John Hawkins Music

‘Hawkins writes in a sound-language which can be enjoyable and even compelling, ensuring communication at a first hearing’

MUSIC AND MUSICIANS

Double Up

The Argilla Ensemble’s recital on 12 May 6.30 pm at the Royal Academy of Music, will include three of my pieces which feature double bass: ‘Worlds Apart’ (db/pno), ‘Waiting: Tango’ (vla/db) and ’Shadows’ (vla/db/pno)  Angela Burgess Recital Hall 6.30 pm, plus pieces by Debussy, Poulenc and Goetz.

Escape

On March 22nd pianist and composer Nathan Williamson included my ‘Escape’ in a recital in memory of composer Malcolm Lipkin. ‘Escape’ was originally written for Nancy Cooley to play at a concert in aid of the Freedom from Torture charity. It has since also been performed by Julian Broughton.

Mouth Piece

Warwick Music has just published my ‘Mouth Piece’ (a short bluesy showpiece for trumpet and piano) in sheet music and as PDF  adding it to my ‘Sonus’ (tuba and piano) which they published last year.

Crossings

Crossings for viola and guitar has just been released on a CD of the same name [Ashmont Music 1224] by Patricia McCarty (viola) and Bill Zito (guitar) American Record Guide reviewed it enthusiastically in May 2025  ” Crossings’ is an excellent addition to the repertoire with a rich variety of moods and textures.”

John Hawkins composer

John Hawkins studied composition with Malcolm Williamson and Elisabeth Lutyens. He has written a wide range of chamber, vocal, choral and orchestral pieces, which have been performed worldwide.