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14 November 2022

The Hired Man Leicester Haymarket 1984 Original Cast Recording Released

A restored & remastered studio recording has been released of the original cast performing THE HIRED MAN, in 1984, between their run at the Leicester Haymarket Theatre and the show’s West End debut. Available on all digital platforms. Spotify: The Hired Man Leicester Haymarket 1984 Apple Music: The Hired Man Leicester Haymarket 1984 Amazon Music: The Hired Man

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13 November 2020

Performers & Creatives working in the EU after January 1st

Howard’s twitter thread on the impact of Brexit on Musicians and others in the creative industries after January 1st prompted a huge response and resulted in this article in ByLine Times – link here.

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16 April 2020

Hymns to the Silence: Music and Solace in a time of crisis

In an article published today in the ByLine Times, Howard Goodall looks at how music has helped to express, escape and mourn previous traumas, and provides his own playlist to pass the pandemic.

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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

Not the Nine O'Clock News at 40

Howard Goodall (composer of NTNOCN) joins a panel revisiting the fast-paced, cutting-edge show that took pot shots at late-70s and 80s Britain. Monday 30th Sept – BFI Southbank

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31 August 2021

Unconditional Love

Coming soon, ‘Unconditional Love: A Cantata of Gratitude & Remembrance’, a new 36-minute choral work by @Howard_Goodall – commissioned by @stlukeshouston & set to launch in the US later this year with UK premiere to follow. More info & view complete score: https://fabermusic.com/news/howard-goodall-unconditional-love-a-cantata-of-gratitude-…

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21 April 2020

Loving Kindness

Loving Kindness, composed by Howard Goodall and sung by Aled Jones made this song demo in their homes  (link to youtube) to share with you as we felt its Hindu/Buddhist blessing texts fitted so well this challenging moment in time. We are doing this to support https://www.helpthemhelpus.co.uk/ Love from Aled & Howard 

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The Stunners Opera

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

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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5 April 2019

Nation’s All Time Favourite TV Themes

On Saturday 13th April Andrew Collins is joined by Howard Goodall at  the BFI to reveal the favourite TV Themes. Tickets £15, concs £12 (BFI Members pay £2 less than full price, £1.60 off concs). For more information click here.

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