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[SYMPHONY] [CONCERTOS] [OVERTURES, SUITES ETC.] [ORCHESTRA WITH PROJECTED FILM (OR NARRATOR)] [VOCAL WITH ORCHESTRA] [LIBRARY] [VARIOUS] [STRING ORCHESTRA]
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SYMPHONY
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'SYMPHONY NO. 4 - THE DUELLISTS'
op.642 (January 2013)
Music from the orchestral score of Ridley Scott's film masterpiece
Music from the orchestral score of Ridley Scott's film masterpiece
'*SYMPHONY NO.3 - 'THE SNOWMAN''
op.595 (January 2010)
A work combining the music of 'The Snowman' (both the film and the ballet) into a symphony for choir and orch.
A work combining the music of 'The Snowman' (both the film and the ballet) into a symphony for choir and orch.
'*SYMPHONY NO. 2 - 'TOCCATA''
op.386 (May 1988)
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A 'concerto for orchestra' commissioned for the 30th anniversary of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in an extended one-movement form consisting of a toccata, fugue and finale. aka 'A celebration of the orchestra'.'
A 'concerto for orchestra' commissioned for the 30th anniversary of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in an extended one-movement form consisting of a toccata, fugue and finale. aka 'A celebration of the orchestra'.'
'*SYMPHONY NO. 1 - IMPRESSIONS OF A CITY - MOVEMENT FOR ORCHESTRA'
op.42 (January 1967)
Symphonic concert work in one movement
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Symphonic concert work in one movement
CONCERTOS
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'WALKING IN THE AIR FOR SOLO VIOLIN, SOLO CELLO AND STRING ORCHESTRA'
op.691 (June 2017)
'SLEEPWALKING FOR SOPRANO VOCALISE AND STRING ORCHESTRA'
op.687 (May 2017)
An arrangement of the work originally for 8 cellos and soprano
An arrangement of the work originally for 8 cellos and soprano
'ELEGIA STRAVAGANTE, DUO CONCERTANTE FOR SOLO VIOLIN, SOLO CELLO AND ORCHESTRA'
op.686 (February 2017)
A double concerto for soloists and orchestra (adapted from the Piano Trio no. 3, composed 2014)
A double concerto for soloists and orchestra (adapted from the Piano Trio no. 3, composed 2014)
'OBOE CONCERTO'
op.683 (August 2016)
Concert work for oboe and strings (an adaptation of the bassoon concerto)
Concert work for oboe and strings (an adaptation of the bassoon concerto)
'ELEGIA STRAVAGANTE for violin, cello and chamber orchestra'
op.666 (October 2014)
an arrangement of Elegia Stravagante
an arrangement of Elegia Stravagante
'THE ENCHANTMENT OF VENUS FOR BASSOON AND STRING ORCHESTRA'
op.655 (January 2014)
a concertino - an arrangement of the work originally for basset clarinet
a concertino - an arrangement of the work originally for basset clarinet
'CLARINET CONCERTO - INVOCATION, CEREMONY AND ROUND DANCE'
op.329a (November 2011)
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(revised edition) Dame Thea King had commissioned the concerto and performed the premiere and recording with the ECO. She was delighted with it as written, but Martin Kingsbury, publishing director of Faber Music, insisted that it should be much more 'showy' and I had to rescore the solo part. Not surprisingly Thea was extremely upset and sadly refused to ever play it again.
(revised edition) Dame Thea King had commissioned the concerto and performed the premiere and recording with the ECO. She was delighted with it as written, but Martin Kingsbury, publishing director of Faber Music, insisted that it should be much more 'showy' and I had to rescore the solo part. Not surprisingly Thea was extremely upset and sadly refused to ever play it again.
'THE ENCHANTMENT OF VENUS, CONCERTINA FOR BASSET-CLARINET AND STRING ORCHESTRA'
op.566a (June 2011)
An arrangement for basset-clarinet and string orchestra of a work originally for basset-clarinet and piano
An arrangement for basset-clarinet and string orchestra of a work originally for basset-clarinet and piano
'BASSOON CONCERTO'
op.607 (September 2009)
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Concerto for bassoon and string orchestra
Concerto for bassoon and string orchestra
'FLUTE CONCERTO'
op.493A (October 1996)
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A transcription from the original work for flute and string quartet.
A transcription from the original work for flute and string quartet.
'*VIOLIN CONCERTO 'Requiem to the memory of a most true and saintly soul''
op.441 (July 1992)
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Available on ASV digital CD record label DCA 905 (1994) stereo.
