> And Zimmer is no exception. He's also evolving, just not in a direction
> that some people like. Though there are similarities in his scores, there
> are also clear distinctions between the musical choices Zimmer makes in
> the 2000's and those he made in 1990's.

Just because they are different it doesn´t mean they are better.

> Many of the composers who evolved in the past did so to the ire of
> establishments that had supported their earlier, more conventional works.
> And only long after their deaths were their later works accepted by the
> "experts".

Dont expect any expert in the area of musical composition to praise Zimmer´s work.

> It's interesting that Zimmer has developed a crossover appeal both with
> people who like big orchestral and choral works and with people who like
> rock (which I don't with only rare exceptions). Normally, the two don't
> see eye to eye on anything.

That´s very debatable. "People who like big orchestral and choral works" is a vague definition.