Aldeburgh English Song Project
I am excited to announce that I have been accepted onto the Aldeburgh English Song Project, run by composers John Woolrich and Huw Watkins, poet Lavinia Greenlaw and singer Richard Edgar Wilson. The project, as part of the Britten centenary celebrations, starts in February with a week in Aldeburgh where we will start work on new pieces for voice and piano. These will then be performed by young singers in a workshop with Ian Bostridge at the Aldeburgh Festival in June, as well as other exciting events at Brunel Institute and Dartington International Summer School.
(Posted on 10/01/13)
Studying in Paris
I am very grateful to the PRS and Bliss Trust for their generous funding to support a week's intensive course at Paris's prestigious IRCAM (Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique. The course will focus on the software Max MSP, and will help me greatly in preparation for the piece that I'm writing for Amy Green (saxophone) and the RCM Wind Ensemble. It's all taught in French, so I will have to brush up on my long lost linguistic skills!
(Posted on 30/11/12)
Apprentice Composer with Orchestra of the Swan
I have recently been appointed as an 'Apprentice Composer' with the acclaimed Orchestra of the Swan as part of their 5 Shorts project. Working alongside their 'PRS Composer in the House', Huw Watkins, four of us will be writing new works for the orchestra, in honour of Britten's centenary year. Other composers on the scheme including Kirsty Devaney, Ian Fisher and Fraya Waley-Cohen and myself will also be working with A-level students from the local area to produce new works. Follow the blog to keep up to date!
(Posted on 01/10/12)
Performance in Prague
I had a great time revisiting Prague to hear my piece 'Jetez!' performed in its string orchestra version in the spectacular Rudolfinum Hall. Miriam Nemcova did a great job conducting the fantastic Karlovy Vary Orchestra in a programme consisting of two other premieres of past competition winners. Many thanks to the International Antonin Dvorak Composition Competition for making this possible!
(Posted on 02/08/12)
New look for website
I have recently updated this site, and some of the sections are coming soon! If anything doesn't work, or if you have any other feedback, please get in touch via the Contact page.
(Posted on 01/08/12)
RCM Graduation and Adrian Cruft Composition Prize
I was excited to find out recently that I completed my Masters Course at the RCM with Distinction, and was awarded the Adrian Cruft Composition Prize for my final portfolio. A fantastic end to a fun, challenging and invaluable two years at the RCM, studying with Kenneth Hesketh, and a lot of very talented colleagues!
(Posted on 06/07/12)
'Immortal Coils' in NonClassical gig
My piece Immortal Coils has been selected to be played as part of the first collaboration between RCM Contemporary and NonClassical record label. The gig takes place on 5th July at The Macbeth in Hoxton, and features works by other RCM composers as well as performances by the Shoals Duo, Magnetic Chamber and DJ sets from Gabriel Prokofiev and Richard Lannoy. Click here for more info…
(Posted on 20/06/12)
'Jetez!' through to the finals!
My piece for sting quartet 'Jetez!' has reached the finals of the international Villiers Quartet New Works Competition after an initial selection process by the quartet, followed by an online vote. The piece will now be performed at St. Andrews Church, Fulham on April 29th, where the winner will be decided by an audience vote.
(Posted on 06/04/12)
Performance at St. Martin in the Fields
Olivia Jaguers gave the premiere of my solo harp piece, 'Trapped' in a lunchtime concert at St. Martin in the Fields today. Check out the video of her great performance here...
(Posted on 20/03/12)
Work on new independent film
I have recently been selected to work on the soundtrack for a new film by 51 Prod. This claustrophobic, psychological thriller is inspired by the director David Lynch, and should be finished in April, with a screening in May.
(Posted on 03/03/12)
Opera to be performed at RCM
A 15-minute opera scene that I wrote recently, with a libretto by Alex Knox, has been selected to be performed in the Britten Theatre at the RCM in May 2012. The six scenes performed that evening will be based in some way on the Titanic disaster, or Scott’s failed expedition to the Antarctic, to mark the 100th anniversary of these events. Our scene draws parallels between the Titanic disaster and the recent financial collapse, in particular the risky strategies used by those in power.
(Posted on 23/12/11)
Christmas Carol performance
Award winning London-based chamber choir, Chantage will be performing my carol, ‘Still he lay...’ in their annual concert in the heart of London’s West End this Christmas. The carol was originally commissioned by ‘Ottovoci’ and sets a poem by an old friend Alex Knox. Click here to see a video of the performance.
