Howard Blake grew up in Sussex, at 18 winning the Hastings Festival Scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music, of which he is now a Fellow. Initially working as a composer and conductor for television and cinema, his prolific output include many film scores, including Ridley Scott's The Duellists (Special Jury Prize at Cannes) and A Month in the Country, (BFI Anthony Asquith Award for musical excellence). Howard's diverse body of work include compositions for the Royal Shakespeare Company, ballet scores for London Contemporary Dance Theatre, Ballet Rambert, The Sadler's Wells Royal Ballet and Gothenburg Opera for the opening of their new theatre in 1996. His classical, chamber and choral works range from the oratorio Benedictus, recorded by Sir David Willcocks to a Piano Concerto for Princess Diana's 30th birthday. Granpa and The Land of Counterpane to a Concerto for Flute and String Orchestra and the score for The Bear. In 1982 he wrote both words and music for The Snowman, which has become a classic. The Snowman stage-show and ballet have performed world-wide to much critical acclaim, and both the film and CD are perennial best sellers. The haunting theme song Walking in the Air is recognisable the world over. It achieved a unique status among singles in the UK when at its first release two different recordings charted at the same time. In recognition of his services to music, in all its forms, Howard Blake was awarded the OBE in 1994. The Snowman, Walking in the Air by Howard Blake is published by Faber Music. For a complete list of works and recordings available, please visit the Faber Music Web site at www.fabermusic.co.uk
The soundtrack is available on CD and is published by CBS/Sony the catalogue number is COL71116 and it can be ordered from you local music store with these details.