Christopher-Hogwood-Obituary

Christopher Hogwood

1941 - 2014

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HOGWOOD CBE Christopher10.09.1941 - 24.09.2014At home in Cambridge,UK, after a short illness.Conductor, musicologist,keyboard player, ambassador for historically informed music and natural academic.A friend of music in Australia which he regularly visited as an esteemed soloist and conductor. He...

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We met very briefly in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia in the 70s and chatted about our mutual love of music and other things. He was going to Hong Kong for his next gig and sent me a lovely postcard. I will always remember his humor and laughter and have since own several of his recordings. Funnily enough years later I ended up living in a house across the street from Gerard Schwartz and his wife Jody. Jerry was the former director of The Seattle Symphony Orchestra and told me about his friend...

"Then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallow'd up in victory."
I Corinthians xv, 54. No. 49. Messiah.
Thank you Christopher.

One of the greats...sent to enrich our lives. Thank you, Christopher, for your work helped me to bring such glorious music into and inspire the lives of my pupils.

Rest in peace.

I'm so sorry for your loss, God does care for you-M

May you have hope, comfort and love from the God of all comfort. (Romans 15:33)

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

To the family, you have my sincere condolences in your loss at this time may the Almighty comfort you in your trials and give you his peace.2Cor1:2&3.