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The Ivors Academy Honours
The Ivors Academy Honours 2 October 2025
1 Dec 2020

Cecilia McDowall

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The Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Works Collection recognises an exceptional body of classical works. In presenting the award to Cecilia McDowall the Academy said that Cecilia is “a highly skilful and captivating composer who communicates through her music with stunning beauty, sensitivity and impact.”

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Watch Cecilia's acceptance speech here and see some of her colleagues sending their congratulations on her award here

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