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.

"Berceuse au clair de lune" - Sleep Well - 2026-04-02T00:00:00.000000Z

Burgon: Canciones del alma, Acquainted with Night, Nunc dimittis, Worldës Blissë, This Ean Night & Lunar Beauty - 2023-06-02T00:00:00.000000Z

Burgon: Merciless Beauty, Cello Concerto & Viola Concerto - 2010-04-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Burgon: Nunc dimittis, Short Mass & Other Choral Music - 2006-11-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Remembrance: Choral Music In Memoriam - 2003-08-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Chronicles of Narnia (Music from the BBC Series) - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Geoffrey Burgon: Cathedral Music - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Brideshead Revisited (Music from the Original TV Series) - 1981-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Burgon: Requiem; Nunc dimittis - 1978-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Goodbye - 2024-01-11T00:00:00.000000Z

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