Patrick Hawes

Patrick Hawes (born 1958) is a British composer.

He studied at the University of Durham before working as a teacher of music and English, being appointed composer in residence at Charterhouse School, where he produced a children's opera and several other choral works, some in partnership with his brother, Andrew. He is Classic FM's Composer in Residence for 2006–2007. He currently lives on the Norfolk coast, and draws influence from the beauty of nature, English literature, and his Christian faith. Less well known is that Patrick Hawes is a keen organist and holds the Fellowship award from the Royal College of Organists

Biography

The popularity of Patrick Hawes’s music derives from a rich, tonal style influenced by his love of the English Romantic tradition as well as the Renaissance and Baroque. His special affection for vocal music has resulted in several collaborations with his brother, the poet Andrew Hawes, including the children’s opera "A King’s Ransom" and the choral work "The Land", both written while Composer in Residence at Charterhouse School in Surrey. His song cycle "The Call" was premiered in Lincoln Cathedral in 1999 with the English Chamber Orchestra and soprano Janet Coxwell. In 2002 he wrote his first film score "The Incredible Mrs Ritchie", directed by Paul Johansson.

Career highlights

*1990: taught music and English at Pangbourne School, UK.
*1990–7: Composer-in-Residence at Charterhouse School, UK.
*2001: wrote theme tune for Rugby World Cup on ITV channel in UK.
*2004: debut album "Blue in Blue" fastest new entry by a new composer on Classic FM's Hall of Fame.
*2005: "Lullaby" premiered at the Wigmore Hall; "Blue in Blue" nominated for a Classical BRIT Award.
*2005: "Quanta Qualia" released on Hayley Westenra's album "Odyssey".
*2007: "Towards the Light UK Tour"
*2008: "Hearts of England" England Rugby League World Cup song, recorded by Jonathan Ansell and released on his album "Forever" cite news
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Key works

* "The Call" (1999; soprano, orchestra)
* "The Blue Bird Variations" (2002; soloists, choir, orchestra)
* "Pavane from "The Incredible Mrs Ritchie" (2002; guitar, chamber orchestra)
* "The Lazarus Requiem" (2004; soloists, choir, orchestra)
* "Quanta Qualia" (2004; choir)
* "Lullaby" (2005; violin, piano)
* "Towards the Light" (2006; piano)

Selected recordings

* [http://www.chesternovello.com/Default.aspx?TabId=2441&State_2934=2&discId_2934=838 Blue in Blue] - Black Box BBM1081
* "Blue in Blue: choral music plus new recordings" - Universal Classics and Jazz UCJ 4763020
* "Quanta Qualia" - Decca 4757157
* "Towards the Light"- Sony BMG

External links

* [http://www.patrickhawes.com Official website]
* [http://www.chesternovello.com/Default.aspx?TabId=2431&State_2905=2&composerId_2905=647 Patrick Hawes' homepage at Chester Music]
* [http://www.musicsales.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabID=211&ItemID=38 Patrick Hawes' homepage at Music Sales Film & TV]