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Edward Downes(1924-2009)

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Edward Downes was born on 17 June 1924 in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK. He is known for How Much Do You Love Me? (2005), The Extra Man (2010) and Gala Performance (1963). He was married to Joan Downes. He died on 10 July 2009 in Forch, Zurich, Switzerland.
BornJune 17, 1924
DiedJuly 10, 2009(85)
BornJune 17, 1924
DiedJuly 10, 2009(85)
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Known for

Gérard Depardieu, Monica Bellucci, and Bernard Campan in How Much Do You Love Me? (2005)
How Much Do You Love Me?
5.6
  • Soundtrack
  • 2005
The Extra Man (2010)
The Extra Man
5.8
  • Soundtrack
  • 2010
Gala Performance
TV Series
  • Music Department
Gala Tribute to Tchaikovsky (1993)
Gala Tribute to Tchaikovsky
7.9
TV Special
  • Music Department
  • 1993

Credits

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Music Department

  • Rigoletto (2001)
    Rigoletto
    7.4
    TV Movie
    • conductor
    • 2001
  • Aida (1994)
    Aida
    7.2
    TV Movie
    • conductor
    • 1994
  • Stiffelio (1993)
    Stiffelio
    6.9
    TV Movie
    • conductor
    • 1993
  • Gala Tribute to Tchaikovsky (1993)
    Gala Tribute to Tchaikovsky
    7.9
    TV Special
    • conductor
    • 1993
  • Salome (1992)
    Salome
    8.2
    TV Movie
    • conductor (as Sir Edward Downes)
    • 1992
  • The Lively Arts (1969)
    The Lively Arts
    4.7
    TV Series
    • conductor
    • 1977
  • Gala Performance
    TV Series
    • conductor
    • conductor: The New Philharmonia Orchestra
    • 1968–1974
  • War and Peace (1973)
    War and Peace
    TV Movie
    • conductor
    • 1973
  • Music on 2 (1965)
    Music on 2
    TV Series
    • conductor
    • 1972

Soundtrack

  • The Extra Man (2010)
    The Extra Man
    5.8
    • performer: "Ritorna Vincitor"
    • 2010
  • Gérard Depardieu, Monica Bellucci, and Bernard Campan in How Much Do You Love Me? (2005)
    How Much Do You Love Me?
    5.6
    • performer: "Gianni Schicchi: O Moi Babbino Caro (excerpt)"
    • 2005

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Sir Edward Downes
  • Born
    • June 17, 1924
    • Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK
  • Died
    • July 10, 2009
    • Forch, Zurich, Switzerland(assisted suicide)
  • Spouse
    • Joan Downes1955 - July 10, 2009 (her death, 2 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

Did you know

  • Trivia
    He was awarded the C.B.E. (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1986 Queen's Honours List for his services to music.

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