Available on ASV digital CD record label DCA 905 (1994) stereo.
'DIVERSIONS FOR MARIMBA AND ORCHESTRA'
op.439 (September 1991)
A transcription of 'Diversions for cello and orchestra'
A transcription of 'Diversions for cello and orchestra'
'*PIANO CONCERTO'
op.412 (April 1991)
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A concerto for piano and orchestra in three movements
A concerto for piano and orchestra in three movements
'DIVERSIONS - CONCERTO FOR CELLO AND ORCHESTRA - major diversions on a minor theme'
op.337 (September 1984)
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A work in eight movements
A work in eight movements
'*CLARINET CONCERTO'
op.329 (February 1984)
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Concerto for clarinet and chamber orchestra commissioned and premiered by THEA KING
Concerto for clarinet and chamber orchestra commissioned and premiered by THEA KING
'*CONCERTO FOR OBOE AND STRING ORCHESTRA'
op.131B (July 1971)
A transcription from the original oboe quintet.
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A transcription from the original oboe quintet.
OVERTURES, SUITES ETC.
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'*AGATHA ORCHESTRAL SUITE'
op.702 (June 2018)
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Score of the orchestral suite taken from the 1979 Warner Brothers film starring Dustin Hoffmann and Vanessa Redgrave
Score of the orchestral suite taken from the 1979 Warner Brothers film starring Dustin Hoffmann and Vanessa Redgrave
'MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM - SUITE FOR ORCHESTRA'
op.656 (March 2014)
A suite for 3 sopranos and small orchestra created from the music of Adrian Noble's Royal Shakespeare Company film
A suite for 3 sopranos and small orchestra created from the music of Adrian Noble's Royal Shakespeare Company film
'*SARABAND OF TRUE DELIGHTS'
op.347a (January 2014)
Short instrumental concert piece - excerpt from music for Shakespeare's 'As you like it'
Short instrumental concert piece - excerpt from music for Shakespeare's 'As you like it'
'SUITE FROM THE BALLET 'THE SNOWMAN' (FOR SATB CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA)'
op.575 (November 2009)
Concert work for SATB and orchestra (optional solo treble in Walking in the Air) in 6 movements
Concert work for SATB and orchestra (optional solo treble in Walking in the Air) in 6 movements
'THE DUELLISTS (SECOND SUITE FOR ORCHESTRA)'
op.593 (September 2008)
An arrangement of music from the film 'The Duellists' for orchestra
An arrangement of music from the film 'The Duellists' for orchestra
'SUSSEX PRELUDE'
op.488 (October 1996)
A short overture for orchestra,based on 'Let Music Live', commissioned by The Mid-Sussex Sinfonia
A short overture for orchestra,based on 'Let Music Live', commissioned by The Mid-Sussex Sinfonia
'IMPRESSIONS OF A CITY see symphony no.1 op.42'
op.409 (February 1990)
Movement for Orchestra (slightly revised with additional instruments for a BBC concert 1990)
Movement for Orchestra (slightly revised with additional instruments for a BBC concert 1990)
'THE CONQUEST OF SPACE (MUSIC OF THE SPHERES)'
op.381 (February 1988)
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OVERTURE FOR SOLO SOPRANO AND ORCHESTRA COMPOSED 1988 REVISED 2019
OVERTURE FOR SOLO SOPRANO AND ORCHESTRA COMPOSED 1988 REVISED 2019
'SUITE THE UP AND DOWN MAN FOR ORCHESTRA'
op.340 (December 1984)
Orchestrated by Christopher Palmer, see opus 345
Orchestrated by Christopher Palmer, see opus 345
'*NURSERY RHYME OVERTURE'
op.335 (September 1984)
A children's concert work for orchestra (and guessing game)
A children's concert work for orchestra (and guessing game)
'BALLET SUITE: THE COURT OF LOVE'
op.286 (November 1979)
An orchestral concert version of the music of the ballet 'The Court of Love' commissioned by The Royal Ballet Sadler's Wells
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An orchestral concert version of the music of the ballet 'The Court of Love' commissioned by The Royal Ballet Sadler's Wells
ORCHESTRA WITH PROJECTED FILM (OR NARRATOR)
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'*THE SNOWMAN CONCERT VERSION (to be performed with optional projected film, or narration, or both), for boy soprano and orchestra'
op.323 (October 1983)
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A concert version of the score for the animated film
A concert version of the score for the animated film
'THE BEAR CONCERT VERSION WITH PROJECTED FILM'
op.697 (February 2018)
to be performed specifically with projected film, girl soprano, tenor and baritone soloists and orchestra
