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Carmen Dragon (July 28, 1914 – March 28, 1984) was an American conductor, composer, and arranger who in addition to live performances and recording, worked in radio, film, and television. Early years. Dragon was born in Antioch, California, the son of Rose and Frank Dragon, who were Italian immigrants.
Carmen Dragon. Composer: Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Composer, conductor and arranger, educated at San Jose College (MA degree).
Apr 12, 2021 · A1. Lullaby Op. 49,No.4 (2:16)A2. Toyland (From "Babes In Toyland") (4:25)A3. Pavane For A Dead Princess (5:16)A4. Berceuse (3:25)A5. Adagietto (From "L'arle...
Carmen Dragon. Composer: Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Composer, conductor and arranger, educated at San Jose College (MA degree).
Sep 30, 2022 · Carmen Dragon was one of the great American conductor/arrangers of the 1950s (and beyond). He made many recordings with the Hollywood Bowl and other orchestras for Capitol Records--delightful...
May 29, 2017 · Carmen Dragon was an American conductor, composer, and arranger who in addition to live performances and recording, worked in radio, film, and television. He was educated in Antioch, California, and left following graduation from the old Riverview High School.
Apr 23, 2011 · The "Sailor's Hornpipe," brilliantly arranged by Carmen Dragon, comes from an LP entitled "Invitation to the Dance." The 'Capitol Symphony Orchestra' on this...
Mar 29, 1984 · The composer-conductor Carmen Dragon, who for four decades made music on film, radio, television and records, died of cancer today. He was 69 years old. Mr. Dragon died at St. John's Hospital...
Personable, gregarious, at home in all areas of public performance, at ease before audiences young and old, Dragon trained at San Jose State College, worked as a nightclub pianist, and then as an arranger in Hollywood. He eventually scored more than 30 films, as well as television and stage shows.
Jul 20, 2021 · Carmen Dragon (28 July 1914, Antioch, Calif. – 28 March 1984, Santa Monica, Calif.) was an American conductor, composer, and arranger. Dragon was very active in pops music conducting and composed scores for several films, including At Gunpoint (1955), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), Night into Tomorrow (1951), and Kiss ...