(Posted on 21/12/11)
Performance at RNCM
My piece ‘Schism’, originally premiered in France this summer, is being performed again this week by saxophonist Tom Thorp in his final recital at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. This is not only the British premiere of the piece, but also the first performance of a significantly revised version of the piece, so it will be exciting to hear it in its new state.
(Posted on 24/11/11)
Competition Success!
After an intensive week of composition in Prague at the finals of the International Antonin Dvorak Composition Competition, I was thrilled to win the 1st overall prize and two category prizes. The prize includes a performance of my piece at next year’s opening concert.
(Posted on 01/08/11)
French premiere of 'Schism'
At the end of June, the usually sleepy town of Auvillar was taken over by an international group of composers and the resident ensemble ECCE for the ‘Etchings Festival 2011’. At one of the three concerts held in the village chapel, Mary Joy Patchett premiered my solo sax piece ‘Schism’. Mary Joy’s exceptional technical skill, sensitive interpretation and wide variety of tone, made the experience of working with her throughout the week invaluable and great fun.
(Posted on 03/07/11)
Orkney Premiere by London Sinfonietta
As part of the St. Magnus International Festival, members of the London Sinfonietta premiered my piece ‘Colossus’ in a lunchtime concert today in St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall. A fantastic end to a great week of workshops and masterclasses.
(Posted on 23/06/11)
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(Posted on 10/01/13)
Studying in Paris
(Posted on 30/11/12)
Apprentice Composer with Orchestra of the Swan
(Posted on 01/10/12)
Performance in Prague
I had a great time revisiting Prague to hear my piece 'Jetez!' performed in its string orchestra version in the spectacular Rudolfinum Hall. Miriam Nemcova did a great job conducting the fantastic Karlovy Vary Orchestra in a programme consisting of two other premieres of past competition winners. Many thanks to the International Antonin Dvorak Composition Competition for making this possible!
(Posted on 02/08/12)
New look for website
I have recently updated this site, and some of the sections are coming soon! If anything doesn't work, or if you have any other feedback, please get in touch via the Contact page.
(Posted on 01/08/12)
RCM Graduation and Adrian Cruft Composition Prize
I was excited to find out recently that I completed my Masters Course at the RCM with Distinction, and was awarded the Adrian Cruft Composition Prize for my final portfolio. A fantastic end to a fun, challenging and invaluable two years at the RCM, studying with Kenneth Hesketh, and a lot of very talented colleagues!
(Posted on 06/07/12)
'Immortal Coils' in NonClassical gig
My piece Immortal Coils has been selected to be played as part of the first collaboration between RCM Contemporary and NonClassical record label. The gig takes place on 5th July at The Macbeth in Hoxton, and features works by other RCM composers as well as performances by the Shoals Duo, Magnetic Chamber and DJ sets from Gabriel Prokofiev and Richard Lannoy. Click here for more info…
(Posted on 20/06/12)
'Jetez!' through to the finals!
My piece for sting quartet 'Jetez!' has reached the finals of the international Villiers Quartet New Works Competition after an initial selection process by the quartet, followed by an online vote. The piece will now be performed at St. Andrews Church, Fulham on April 29th, where the winner will be decided by an audience vote.
(Posted on 06/04/12)
Performance at St. Martin in the Fields
(Posted on 20/03/12)
Work on new independent film
I have recently been selected to work on the soundtrack for a new film by 51 Prod. This claustrophobic, psychological thriller is inspired by the director David Lynch, and should be finished in April, with a screening in May.
(Posted on 03/03/12)
Opera to be performed at RCM
A 15-minute opera scene that I wrote recently, with a libretto by Alex Knox, has been selected to be performed in the Britten Theatre at the RCM in May 2012. The six scenes performed that evening will be based in some way on the Titanic disaster, or Scott’s failed expedition to the Antarctic, to mark the 100th anniversary of these events. Our scene draws parallels between the Titanic disaster and the recent financial collapse, in particular the risky strategies used by those in power.
(Posted on 23/12/11)
Christmas Carol performance
Award winning London-based chamber choir, Chantage will be performing my carol, ‘Still he lay...’ in their annual concert in the heart of London’s West End this Christmas. The carol was originally commissioned by ‘Ottovoci’ and sets a poem by an old friend Alex Knox. Click here to see a video of the performance.
(Posted on 21/12/11)
Performance at RNCM
My piece ‘Schism’, originally premiered in France this summer, is being performed again this week by saxophonist Tom Thorp in his final recital at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. This is not only the British premiere of the piece, but also the first performance of a significantly revised version of the piece, so it will be exciting to hear it in its new state.
