Selected Works
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orchestral
Sharpham Meadow (2024)
A single-movement work for piano and orchestra with a duration of 29 and a half minutes. Instrumentation: 2(Pic.),A.Fl.,Ob.,C.A.,2Cl.(in A),B.Cl.,2(Cbsn.),423(B.Tbn.),1,Timp.,2(Cym.,B.D.,Gong.,Chimes,Vib.)/hp/pf.,Vln.I.Vln.II.Vla.Vlc.Cb. Written for Su Gorman and Steve Dymond, campaigners who fought for justice, but didn't live to see it.
The Skylark (2021)
A setting of John Clare's "The Syklark" (vers. published in 1935) for full orchestral and SSAA voices with a duration of 8 and a half minutes. Instrumentation: 3(pic, afl.)4(ca./bs.ob.),alt.sx.,3(bcl.)3(cbn)/433(bs.trmb.)/ten.tba.(euph.)/1(tba)/timp./4perc./2hp/SSAA/strings (16.14.12.10.8).
Elegy on Sudden Loss (2021)
An elegy for strings (16.14.12.10.8), with a duration of 8 minutes 09. The piece was recorded by the strings of the OpenSound Orchestra under Stanislav Malyshev at the MosFilm studios on 22 February 2022. The recording was also filmed and has now been released as a music video on YouTube. A CD of the recording is to be released in April 2022.
Piano Concerto No. 1 (2013-19)
A programmatic piano concerto in 'themed' movements: I: Cassiopeia; II: Andromeda; III: Perseus. Instrumentation: 2(pic)2(ca)2(cl in A)bcl.2(cbn)/222/1/timp./2perc./pf/strings. The overall duration is 42 minutes. (Read the Programme Note on Musicalics).
Amoration (2016)
An expressive work for piano and strings. Duration 6'50". Amoration was broadcast on the UK's Classic FM on Sunday, 8th May 2016, at 10:49 am on the Bill Turnbull programme. To learn more about Amoration see the programme note in this external link.
Cellular Automata Orchestral Suite (2009-13)
A five-movement orchestral suite inspired by the mathematical and computability phenomenon cellular automata. Overall duration c. 33 minutes. Instrumentation: 4(pic.)4(c/a)44(cbsn), alt sax, 4441, 4 perc, timp. 2 hp, cel, str. (min. 60 strings).
A single-movement work for piano and orchestra with a duration of 29 and a half minutes. Instrumentation: 2(Pic.),A.Fl.,Ob.,C.A.,2Cl.(in A),B.Cl.,2(Cbsn.),423(B.Tbn.),1,Timp.,2(Cym.,B.D.,Gong.,Chimes,Vib.)/hp/pf.,Vln.I.Vln.II.Vla.Vlc.Cb. Written for Su Gorman and Steve Dymond, campaigners who fought for justice, but didn't live to see it.
The Skylark (2021)
A setting of John Clare's "The Syklark" (vers. published in 1935) for full orchestral and SSAA voices with a duration of 8 and a half minutes. Instrumentation: 3(pic, afl.)4(ca./bs.ob.),alt.sx.,3(bcl.)3(cbn)/433(bs.trmb.)/ten.tba.(euph.)/1(tba)/timp./4perc./2hp/SSAA/strings (16.14.12.10.8).
Elegy on Sudden Loss (2021)
An elegy for strings (16.14.12.10.8), with a duration of 8 minutes 09. The piece was recorded by the strings of the OpenSound Orchestra under Stanislav Malyshev at the MosFilm studios on 22 February 2022. The recording was also filmed and has now been released as a music video on YouTube. A CD of the recording is to be released in April 2022.
Piano Concerto No. 1 (2013-19)
A programmatic piano concerto in 'themed' movements: I: Cassiopeia; II: Andromeda; III: Perseus. Instrumentation: 2(pic)2(ca)2(cl in A)bcl.2(cbn)/222/1/timp./2perc./pf/strings. The overall duration is 42 minutes. (Read the Programme Note on Musicalics).
Amoration (2016)
An expressive work for piano and strings. Duration 6'50". Amoration was broadcast on the UK's Classic FM on Sunday, 8th May 2016, at 10:49 am on the Bill Turnbull programme. To learn more about Amoration see the programme note in this external link.
Cellular Automata Orchestral Suite (2009-13)
A five-movement orchestral suite inspired by the mathematical and computability phenomenon cellular automata. Overall duration c. 33 minutes. Instrumentation: 4(pic.)4(c/a)44(cbsn), alt sax, 4441, 4 perc, timp. 2 hp, cel, str. (min. 60 strings).
