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Howard Goodall's official website

This is Howard Goodall’s official website. Howard is an EMMY, BRIT and BAFTA award-winning composer of choral music, stage musicals, film and TV scores.

He is a distinguished music historian and broadcaster. In recent years he has been England’s first ever National Ambassador for Singing, the Classical Brit Composer of the Year and was Classic FM’s Composer-in-Residence for 6 years. In the 2011 New Year Honours he was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to music education.

Record Number of Eternal Light: A Requiem performances in November 2018

Upcoming events

Eternal Light: A Requiem
Grace Episcopal Church, Gainesville, GA, USA More info → on Eternal Light: A Requiem
03
Nov
Eternal Light: A Requiem
Sanctuary of Kingwood United Methodist Church, Kingwood, TX, USA More info → on Eternal Light: A Requiem
03
Nov
Eternal Light: A Requiem
Kirk of Kildaire, Cary, NC, USA More info → on Eternal Light: A Requiem
03
Nov

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Latest news

1 October 2019
Joanne Harris (author of Chocolat) and Howard Goodall musical
The Stunners’ Opera is a new musical by Joanne Harris and Howard Goodall – a tour group of women find themselves locked-down in a London gallery where they encounter the “Stunners”, the models and muses of the Pre-Raphaelite artists. This sparks a cross-century conversation about the unique quality of female strength, courage and perseverance. Mountview
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1 October 2019
Open University – Honorary Degree of Doctor of the University
On 19th October Howard Goodall will receive a Doctorate from The Open University in recognition of his services to the Arts, exceptional contribution to music education in primary schools and the wider population through TV documentarties.
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1 October 2019
Howard Goodall in conversation with Edward Seckerson
Writer and broadcaster Edward Seckerson will act as both fan and sparring partner for this evening of conversation, which promises to be the liveliest of encounters. Join them at the Bishopsgate Institute on Thursday 3rd October. Click here for more information.
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