Music: Love Me Brought by Geoffrey Burgon
Performed by the Novello Choir. Published by Chester Novello CH78188. Recording used here by kind permission of Music Sales Ltd.
Love me Brought was played in Reflections for Advent, December the 12th by the
Church of England.
Philip Dukes and Josephine Knight
The first time I met Philip Dukes and Josephine Knight was at Josephine’s wedding. It was a memorable day because everyone was quite joyous with youth and hope.
None of us were to know that these two talented and accomplished musicians would in the future, both commission Geoffrey Burgon with these two exciting Concertos. That both of these Concerto’s would come together into what was ultimately Geoffrey’s last recording is strangely remarkable.
Here is an excerpt of the Viola Concerto featuring Philip Dukes powerful performance. This is our Album of the Month.
It is two years today that Mr Burgon passed away.
He is greatly missed by his family, friends, work colleauges and fans.
Hello We would like to thank everyone who has expressed interest in the blog about Geoffrey’s extraordinary career as one of Englands best composers of the 20th century.
We have been hard at work bringing the blog up to date, and will be posting more regular updates on Geoffrey’s works over the years. Please check back, as we have lots of unheard pieces of music that will be very interesting for anyone to hear, with images that we would also like to share with you from his career/personal life.
In the meantime, here is a photo taken from France that brings a smile to our faces with his son, Daniel:
Thanks and please check back for more updates in the near future!
