Richard Fawkes was a British author, director, and librettist best known for blending classical music with storytelling in innovative ways. His acclaimed audiobooks, The History of Classical Music and The History of Opera, brought centuries of musical evolution to life through vivid narration and expertly curated excerpts. Beyond writing, he directed stage productions and documentaries—including operas like Faust—and penned librettos such as Survival Song and Biko. With a background at the BBC and deep ties to the arts, Fawkes spent his life interpreting music’s cultural impact across mediums with sophistication and warmth.