Cellular Automata Orchestral Suite (2009-13)
Sanguis Venenatus (2009)
An elegy for string orchestra, written in memory of haemophiliacs and others who lost their lives as a result of the Tainted Blood Scandal. The title translates as Tainted Blood. Duration 5 minutes 30. Sanguis Venenatus was recorded on Saturday 9th July 2011 in Olomouc, Czech Republic with the strings of the Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Petr Vronský. (Learn more about Sanguis Venenatus on Wikipedia).
Five Songs of Pindar (2003)
A large-scale work in five movements for soprano, choir and orchestra based upon the 5 Olympic Disciplines of Ancient Greece: Sprint, Jump, Discus, Spear and Wrestling Match. The work utilises the poetry of Pindar, dedicated to the ancient Olympic winners. The text is set in the original Greek. Duration 25 minutes. Instrumentation: sop. solo, 2(dbl. picc.), 2(dbl. Ca), 2 (dbl. Clarinet in A), 2(dbl. Contra)/4.2(dbl Tpt in C).2.btbn.1.timp./4 perc./ choir/strings.
A Stirring in the Heavenlies (2000)
A through-composed orchestral work commissioned by the Worshipful Company of Musicians to celebrate the quincentenary of their livery company. Duration 16 minutes. Instrumentation: 3(pic. afl.)3(ca),3(bcl)3(cbn)/4431/timp.3perc./cel.,hp./strings. World première (abridged version), London Symphony Orchestra, Barbican, Sunday 17th December 2000.
Irish Reel (2000)
A single-movement work for orchestra written for TORSO and conductor, Marion Wood. Duration 7 minutes 30. Instrumentation: 2(afl./pic.)ob.ca./2(bcl.)2/3(III. ossia in C) 4.2.btbn.1/timp./2perc./2hp(ossia single hp.)/strings.
Marine — à travers les arbres (1997)
An impressionistic single-movement symphonic work for full orchestra. Duration 12 minutes. Instrumentation: 3(pic)3(ca[obda])33(cbn)/4441/timp.4 perc./hp.cel/strings. Marine - à travers les arbres won the first Masterprize International Composing Competition in April 1998. Read about Marine - à travers les arbres on Wikipedia.
Easdale (1996)
A symphonic work in three movements. Duration 16 minutes. Instrumentation: 2(pic)2(ca)2.1ebcl.1bcl.2(cbn)/4231,timp./4perc./hp/strings. Easdale won the Royal Philharmonic Society Prize in 1996 and a Constant and Kit Lambert Award from the Worshipful Company of Musicians.
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Nymphéas for Clarinet Choir (2016)
Adagio Assonnato (2000) for oboe, harp, strings Music for Film Credits (1996) for 9 players Ten Little Pieces (1995) for 8 players Nymphéas (1995) for 8 players Flame of Youth Fanfare (1990) for brass ensemble of 12 players |
Songs
Two Lovers (2009) for baritone and piano. Text: George Eliot
Un Grand Sommeil Noir (2008) for baritone and piano. Text: Paul Verlaine
Poem I from "Chamber Music" (1996) for soprano and harp. Text: James Joyce
Black Edge (1993) for mezzo-soprano and 8 players. Text: Laurie Lee
Invasion Summer (1993) for mezzo-soprano and 6 players. Text: Laurie Lee
Boy in Ice (1992) for mezzo-soprano and piano. Text: Laurie Lee
Un Grand Sommeil Noir (2008) for baritone and piano. Text: Paul Verlaine
Poem I from "Chamber Music" (1996) for soprano and harp. Text: James Joyce
Black Edge (1993) for mezzo-soprano and 8 players. Text: Laurie Lee
Invasion Summer (1993) for mezzo-soprano and 6 players. Text: Laurie Lee
Boy in Ice (1992) for mezzo-soprano and piano. Text: Laurie Lee
Chamber & Instrumental
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Works for Alto Saxophone and Piano (2019-2023):
Dragonfly (2017) for clarinet, bass clarinet and piano Seven Pieces (2017) for bass clarinet and piano
Spring Tide Arabesque (2016) for bass clarinet duo Nightwind (2016) for flute, violin and cello Ephemeral Nymphs (2015) for cello and piano Solo Piano Album "14 pieces" (2014) Three Pieces for Solo Cello (2011)
Irish Reel - Piano Transcription (2009) for piano solo String Quartet Cycle "Birds of Prey'' (2009) Equipoise (2005) for bass clarinet and piano In Memoriam (2002) for alto flute (¼-tone Kingma System), marimba, vibraphone, harp and strings Nymphèas for Two Pianos (2001), revised (2019) Alto Flute and Harp Book (2001)
Images of the Lake (1987) for solo flute Cornelyn (1986) La Maison Blanche dans les Collines (1986) for string quartet |
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Choral Works
Lament (2020)
A challenging a cappella setting of an English text (montage) in 8 parts throughout, cast for SSAATTBB choir with a duration c. 7 minutes. The text was inspired by passages from Scripture; from Isaiah and several other books and was written in memory of all who have lost their lives as a result of COVID-19.
