Michael Galasso, Composer and Violinist, dies at 60

New Sounds | May 24, 2010

Composer and violinist Michael Galasso, well-known for his film score to Wong Kar-Wai's film "In the Mood for Love," and the groundbreaking "Scenes," died in Paris on September 10, 2009. Listen to Galasso's works for theatre, dance, and film from the very first New Sounds Live in September 1986 at Merkin Hall.

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