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  2. 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.

  3. Sep 22, 2010 · Terry Jones. Wed 22 Sep 2010 14.10 EDT. The composer Geoffrey Burgon, who has died aged 69 after a short illness, wrote some of the most memorable music for television drama of recent decades....

  4. Discover the captivating compositions of Geoffrey Burgon, including his acclaimed Requiem and popular theme for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Renowned for his accessible yet powerful music, Burgon's work continues to be cherished by classical audiences and critics alike.

  5. About. News. Concertos. Choral. Film/TV. Recordings. Sheet Music. Bafta award winning English composer best known for his television and film scores.

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  7. Geoffrey Burgon passes away, aged 69. The acclaimed British composer, famed for his TV and film scores, died peacefully last night in the company of family. Burgon found huge commercial and critical success with his TV and film scores. Among his most famous works were Brideshead Revisited, The Chronicles Of Narnia, Dr Who, Monty Python’s Life ...

  8. Geoffrey Burgon enjoyed the kind of popular success that most classical composers can only dream about. The Nunc dimittis from his music for the BBC thriller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, which ...

  9. Biography. ‘A composer who has something worth saying and knows how to say it’ – that was The Guardian’s verdict on Geoffrey Burgons Requiem, premiered at the Three Choirs Festival in 1976. The Times went further, calling it ‘This year’s most important new work’. The date is significant. In the mid-1970s modernism was still the ...