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John Cameron is a British composer, arranger, conductor, and musician, born on 20 March 1944 in Woodford , Essex, England. He has a long and illustrious career in the music industry and is well known for his compositions and arrangements for film, television, and stage productions. He has worked in a variety of genres, from jazz and classical to rock and popular music.
Cameron started playing piano at a young age and went on to study music composition at Cambridge University. During his time at Cambridge, he performed as a jazz pianist in local clubs, and he was also part of the house rhythm section. After completing his studies, he moved to London and began working as a professional musician.
Cameron is a prolific composer and arranger, and his work has been featured in many films, TV shows, and stage productions. He has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, including Stanley Kubrick, Martin Scorsese, and Paul McCartney.
In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Cameron has also composed and conducted music for various concerts and classical ensembles. He has also written chamber music and worked as a music teacher.
Cameron's contributions to the music industry have been recognized with numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. Some of his notable works include the score for the film Kes, the musical arrangements for the television show The Benny Hill Show, and the score for the stage production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses.
In conclusion, John Cameron is a highly respected composer, arranger, conductor, and musician who has made significant contributions to the music industry. His work has been featured in various media formats and has won him many accolades and awards over the years.
Compositions featuring John Cameron
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | O, chì, chì mi na mòrbheanna (The Mist-Covered Mountains) | 3:14 min | Vocal Music | - |
Albums featuring John Cameron
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Busoni, Fischer-Dieskau, Lewis, Harper, Cameron, Others With Chorus, London Philharmonic, Sir Adrian Boult – Doktor Faust, The Complete Broadcast, Royal Festival Hall - 1959 ✦ Also Arlecchino (Complete), Glyndebourne 1954(3×CD, Compilation, Mono) | 2012 | Immortal Performances (3) |
| 2 |  |
Delius, John Cameron, Maureen Forrester, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Brigg Fair - Over The Hills And Far Away - Florida Suite - Songs Of Sunset - On Hearing The First Cuckoo In Spring(2×CD, Compilation, Remastered) | 2011 | EMI Classics |
| 3 |  |
Busoni, Sir Adrian Boult, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Richard Lewis (3), Ian Wallace (3), Heather Harper, John Cameron, London Philharmonic Orchestra And Choir – Doktor Faust(CD, Mono) | 2011 | London Philharmonic Orchestra |
| 4 |  |
Bliss / Joan Sutherland • John Cameron • BBC Chorus • Philharmonia Orchestra • Sir Arthur Bliss – A Song Of Welcome • Miracle In The Gorbals-Suite • Music For Strings • Welcome The Queen(CD, Compilation, Remastered) | 2006 | EMI Classics |
| 5 |  |
June Bronhill, Thomas Round, John Cameron, John Lawrenson, Victoria Elliott, Norma Hughes, Michael Collins And His Orchestra, The Rita Williams Singers – Lilac Time/ Song Of Norway (Highlights)(CD, ) | 2005 | Classics For Pleasure |
| 6 |  |
John Cameron, John Heddle Nash – English Song Album(CD, Compilation, Remastered) | 1999 | Dutton Epoch |
| 7 |  |
Mendelssohn, Elsie Morison, Marjorie Thomas, Richard Lewis (3), John Cameron, Huddersfield Choral Society, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent – Elijah(2×CD, Album, Mono) | 1995 | EMI |
| 8 |  |
Ravel, Bruno Maderna, Suzanne Danco, Jean Giraudeau, André Vessières, Michel Hamel, John Cameron, BBC Symphony Orchestra – L'Heure Espagnole | 1993 | Testament |
| 9 |  |
Gilbert & Sullivan - George Baker (3) · Ian Wallace (3) · Alexander Young · Owen Brannigan · John Cameron · Monica Sinclair · Marjorie Thomas · April Cantelo · Heather Harper · Elsie Morison · Sir Malcolm Sargent – Iolanthe(2×CD, Album, Reissue, Remas | 1992 | EMI Classics |
| 10 |  |
Hector Berlioz - Morison · Pears · Cameron · Rouleau, Sir Colin Davis – L'Enfance Du Christ · Méditation Religeuse · La Mort D'Ophélie · Sara La Baigneuse · La Mort De Cléopâtre | 1989 | Decca |
| 11 |  |
Handel - London Symphony Orchestra, LSO Chorus, Leopold Stokowski, Sheila Armstrong, Norma Procter, Kenneth Bowen, John Cameron, John Alldis Choir, Charles Spinks (2), Philip Ledger – Messiah-Selections(LP, Stereo) | 1976 | Decca |
| 12 |  |
Gilbert & Sullivan, The Glyndebourne Festival Chorus, Pro Arte Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent – The Pirates Of Penzance | 1971 | His Master's Voice |
| 13 |  |
