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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.

SUNRISE ON PORTHMISSEN

2016
4 mins
3333 4331 T+1 Hp Strings

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

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