Australian musician James Simpson, who labored on such excessive profile productions as Chicago and The Lion King, has died.
And tributes have flooded in for the ‘sublimely gifted’ musical director following information of his tragic passing.
The Melbourne Theatre Firm shared the information of James’ passing in its official Fb web page on Saturday.
James had been working with the corporate on a manufacturing of My Sensible Profession.
In a heartfelt tribute, the corporate described James as a ‘artistic pressure.’
‘Melbourne Theatre Firm acknowledges the passing of James Simpson, the Orchestrator/Vocal Arranger for My Sensible Profession, which is presently taking part in at Southbank Theatre,’ the submit learn.
Tributes have flooded in for Australian musician James Simpson (pictured), who labored on such excessive profile productions as Chicago and The Lion King, as information of his dying emerged on Saturday
‘James was additionally the Musical Director and Orchestrator for Melbourne Theatre Firm’s 2017 manufacturing of Vivid White.
The submit continued: ‘We’re deeply saddened by the lack of this artistic pressure and ship our sympathies to James’ household, pals, and those that had the pleasure of working with him at Melbourne Theatre Firm and throughout the business.’
The information was met with a flurry of feedback with many providing their heartfelt condolences.
‘Omg that is so devastating – so gifted,’ one follower wrote whereas one other added: ‘That is dreadful information. I am unable to consider it. Heartfelt condolences to James’s many family members.’
James’ associate Mitch Roberts additionally shared the devastating information on Instagram with with: ‘My stunning man, I’ll love you all the time and ceaselessly.’
Mitch’s submit was met with an outpouring of condolences from pals and followers, together with Australian Idol star Casey Donovan.
‘Mitch, I’m so so sorry,’ Casey wrote.
‘James was a outstanding, gifted, humble, passionate, type soul. I’ll carry him with me and his love for music will stay on in us all. Completely heartbroken for you all .’
James’ associate Mitch Roberts additionally shared the devastating information on Instagram with with: ‘My stunning man, I’ll love you all the time and ceaselessly’
Mitch’s submit was met with an outpouring of condolences from pals and followers, together with Australian Idol star Casey Donovan who wrote: ‘Mitch, I am so sorry.’
‘Not solely had been you so sublimely gifted musically, you had been additionally such a beautiful, type, beneficiant soul …to not point out these wonderful mesmerising eyes of yours- probably the most stunning I’ve ever identified’ leisure veteran Rhonda Birchmore (pictured) wrote
Rhonda’s heartfelt phrases had been additionally met with one other flurry of condolences from pals and followers together with actress Rebecca Gibney (pictured) who supplied: ‘So sorry on your loss sweetheart. Sending love’
Former Bachelor star Georgia Love additionally supplied her sympathies with: ‘Oh, Mitch, I’m so, so sorry.’
Aussie leisure veteran Rhonda Burchmore who ceaselessly labored with James, additionally took to Instagram to share her personal candy tribute.
‘I am heartbroken listening to the passing of my expensive pal and good Music Director, pianist & arranger James Simpson,’ Rhonda shared.
The singer praised her pal as a a ‘type and beneficiant soul.’
‘Not solely had been you so sublimely gifted musically, you had been additionally such a beautiful, type, beneficiant soul …to not point out these wonderful mesmerising eyes of yours – probably the most stunning I’ve ever identified.’
The submit continued: ‘Relaxation simple my stunning James. You may be dearly missed by all who knew you.’
Rhonda’s heartfelt phrases had been additionally met with one other flurry of condolences from pals and followers, together with actress Rebecca Gibney.
‘So sorry on your loss sweetheart. Sending love,’ Rebecca wrote.
ABC star Myf Warhurst additionally supplied: ‘I’m so sorry, Rhonda.’
James had labored each right here in Australia and internationally as a musical director, arranger and orchestrator.
His credit embody the Australian excursions of Chicago, 9 to five, Moulin Rouge, Disney’s Aladdin and Disney’s The Lion King.
