Patrick Hawes
Patrick Hawes (PRS)
English composer who wholeheartedly embraces the English musical tradition
Selected Albums
- Classical InnovationsPurposeful & complex orchestral arrangements for unwinding plots
- AlaudaEncompassing traditional Irish jigs, country dance pieces, pastoral compositions and soaring themes.
- Christmas CarollingUplifting, a capella choir arrangements of much-loved carols by acclaimed composer Patrick Hawes.
- In BlossomAtmospheric strings and piano. Elegant and lively keys, smooth bow work and pizzicato passages.
Latest Tracks
On Christmas Day4612/1Trad - Arr. Patrick Hawes (PRS)Light & joyful arrangement of the well-known Christmas carol 'I Saw Three Ships' with catchy interplay between piano & percussion2:31- Sleigh Bell Ride4612/2Jaunty piano with sleigh bells & festive-style tuned percussion create a journey of Christmas wonder & excitement2:24
- Festive Noel4612/3Trad - Arr. Patrick Hawes (PRS)Bright arrangement of the famous Christmas carol 'The First Noel' with lively piano & festive high percussion2:28
- Joy At Christmas4612/4Trad - Arr. Patrick Hawes (PRS)Sprightly piano-led version of the Christmas carol 'Joy To The World' with sleigh bells & twinkly percussion accompaniment2:33
- Angelic Realms4612/5Trad - Arr. Patrick Hawes (PRS)Spirited piano-led version of the Christmas carol 'Angels from the Realms of Glory' with sparkling percussion accompaniment2:34
- Christmas Fair4612/6Jolly piano melody with sleigh bells & sparkling percussion. All the fun of the Christma Fair2:33
- In A Manger4612/7Trad - Arr. Patrick Hawes (PRS)Bright piano & festive-style percussion arrangement of the Christmas carol 'Away In A Manger'2:30
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The story behind the sound
English composer Patrick Hawes wholeheartedly embraces the English musical tradition. He devised the Highgrove Suite for HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales and drew inspiration from the Norfolk coast to create twelve piano pieces during his tenure as Composer in Residence at Classic FM. He is also the fastest ever and highest new entry into the station’s Hall of Fame for his album Blue in Blue, also nominated for a Classical Brit Award. His golden contributional touch has led to albums by Voces8, Julian Lloyd Webber, and Hayley Westenra to reach Number 1 on the classical charts. His majestic choral symphony work can be heard in The Great War Symphony, premiered at the Royal Albert Hall.