This work was commissioned by the Nash Ensemble with funds provided by Wigmore Hall and PRS for Music Foundation. It was first performed by the Nash Ensemble at Wigmore Hall London on 23rd March 2011.

witness to a snow miracle is a violin concerto in seven short movements based around the life of SaintEulalia the virgin martyr. The movements are presented as if part of a painting in which we see the events ofher life and eventual martyrdom. Written for solo violin and orchestra.

This new Opera was first performed in 1998 in Huddersfield by Opera North. Designed for the modern stage it utilises only a small cast and orchestra albeit one with a good variety of percussion! The libretto is adapted by thecomposer from the play ‘The Love of Don Pemperlin for Belisa in the Garden’ by Feredico Garcia Lorca translated into English by David Johnston. The plot revolves aroun…

Everything Turns Away (Parts)

Troubled Light

Work for Flute Oboe Clarinet and Cello written in 1980. Parts available: CH66869-01

This work was commissioned by Bill Colleran. It was first performed by David Alberman on 19th November 2005 at St Paul’s Hall Huddersfield as part of the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival.The Sharp End OfNight was written especially for David Alberman by way of an enormous thank you for his breathtaking playing and acting in the composer's music theatre piece Who put Bella in the Wych …

Wasp Queen

Two Movements For String Quartet