Gary Higginson

Gary Higginson (born 1952) is a British composer.[1] Higginson trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama under Edmund Rubbra, Patric Standford, Buxton Orr and Alfred Nieman then at Birmingham University under John Joubert. He is a member of the Lakeland Composers group that also includes Arthur Butterworth, Robin Field and David Jennings.[2] He is a regular contributor of reviews to MusicWeb International.[3]

Higginson has written over 180 pieces, including orchestral works, two operas, two string quartets, and many solo sonatas and songs. He also composes brass band and educational music.[3]

Recordings

  • Songs of Innocence and Experience, Charlotte de Rothschild (soprano), Danielle Perrett (harp) Ely Cathedral Girls’ Choir and the Chapel Choir of Selwyn College, Cambridge, directed by Sarah MacDonald. Regent

References

  1. ^ Steven L. Rickards Twentieth-Century Countertenor Repertoire: A Guide -2008 Page 129 0810861038
  2. ^ The Lakeland Composers website
  3. ^ a b Gary Higginson biography, MusicWeb International


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