Geoffrey Burgon

Geoffrey Burgon
Burgon at Hales Grove, c. 1980s
Burgon at Hales Grove, c. 1980s
Background information
Born(1941-07-15)15 July 1941
Hampshire, England
Died21 September 2010(2010-09-21) (aged 69)
Gloucestershire, England
OccupationComposer

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.[1]

Burgon also achieved success and a serious following with vocal, orchestral, concert and stage works.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Geoffrey Burgon". The Daily Telegraph. London. 23 September 2010. Retrieved 17 August 2024.