Our God at Hand (2019)
An uplifting choral piece for SATB choir, with piano or keyboard accompaniment. Available through SMP Press.
Your Mercy, O Lord (2016)
A setting in English on the theme of God's Mercy for SSAA voices with piano accompaniment. Duration: 4:52. Published by Alliance Publications, Inc. (API).
Laudate Dominum (2015)
An a cappella setting of Psalm 116 (117) for SATB. Duration c. 3 minutes.
Psalm 22 (23) (2015)
A challenging setting (in Latin) of the profound, but well-known, Psalm 23 for five-part, SSATB voices. Duration c. 7 minutes.
Thou Art Worthy: A New Canticle (2015)
An a cappella setting of Revelation 4:11;5:9b-10;5:13. This is a revision of the canticle A Song of Revelation (2004). Duration c. 4 mins. This canticle is published by Alliance Publications, Inc. (API).
Ante Faciem Dei (2015)
An a cappella, Latin setting of Psalm 41:2-4 for SATB (div. SSATBB). Duration c. 4 mins. Published by Alliance Publications, Inc.
Your Eyes Fall Upon Us (2015)
An SATB anthem for remembrance. The text is an adaptation by Sue Threakall of verses from Psalm 90: 2-5, 9, 17; Psalm 34: 15;
Psalm 65: 5; Psalm 126: 4; Jeremiah 31: 9; Ecclesiastes 12: 7. Duration: 4'40" to 5 mins. The anthem was premièred during an annual Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance held at Charterhouse in the City of London on 31st October 2015 and has been sung each year since during the same remembrance service when it was relocated to St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate.
Psalm 22 (2015)
An a cappella setting of Psalm 22 (23), Dominus regit me, for SSATB. Duration c. 7 minutes.
Spera in Domino (2012)
A Latin setting of Psalm 36 for SATB in a plainsong idiom. This piece was written especially for Michael Vian Clark, Director of Music at Buckfast Abbey. Duration 3:40. Published by Alliance Publications, Inc.
Dixit Iniustus - Psalm 35 (2012)
A Latin, A Cappella setting of Psalm 35 (Vulgate 36) for SSAATTBB choir. Duration: c. 4 minutes. This piece was written especially for Michael Vian Clark.
Dies Quoque "Day of Narrow Anguish" (2012)
A secular, A Cappella work for mixed choir with the unusual voicing: coloratura solo, soprano I & II, alto I & II, male altos, a group of female tenors (or contralti), tenor I, tenor II, baritones, bass I & II, and bassi profondi. The text is a montage of select Latin verse (or lyrics) from the Mediaeval period. Duration: circa 7'00".
De Profundis (2011)
An a cappella Latin setting of Psalm 130 for SAATBB. Duration circa 3:30. This piece was written for Michael Vian Clark. Published by Paraclete Press, USA, in June 2013. (Listen to a short excerpt of this work).
How Long, O Lord? (2008)
An English setting of Psalm 13 for SATB choir with minimal divisi. Published by Colla Voce Music LLC.
Somnia (2007) Text: Petronius Arbiter; Translation: Helen Waddell
An advanced A Cappella choral piece in a modern idiom. Text set with the permission of the Estate of Helen Waddell and Constable & Robinson Ltd.
Spiritus (2005)
An a cappella choral piece in Latin, for SATB (non divivis). Duration 5'00.
Ave Regina Coelorum (2005)
An a cappella choral piece in Latin, for SATB choir.
Nunc Dimittis (2004)
An A Cappella choral setting of "The Song of Simeon" written for SATB with divisi. Published by Alliance Publications, Inc. (API).
Be Still and Know - Psalm 46 (2000)
A Cappella choral piece for SATB (with divisi). Duration 4 minutes 30. Originally written at the request of David H. Jones and dedicated to the Dona Nobis Pacem Chorale for performance at Ettington Village Church in September 2000. World premiere, (revised version) Belfast Philharmonic Society, Conductor Marion Wood, Waterfront Hall, Belfast, June 2001. Published by Walton Choral (HL08501516).
