R.I.P. Lalo Schifrin (June 21, 1932 – June 26, 2025)

Blue Lake Public Radio | By Foley Schuler

Published June 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM EDT

Lalo Schifrin at his 85th Birthday Concert

Tune in Friday afternoon as Foley pays tribute to the legendary Argentine pianist, composer, arranger, and conductor.

Lalo Schifrin created unforgettable themes and scores for the screen, big and small, from Mission: Impossible to Cool Hand Luke, from Bullitt to Dirty Harry, and countless others. He was an accomplished pianist and conductor, and wrote prolifically for the concert hall as well. Foley Schuler will feature his work in all these capacities, and much more, Friday afternoon on Blue Lake Public Radio.

You can hear Foley Schuler's musical selections—and stories behind the music—every weekday afternoon on Blue Lake from 1 until 5.

Foley Schuler

Encouraged by creative parents, Foley began his music career at age 7, studying violin with Jean Manning at North Muskegon Public Schools. As a Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp camper, he became Blue Lake Public Radio’s first high school intern. Foley earned an English Literature degree from Hope College, and Masters in Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from the Warren Wilson College. He has performed with the West Michigan (formerly West Shore) Symphony; served on the English Department faculty at Muskegon Community College, and been the Music, Art & Theatre reviewer for the Muskegon Chronicle. He follows his love of the arts around the globe, but says, “There is no place like the Blue Lake setting, sharing extraordinary music with our listeners.” Foley hosts Blue Lake Public Radio’s weekday classical music from 1 to 5 p.m. and “Sunday on Blue Lake”.

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