King's composer Professor Richard Causton shortlisted for an IVOR Classical award

Richard Causton, University Professor of Composition and Fellow in Music, has been nominated for a 2025 IVORS Classical Award.

His composition If I Could Tell You (commissioned and premiered earlier this year by the Fidelio Trio) has been shortlisted for an IVORS Classical Award in the Best Small Chamber Composition category.

Judged by composers for composers, the IVORS Classical Awards recognise excellence in craft and creativity. They are the UK's flagship awards for classical composition. Presented by The Ivors Academy, they celebrate creative excellence in British and Irish composing. Previous winners include Sir Harrison Birtwistle, Errollyn Wallen CBE, Dame Judith Weir, Jonny Greenwood and Mark-Antony Turnage.

The final announcement is made at the Awards Ceremony on the South Bank on 11th Nov and also on BBC Radio 3. 

Find out about all the nominees for this year's IVORS Classical Awards.