Albert Harris (1916-2005) was an English musician who spent most of his career in Hollywood as an orchestrator, arranger, and composer for film studios and pop artists like Barbra Streisand and Cher.
Performer Biography
Michele Di Filippo, the guitarist on this album, is a young composer who has released two albums of his own guitar pieces and has collaborated with orchestras and international festivals.
Composer Biography
Albert Harris served as professor of orchestration at UCLA and was Assistant Musical Director for NBC from 1946 to 1949.
Composer Biography
Albert Harris won the National Composer's Award for his 'Concerto de California' for guitar and string quartet, with Aaron Copland among his nominators.
Cultural Impact
Albert Harris, along with Nelson Riddle and another colleague, formed 'Music Service Incorporated' (MSI), which provided music for popular TV shows such as 'Mary Tyler Moore - Dick Van Dyke Show' and 'Andy Griffith Show'.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in December 2023 at Assolo Produzioni Musicali Studios in Genzano di Roma, Italy, featuring a guitar made by luthier Antonino Scandurra.
Composer Biography
Harris was a self-taught guitarist, and his knowledge of the instrument allowed him to compose pieces specifically for guitar, including his Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, which was recorded by Andrés Segovia.
