2011

Edward Gregson is an award-winning English composer of international standing, and one of the leading composers of his generation, whose music has been performed, recorded, and broadcast in many countries. He has written orchestral, chamber, instrumental, vocal and choral music, as well as music for theatre and television, with his contribution to the wind and brass repertoire being of particular significance worldwide. He has been commissioned by many leading orchestras and ensembles, including the BBC Philharmonic, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, and Halle orchestras.  He has won many awards and prizes, including an Ivors Academy Composer Award in 2019, and holds honorary degrees and fellowships from a dozen universities and music conservatoires.

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Gregson: ‘Music of the Angels’ – music for symphonic brass and percussion

British Bandsman: Editor’s ‘Album of the Year’ Award and Critic’s Choice 2020

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Gregson nominated for Ivors Composer Award

October 15, 2024

Edward Gregson has been nominated for an Ivors Composer Award in the Best Large Ensemble Category for his Viola Concerto (Three Goddesses), a concerto for viola and string orchestra, commissioned and premiered at the 2023 Presteigne Festival.…

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