Don Harper

Full biography Don Harper

Composer Don Harper was an Australian musician who was born in 1921 in Melbourne, Australia and passed away on May 30, 1999, in Australia. He was a talented jazz violinist, violist, conductor, arranger, and composer who spent some of his life in the United Kingdom. Harper was a prominent figure in the music industry who made significant contributions to films, television, and theatre productions.

His musical work includes composing scores for various films and television shows, including "National Treasure," "The Lion King 1," and "Moses," among many others. He was well known for writing effective and soaring underscore for his compositions, and he also wrote several songs for the theatre productions. Harper had a unique style of composing music, blending different musical genres to deliver vibrant and emotionally stirring scores.

Apart from his work in the music industry, Don Harper was also recognized as a prominent jazz musician in Australia. He was the leader of one of Australia's most successful big bands and had a successful career as a jazz violinist. Harper remains an inspiration to many upcoming artists and continues to inspire generations with his work in music.