Lalo Schifrin, the composer estimated better known for the emblematic Mission: Impossible The theme died peacefully on June 26 at the age of 93 due to complications from pneumonia.
Originally from Buenos Aires, in Argentina, Schifrin began his musical journey under classical supervision before venturing into jazz, collaborating with adults like Astor Piazzolla and Dizzy Gillespie.
Its unique fusion of jazz, tango, Latin rhythms and classical music has reshaped the modern film and television scoring.
During his lifetime career, he composed more than 100 cinema and television scores, winning six Oscar Prize nominations Cool Hand Luke,, The fox,, The horror of AmityvilleAnd Sting II– And four prices Grammy.
He also received a prestigious honorary Oscar in 2018, recognizing his lasting contributions to the arts.
Among his contributions to the film outside competition were the themes of conduct and rhythmicly inventive for Bullitt And Dirty harryas well as the martial-art atmosphere in Enter the dragon.
His revolutionary Mission: Impossible The theme has become a cultural feeling – a lasting element both in the original television series and the successful films Tom Cruise.
Even decades later, his work resonated with new generations. The trio of the Portishead soul sampled its track Danube incidentAnd modern composers continue to draw inspiration from its mixed gender innovations.
Schifrin is survived by his wife Donna, their three children – William, Frances and Ryan – and four grandchildren.
