Herbert Howells

1892–1983 (age 91)

Biography

Herbert Howells enriched the English choral tradition with luminous compositions that married lyrical beauty to spiritual depth, while his teaching nurtured generations of composers and organists.

Honoured at Westminster Abbey, his music endures in cathedral choirs and concert halls, continuing to offer solace and wonder to listeners around the world.

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