Richard Blackford

Richard Blackford is a distinguished English composer who has made a significant mark on both the concert and media landscapes. With a career spanning several decades, Blackford's music has been celebrated and performed globally, featuring in prestigious festivals such as Adelaide, Cork, Montepulciano, and Berlin. His versatility as a composer is evident in his extensive body of work, which includes a 4-hour score for the CNN/BBC series "Millennium," for which he was nominated for an Emmy Award. Blackford's educational background is equally impressive, having studied at the Royal College of Music in London, where he was awarded the Tagore Gold Medal, and later with the renowned Hans Werner Henze in Italy. His compositions, whether choral, vocal, or instrumental, are known for their depth and daring exploration of contemporary themes, making him a prominent figure in the world of classical music.