to be performed specifically with projected film, girl soprano, tenor and baritone soloists and orchestra
'SNOWMAN FOR NARRATOR OR FILM, BOY SOPRANO AND WIND ORCHESTRA'
op.323c (November 2013)
Snowman for wind band (see also 653)
Snowman for wind band (see also 653)
'THE BEAR CONCERT VERSION to be narrated or performed with projected film, girl soprano, tenor and baritone soloists and orchestra'
op.510 (April 1999)
The music and songs comprising this concert work were originally created for the animated film of 1999
The music and songs comprising this concert work were originally created for the animated film of 1999
'THE SNOWMAN SCHOOLS VERSION'
op.369 (1986)
The complete score of The Snowman concert version for narrator, boy soprano (amplified) or SATB chorus in an easy-to-play version for schools
The complete score of The Snowman concert version for narrator, boy soprano (amplified) or SATB chorus in an easy-to-play version for schools
'LE BONHOMME DE NEIGE (for narrator , treble and orchestra)'
op.342 (January 1985)
A French version of 'The Snowman'
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A French version of 'The Snowman'
VOCAL WITH ORCHESTRA
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''WALKING IN THE AIR' SPECIALLY ARRANGED FOR KATHERINE JENKINS'
op.695 (November 2017)
'Walking in the air' specially arranged by the composer for soprano and orchestra
'Walking in the air' specially arranged by the composer for soprano and orchestra
''WALKING IN THE AIR' DUET VERSION FOR TENOR, TREBLE, AND STRING ORCHESTRA'
op.681 (August 2016)
An arrangement specially created for ONE VOICE AT CHRISTMAS a recording using the original treble voice recording of 1985 along with the tenor voice in the present
An arrangement specially created for ONE VOICE AT CHRISTMAS a recording using the original treble voice recording of 1985 along with the tenor voice in the present
'WALKING IN THE AIR (a duet version for treble, tenor & orchestra)'
op.576 (August 2006)
A new version of the song from The Snowman composed for Aled Jones
A new version of the song from The Snowman composed for Aled Jones
''WALKING IN THE AIR' ADAPTED FOR THE BBC'
op.558 (September 2005)
A new orchestration by the composer
A new orchestration by the composer
'CRADLE SONG for two trebles and orchestra'
op.545 (April 2005)
An arrangement of "Christmas Lullaby" op. 413 with a secular lyric
An arrangement of "Christmas Lullaby" op. 413 with a secular lyric
''WALKING IN THE AIR' DUET FOR BARITONE AND TREBLE'
op.541 (May 2004)
A re-arrangement of the song for two voices and piano
A re-arrangement of the song for two voices and piano
'SOMEWHERE A STAR SHINES FOR EVERYONE'
op.509 (April 1999)
The song for girl soprano, tenor, baritone and orchestra from 'The Bear'
The song for girl soprano, tenor, baritone and orchestra from 'The Bear'
'FAREWELL MY GENTLE HARP FOR TENOR, HARP AND STRINGS'
op.460 (September 1993)
Arranged from the original for soprano and harp
Arranged from the original for soprano and harp
'LOCK UP YOUR DAUGHTERS'
op.59 (August 1968)
Two song arrangements for the musical by Laurie Johnson
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Two song arrangements for the musical by Laurie Johnson
LIBRARY
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'SYMPHONIC EXTRACT'
op.8 (June 1962)
A classically-composed orchestral piece commissioned by Stephie Leingauer at Weinbergers to sound like an excerpt from a symphony
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A classically-composed orchestral piece commissioned by Stephie Leingauer at Weinbergers to sound like an excerpt from a symphony
VARIOUS
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'BACH PRELUDE AND FUGUE FROM THE 48 no. 21'
op.174 (September 1973)
An arrangement for Strings N/A sketch only
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An arrangement for Strings N/A sketch only
STRING ORCHESTRA
Works for string orchestra only
''THE SNOWMAN' CONCERT VERSION FOR STRING ORCHESTRA'
op.632 (June 2012)
A new version of the complete 26-minute classic animated film score made at the request of Sir Neville Marriner, with optional parts for treble and narrator and optional film projection)
A new version of the complete 26-minute classic animated film score made at the request of Sir Neville Marriner, with optional parts for treble and narrator and optional film projection)
'SUITE:A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY'
op.446 (June 1992)
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A concert work for string orchestra adapted from the film score
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A concert work for string orchestra adapted from the film score