Haydn, Sutherland, Thomas, Lewis, Cameron, Harry Newstone – Applausus. Canterina(2×LP, Mono) | 1970 | MRF Records |
| 14 |  |
Gilbert & Sullivan, George Baker (3) • Geraint Evans • Elsie Morison • Marjorie Thomas • Monica Sinclair • Richard Lewis (3) • John Cameron • Owen Brannigan • Glyndebourne Festival Chorus • Pro Arte Orchestra • Sir Malcolm Sargent – The Best Of Gilber | 1970 | Seraphim |
| 15 |  |
Gilbert & Sullivan, Sir Malcolm Sargent, George Baker (3), John Cameron, Richard Lewis (3), Owen Brannigan, James Milligan, Elsie Morison, Marjorie Thomas, Monica Sinclair – HMS Pinafore / Trial By Jury | 1967 | His Master's Voice |
| 16 |  |
Delius / Vidal / German, Sir Thomas Beecham Bart. C.H., Maureen Forrester, John Cameron, Beecham Choral Society, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Songs Of Sunset / Gavotte / Gipsy Suite(LP, Mono) | 1963 | His Master's Voice |
| 17 |  |
Berlioz - The London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis – Beatrice & Benedict | 1963 | L'Oiseau-Lyre |
| 18 |  |
Hector Berlioz, Colin Davis, St. Anthony Singers, Goldsbrough Orchestra, Peter Pears, Edgar Fleet, John Frost, Joseph Rouleau – L'Enfance Du Christ | 1961 | L'Oiseau-Lyre |
| 19 |  |
Gilbert & Sullivan - Owen Brannigan, Richard Lewis (3), Geraint Evans, Ian Wallace (3), John Cameron, Elsie Morison, Marjorie Thomas, Jeannette Sinclair, Monica Sinclair, Glyndebourne Festival Chorus, Pro Arte Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent – The Mika | 1960 | His Master's Voice |
| 20 |  |
Franz Schubert - June Bronhill, Thomas Round, John Cameron, The Williams Singers, Michael Collins And His Orchestra – Vocal Gems From "Lilac Time" (No.2)(7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo) | 1960 | His Master's Voice |
| 21 |  |
June Bronhill, Thomas Round, John Cameron, Michael Collins And His Orchestra With The Williams Singers – Vocal Gems From "Lilac Time" | 1959 | His Master's Voice |
| 22 |  |
June Bronhill, Thomas Round, John Cameron, The Williams Singers, Michael Collins And His Orchestra – Vocal Gems From Lilac Time | 1959 | His Master's Voice |
| 23 |  |
Gilbert & Sullivan, George Baker (3) • John Cameron • Richard Lewis (3) • Owen Brannigan • Elsie Morison • Marjorie Thomas • Monica Sinclair • James Milligan • Glyndebourne Festival Chorus • Pro Arte Orchestra • Sir Malcolm Sargent – H.M.S. Pinafore | 1958 | His Master's Voice |
| 24 |  |
Two Chronometers The Captain Had / Come Live With Me(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | 1957 | Columbia |
| 25 |  |
Timberman / Clancy Of The Overflow(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | 1956 | Columbia |
| 26 |  |
Vaughan Williams, London Philharmonic Choir And Orchestra, Isobel Baillie - John Cameron - Sir Adrian Boult – A Sea Symphony | 1955 | Decca Eclipse |
| 27 |  |
Cardinal Newman, Edward Elgar, Richard Lewis (3), Marjorie Thomas, John Cameron, Huddersfield Choral Society, Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent – The Dream Of Gerontius | 1955 | Columbia |
| 28 |  |
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir Adrian Boult, The London Philharmonic Orchestra – A Sea Symphony And Music From "The Wasps" | 1954 | Decca |
| 29 |  |
Love's Roundabout / Lovely Lady Let The Roses See You Today(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | 1951 | Decca |
| 30 |  |
The Fire Of Your Love / Shall I Be Weary?(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | 1948 | Parlophone |
| 31 |  |
Lissa Grey, Estelle Valery, Andy Cole (2), John Cameron, Gordon Franks – Songs From Four Great Musicals(LP) | - | W & G |
| 32 |  |
Händel, Sheila Armstrong, Norma Procter, Kenneth Bowen, John Cameron, The London Symphony Orchestra, Leopold Stokowski – Messias Auszüge (Englisch Gesungen)(LP) | - | Decca |
| 33 |  |
Gilbert & Sullivan - Owen Brannigan, Richard Lewis (3), Geraint Evans, Ian Wallace (3), John Cameron, Elsie Morison, Marjorie Thomas, Jeannette Sinclair, Monica Sinclair, Glyndebourne Festival Chorus, Pro Arte Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent – The Mika | - | His Master's Voice |
| 34 |  |
John Cameron, Gerald Moore, Butterworth – Butterworth : A Shropshire Lad(LP, 10", Mono) | - | His Master's Voice |
| 35 |  |
Gilbert & Sullivan - Owen Brannigan, Richard Lewis (3), Geraint Evans, Ian Wallace (3), John Cameron, Elsie Morison, Marjorie Thomas, Jeannette Sinclair, Monica Sinclair, Glyndebourne Festival Chorus, Pro Arte Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent – The Mika | - | His Master's Voice |
| 36 |  |
Handel, Sir Thomas Beecham, Elsie Morison, Lois Marshall, Alexander Young, John Cameron, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Beecham Choral Society – Solomon(2×LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo, Box Set, ) | - | Seraphim |
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