Musical Instruments

Geoffrey Burgon

Geoffrey Alan Burgon (15 July 1941 – 21 September 2010) was an English composer best known for his television and film scores. Among his most recognisable works are Monty Python's Life of Brian for film, and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Brideshead Revisited for television, the latter two earning Ivor Novello Awards in 1979 and 1981 respectively. He also won BAFTAs for his themes for the remake of The Forsyte Saga and Longitude. Burgon also achieved success and a serious following with vocal, orchestral, concert and stage works.

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• ▸Battlefield Band
• ▸Abraham Gottlob Werner
• ▸Cat Anderson

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