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Ivor Novello, Tony and Grammy winning lyricist, Herbert Kretzmer OBE has been awarded the PRS for Music Award for Extraordinary Achievement.
PRS for Music, presented the award in recognition of an exceptional contribution to British Music and Culture, at a ceremony and lunch at The Savoy in London, hosted by PRS Chairman Guy Fletcher OBE. Also attending were Sir Tim Rice, Don Black and Claude Schonberg.
Kretzmer’s career has produced an array of musical hits including the lyrics to the BBC’s satire That Was the Week That Was and lyrics to the film Goodness Gracious Me. In 1985 Kretzmer was invited to write the English version of the French musical Les Misérables by Alain Boublil and Claude Schonberg. Les Misérables was first performed at the Barbican Theatre in London in October 1985, and is still a hit in the West End 25 years later.
PRS for Music, presented the award in recognition of an exceptional contribution to British Music and Culture, at a ceremony and lunch at The Savoy in London, hosted by PRS Chairman Guy Fletcher OBE. Also attending were Sir Tim Rice, Don Black and Claude Schonberg.
Kretzmer’s career has produced an array of musical hits including the lyrics to the BBC’s satire That Was the Week That Was and lyrics to the film Goodness Gracious Me. In 1985 Kretzmer was invited to write the English version of the French musical Les Misérables by Alain Boublil and Claude Schonberg. Les Misérables was first performed at the Barbican Theatre in London in October 1985, and is still a hit in the West End 25 years later.
Guy Fletcher, PRS Chairman said: “It’s impossible to sum up the enormous contribution that Herbert has made to the UK and the international music scene and his timeless lyrics are still enjoyed by millions across the globe. It is a privilege on behalf of our wider membership to be able to honour him today”
