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Goff Richards

1944 – 2011

British composer from Cornwall

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About Goff Richards

Lived 1944 – 2011 (aged 66). Goff Richards was a British conductor, composer, saxophonist, musicologist and music arranger.

Goff Richards (18 August 1944 – 25 June 2011), sometimes credited as Godfrey Richards, was a prominent Cornish brass band arranger and composer. He was born in Cornwall, He was also a prolific arranger for brass bands, and his works included "Hymns of Praise", "Shepherd's Song", "Over the Rainbow", "Mack the Knife", "New York, New York", "Chanson d'Amour", "I'll Walk with God", and "That's a Plenty". He also arranged and composed light orchestral and choral works, and his works have been performed by the King's Singers, Huddersfield Choral Society, London Brass, Evelyn Glennie and various BBC orchestras.

He is also credited to have written the solo piece Demelza (also known as The Maid of the Mist) under the pen name Hugh Nash, originally for E flat tenor horn then later for the soprano cornet.

He died on 25 June 2011 in Cheshire, following an illness, at the age of 66.

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Royal College of Music, University of Reading

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Who was Goff Richards?

British composer from Cornwall

When was Goff Richards born?

Goff Richards was born on 18 August 1944.

When did Goff Richards die?

Goff Richards died on 25 June 2011.

What was Goff Richards's occupation?

Goff Richards was a conductor, composer, saxophonist, musicologist and music arranger.

What nationality was Goff Richards?

Goff Richards was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Goff Richards

· Wikidata: Q2225015

· DBpedia: Goff Richards

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