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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 2018Upcoming events
St Peter's Church, Acton, London More info → on The Gravity of Kindness
07
DecLancaster Priory, Lancaster More info → on The Selfish Giant
20
DecStanwix Arts Theatre, Carlisle, Cumbria More info → on Girlfriends
11
Mar
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
Continue reading → about Joanne Harris (author of Chocolat) and Howard Goodall musical1 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.
Continue reading → about Open University - Honorary Degree of Doctor of the University1 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.
Continue reading → about Howard Goodall in conversation with Edward Seckerson
Recent work
- Choral work Invictus: A Passion
- TV show Sgt. Pepper's Musical Revolution
- Musical Bend it Like Beckham
- Other work More tomorrows
- Record Inspired
Popular work
- Choral work Eternal Light: A Requiem
- Musical Love Story
- Musical The Hired Man
- Choral work The Lord is my Shepherd
- Choral work The Enchanted Voices
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@simonhalsey Yes Indeed. Hence my confusion!
about 7 hours ago
I mean Martin Phipps. How silly of me to get this wrong especially as I was at choir school with him ☹️ https://t.co/okRYjN1BHx
about 7 hours ago
@petergregson Of course. How stupid of me.
about 7 hours ago
@petergregson Other interesting fact is I was a chorister with him. Not as interesting as the Britten thing (which… https://t.co/wV7xCLvk49
about 7 hours ago
I find Simon Phipps's magnificent score for #TheCrownS3 haunting: he has imbued every episode with a profound mela… https://t.co/bmhSxSfac2
about 7 hours ago