A challenging a cappella setting of an English text (montage) in 8 parts throughout, cast for SSAATTBB choir with a duration c. 7 minutes. The text was inspired by passages from Scripture; from Isaiah and several other books and was written in memory of all who have lost their lives as a result of COVID-19.
Our God at Hand (2019)
An uplifting choral piece for SATB choir, with piano or keyboard accompaniment. Available through SMP Press.
Your Mercy, O Lord (2016)
A setting in English on the theme of God's Mercy for SSAA voices with piano accompaniment. Duration: 4:52. Published by Alliance Publications, Inc. (API).
Laudate Dominum (2015)
An a cappella setting of Psalm 116 (117) for SATB. Duration c. 3 minutes.
Psalm 22 (23) (2015)
A challenging setting (in Latin) of the profound, but well-known, Psalm 23 for five-part, SSATB voices. Duration c. 7 minutes.
Thou Art Worthy: A New Canticle (2015)
An a cappella setting of Revelation 4:11;5:9b-10;5:13. This is a revision of the canticle A Song of Revelation (2004). Duration c. 4 mins. This canticle is published by Alliance Publications, Inc. (API).
Ante Faciem Dei (2015)
An a cappella, Latin setting of Psalm 41:2-4 for SATB (div. SSATBB). Duration c. 4 mins. Published by Alliance Publications, Inc.
Your Eyes Fall Upon Us (2015)
An SATB anthem for remembrance. The text is an adaptation by Sue Threakall of verses from Psalm 90: 2-5, 9, 17; Psalm 34: 15;
Psalm 65: 5; Psalm 126: 4; Jeremiah 31: 9; Ecclesiastes 12: 7. Duration: 4'40" to 5 mins. The anthem was premièred during an annual Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance held at Charterhouse in the City of London on 31st October 2015 and has been sung each year since during the same remembrance service when it was relocated to St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate.
Psalm 22 (2015)
An a cappella setting of Psalm 22 (23), Dominus regit me, for SSATB. Duration c. 7 minutes.
Spera in Domino (2012)
A Latin setting of Psalm 36 for SATB in a plainsong idiom. This piece was written especially for Michael Vian Clark, Director of Music at Buckfast Abbey. Duration 3:40. Published by Alliance Publications, Inc.
Dixit Iniustus - Psalm 35 (2012)
A Latin, A Cappella setting of Psalm 35 (Vulgate 36) for SSAATTBB choir. Duration: c. 4 minutes. This piece was written especially for Michael Vian Clark.
Dies Quoque "Day of Narrow Anguish" (2012)
A secular, A Cappella work for mixed choir with the unusual voicing: coloratura solo, soprano I & II, alto I & II, male altos, a group of female tenors (or contralti), tenor I, tenor II, baritones, bass I & II, and bassi profondi. The text is a montage of select Latin verse (or lyrics) from the Mediaeval period. Duration: circa 7'00".
De Profundis (2011)
An a cappella Latin setting of Psalm 130 for SAATBB. Duration circa 3:30. This piece was written for Michael Vian Clark. Published by Paraclete Press, USA, in June 2013. (Listen to a short excerpt of this work).
How Long, O Lord? (2008)
An English setting of Psalm 13 for SATB choir with minimal divisi. Published by Colla Voce Music LLC.
Somnia (2007) Text: Petronius Arbiter; Translation: Helen Waddell
An advanced A Cappella choral piece in a modern idiom. Text set with the permission of the Estate of Helen Waddell and Constable & Robinson Ltd.
Spiritus (2005)
An a cappella choral piece in Latin, for SATB (non divivis). Duration 5'00.
Ave Regina Coelorum (2005)
An a cappella choral piece in Latin, for SATB choir.
Nunc Dimittis (2004)
An A Cappella choral setting of "The Song of Simeon" written for SATB with divisi. Published by Alliance Publications, Inc. (API).
Be Still and Know - Psalm 46 (2000)
A Cappella choral piece for SATB (with divisi). Duration 4 minutes 30. Originally written at the request of David H. Jones and dedicated to the Dona Nobis Pacem Chorale for performance at Ettington Village Church in September 2000. World premiere, (revised version) Belfast Philharmonic Society, Conductor Marion Wood, Waterfront Hall, Belfast, June 2001. Published by Walton Choral (HL08501516).