Patrick Hawes (born 1958) is a British composer. He studied at the University of Durham before working as a teacher of music and English, being appointed composer in residence at Charterhouse School, where he produced a children's opera and several other choral works, some in partnership with his brother, Andrew. He is Classic FM's Composer in Residence for 2006–2007.He currently lives on the Norfolk coast, and draws influence from the beauty of nature, English literature, and his Christian faith. Biography The popularity of Patrick Hawes?s music derives from a rich, tonal style influenced by his love of the English Romantic tradition as well as the Renaissance and Baroque. Patrick is also strongly influenced by the, what can only be described as 'Im nine years old and I've just discovered triads' genre. Good examples of this highly complicated art-form can often be heard on Classic FM, as a filler before the news. His special

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