jazz and classical elements. Schifrin was presented with SACEM's "Rythme" medal. Schifrin spoke about the importance of three countries in his career: Argentina, where he was born into a musical family; France, where he studied with French composer Olivier Messiaen; and America, where he found enduring success in both the jazz ("the classical music of the United States," he said) and film worlds. Earlier in the evening, about 70 members of the music community were treated to a private performance by pianist Bernard at the Steinway showroom. Varese executive producer Robert Townson served as host.  Jean-Michel Bernard performs Shifrin classics as the composer looks on Bernard also plays music of his own, including themes from The Science of Sleep and Love at First Child, part of an eclectic program that also included music by Bach, Erroll Garner, Art Tatum, John Williams (E.T.), Jerry Goldsmith (Chinatown) and Alan Silvestri (Forrest Gump). ©2018 Jon Burlingame  |
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