(Posted on 24/11/11)
Competition Success!
(Posted on 01/08/11)
French premiere of 'Schism'
(Posted on 03/07/11)
Orkney Premiere by London Sinfonietta
As part of the St. Magnus International Festival, members of the London Sinfonietta premiered my piece ‘Colossus’ in a lunchtime concert today in St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall. A fantastic end to a great week of workshops and masterclasses.
(Posted on 23/06/11)
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Performances
17th July 2013
Schism (for alto saxophone)
Amy Green, Riot Ensemble,
The Meeting House, Brighton
More info...
16th July 2013
Schism (for alto saxophone)
Amy Green, Riot Ensemble,
The Forge, London
More info...
22nd June, 2013
The Thought-Fox (for baritone and piano)
Britten-Pears Young Artists, Aldeburgh Parish Church
30th April, 2013
From the Edge of Space (for symphony orchestra)
Foundation Orchestra, Pamoja Hall, Sevenoaks
23rd April, 2013
I give you the end of a golden string… (for chamber choir)
Sennocke Consort, Pamoja Hall, Sevenoaks
12th February, 2013
On This Island (for string orchestra + piano)
Orchestra of the Swan & Huw Watkins, Civic Hall, Stratford-Upon-Avon More info...
30th July, 2012'Jetez!' (for string orchestra)
International Antonin Dvorak Composition Competition (cond. Miriam Nemcova), Rudolfinium Dvorak Hall, Prague
14th July, 2012
Rasgueado (for chamber ensemble)
East Coast Contemporary Ensemble, Etchings Festival, Auvillar, France More info...
7th July, 2012
'Kyrie' (for double choir, string orchestra and organ)
Cantus Ensemble, St. Cyprian's Church, London More info...
5th July, 2012
'Immortal Coils' (for chamber ensemble)
RCM/NonClassical, The Macbeth, London More info...
11th-12th May, 2012
'White Star' (a chamber opera scene)
RCMusic in association with Tête à Tête, RCM Britten Theatre, London More info...
11th May, 2012, (1.15pm)
'Night Memories (for soprano and piano)
Eleanor Janes, Blackheath Halls, London More info...
3rd/9th May, 2012
'Spiral' (for alto saxophone)
Amy Green, RCM Recital Hall, London
29th April, 2012
'Jetez!' (for string quartet)
Villiers Quartet, St. Andrew's Church, London
More info...
17th July 2013
Schism (for alto saxophone)
Amy Green, Riot Ensemble,
The Meeting House, Brighton
More info...
16th July 2013
Schism (for alto saxophone)
Amy Green, Riot Ensemble,
The Forge, London
More info...
22nd June, 2013
The Thought-Fox (for baritone and piano)
Britten-Pears Young Artists, Aldeburgh Parish Church
30th April, 2013
From the Edge of Space (for symphony orchestra)
Foundation Orchestra, Pamoja Hall, Sevenoaks
23rd April, 2013
I give you the end of a golden string… (for chamber choir)
Sennocke Consort, Pamoja Hall, Sevenoaks
12th February, 2013
On This Island (for string orchestra + piano)
Orchestra of the Swan & Huw Watkins, Civic Hall, Stratford-Upon-Avon More info...
30th July, 2012'Jetez!' (for string orchestra)
International Antonin Dvorak Composition Competition (cond. Miriam Nemcova), Rudolfinium Dvorak Hall, Prague
14th July, 2012
Rasgueado (for chamber ensemble)
East Coast Contemporary Ensemble, Etchings Festival, Auvillar, France More info...
7th July, 2012
'Kyrie' (for double choir, string orchestra and organ)
Cantus Ensemble, St. Cyprian's Church, London More info...
5th July, 2012
'Immortal Coils' (for chamber ensemble)
RCM/NonClassical, The Macbeth, London More info...
11th-12th May, 2012
'White Star' (a chamber opera scene)
RCMusic in association with Tête à Tête, RCM Britten Theatre, London More info...
11th May, 2012, (1.15pm)
'Night Memories (for soprano and piano)
Eleanor Janes, Blackheath Halls, London More info...
3rd/9th May, 2012
'Spiral' (for alto saxophone)
Amy Green, RCM Recital Hall, London
29th April, 2012
'Jetez!' (for string quartet)
Villiers Quartet, St. Andrew's Church, London
More info...