Hymnus Universalus
2020
3 Minutes
*3222 4231 T+1 Hp Strings
Interlude from Ein Sternenzelt. There is also a version for unaccompanied choir SATB
Ein Sternenzelt
Completed 2021
(Variations on a Theme of Beethoven)
40 Minutes
*4*3*4*4 4331 T+4 2 Hp Strings
Meaning "A Canopy of Stars" this is a set of variations each depicting a different constellation. Many of the variations work as stand alone pieces and not all employ the full orchestra.
Adventures in Twilight
2013
50 minutes
Symphony for Large Orchestra :
*3*3*3*3 4*431 3T+5 2Hp Strings
Snowflakes on St Stephen's
2009
3 minutes
for orchestra :
*2222 2211 T+1 Hp Strings
Commissioned by City of Oxford Orchestra who gave 1st 4 performances conducted by Jacques Cohen
Three Nottingham Dances
1999
16 minutes
for orchestra :
*3*3*3*3 4331 T+4/5 Hp Cel Strings
(Golden Arrow - Allan a dale - Duel)
Commissioned by Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra
1st and 2nd Performances given by Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra/ Jacques Cohen
Score and parts available from Norsk Musikforlag
Listen to extracts on the audio page
Serenata Malinconica
1999
7 minutes
for small orchestra : Solo Cello or Vln or Vla 2222 2000 Glock Strings
Commissioned by Hounslow Youth Orchestra
Subsequently performed by Helix Ensemble, Hertfordshire Philharmonia, etc
Listen to extracts on the audio page
Elegy on a Floating Chord
1996/2012
12 minutes
for orchestra : *2222 2200 T Strings
Commissioned by Oxford University Chamber Orchestra
First and Second Performances given by Oxford University Chamber Orchestra in New York and subsequently performed by Isis Ensemble, Oxford Sinfonia, Surrey Sinfonietta, Composers' Orchestral Project, Covent Garden Chamber Orchestra, Kew Sinfonia, Hertfordshire Chamber Orchestra, Helix Ensemble and Bucharest Radio Orchestra who also broadcast it.
Winner, Surrey Sinfonietta Composers' Prize (1997)
Quiet Music
1992/2012
8 minutes
for orchestra :
*2*2*22 4231 T P Hp Strings
Over 20 performances by different conductors and orchestras
First Performance given by OUMS Chamber Orchestra/Jacques Cohen
Recorded for BBC film by Isis Ensemble
Score and parts available from Norsk Musikforlag
Listen to extract on the audio page