Jan A. P. Kaczmarek

Polish composer (1953—2024)

Jan Andrzej Paweł Kaczmarek (Polish: [jan ˈandʐɛj ˈpavɛw kat͡ʂˈmarɛk]; 29 April 1953 – 21 May 2024) was a Polish composer. He wrote scores for more than 70 movies and documentaries. For his work in Finding Neverland (2004), he won an Oscar.

His other best known works include Hachi: A Dog's Tale, Unfaithful, Evening, The Visitor, and Washington Square.[1] Kaczmarek was born in Konin, Poland.

In 2023, Kaczmarek was diagnosed with multiple system atrophy.[2] He died in Kraków, Poland from the disease on 21 May 2024, at the age of 71.[3][4]

References

change
  1. "Jan A.P. Kaczmarek". culture.pl. Archived from the original on 11 December 2019. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
  2. "Polish Film Academy honours Oscar-winning composer Jan A. P. Kaczmarek". Polskie Radio. Retrieved 1 March 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Renowned composer Jan A.P. Kaczmarek passes away at 71". Polskie Radio. Archived from the original on 21 May 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  4. "Polish Composer Jan A.P. Kaczmarek, Oscar Winner for 'Finding Neverland,' Dies at 71". Variety. 21 May 2024. Archived from the original on 22 May 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2024.

Other websites

change