Feb 10, 2019 | News and events
Just rewritten this 5 minute drama for flute and ‘cello, first performed at the ‘Music Past and Present’ series in London:’… these lovers, these people entering into illusion glittering eyed, must be danced round with mockery, decorated...
Dec 22, 2018 | News and events
Pieces written in 2018 Grounds (Concertino for oboe and strings) The Dong with a Luminous Nose (Voice and Clarinet) Last Tango in Brighton (CoMA ensemble) Laments and Scherzos (Orchestra) Simplicius Simplicissimus (Clarinet and String Orchestra) Take Two (Guitar duo)...
Nov 13, 2018 | News and events
On Monday 19th November, Siân Philipps’ recital for violin and piano at Blackheath Concert Halls included my ‘Looking Back’ which I wrote for her and which she premiered two years ago in London. The concert also included music by Mendelssohn and...
Nov 6, 2018 | News and events
‘Tri’ is for six violas which is unusual but these three pieces exploit the wonderful rich sound which the combination produces. The many performances of ‘Tri’ include those given by students at the Royal Academy, London, the Royal Welsh School of Music...
Oct 16, 2018 | News and events
‘Grounds’ is a new concertino for oboe and string orchestra. The three short movements are based on different ground bases which develop into increasingly florid and passionate music.
Oct 12, 2018 | News and events
‘Time and Again – A Toccata for Orchestra’ is a new piece, fast and furious for four and a half minutes. The title comes from a fitful, many-times-repeated melody which appears across contrasting instrumental guises throughout. Hear it...
