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- Richard Hickox was born on March 5, 1948 in Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire, England, UK. He is known for G-Force (2009), The Tree of Life (2011) and Lorenzo's Oil (1992). He was married to Pamela Helen Stephen and Frances Sheldon-Williams. He died on November 23, 2008 in Swansea, Wales, UK.
- SpousesPamela Helen Stephen(? - November 23, 2008) (his death, 2 children)Frances Sheldon-Williams (divorced, 1 child)
- He appeared many times at music festivals including the BBC Proms Concerts, Cheltenham, Bath, and Aldeburgh.
- His repertoire was varied, but he was known as a champion of British music and the great choral classics.
- He founded and directed the City of London Sinfonia. He also had a long connection with the Royal Opera in Covent Garden.
- In 2002, he was awarded a CBE for his contributions to British music.
- He was a major British conductor who made over 300 recordings and received five Gramophone Awards.
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