Death of UK concertmaster, 68
RIPWe have been notified of the passing of Perry Montague-Mason, popular leader of several British orchestras.
After an early spell in the BBC Concert Orchestra, Perry led Mantovani Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra for many years.
Among many highlights he was studio leader for Hans Zimmer, Debbie Wiseman and other prominent film and TV composers. His film credits include:
Gladiator, Wilde, Wolf Hall, Antz, Bridget Jones’ Diary, Gosford Park, Love Actually, The Bourne Ultimatum, Lord of the Rings 2, The Green Zone, How To Train Your Dragon, Broken Embraces, Monsters v Aliens, Iron Man, Kung Fu Panda, Calendar Girls.
Concertmaster?? Come off it, Norm, we’re British!
Someone’s just died and that’s your concern..? Odd thing to say
Absolutely Garry.
Yes, and by being so, downplay everything. Come and be a loser with the rest of us!!
Saddened at this news. Legendary
So very sad. Such a talented and vivacious violinist. RIP.
A sad loss to the music profession
I’m totally gutted. Perry led most of my Nightwish orchestral sessions. The epitome of style good humour. RIP dear Perry!
No, LOTR was Pieter Schoeman of the LPO.
LOTR or LOTR 2?
Actually Janice all three LoTR films 2001, 2002 and 2003 used enormous forces and had 2 orchestras. The LPO and a studio orchestra contracted by Isobel Griffiths.
Perry led sessions for Isobel for more than three decades.
https://www.isobelgriffiths.co.uk/film/