Compositions

soprano and 9 players                                                          6′

fl, ob, cl/bcl, hn, vib, pf, vn, va, vc

One of a series of eight chamber works inspired by the writings of Thomas Hardy and known collectively as Wessex Heights. The pieces may be performed separately or in any combination.

soprano and large ensemble                                                                       38′

Texts: Dickinson, Thoreau, Mary Shelley, Hardy, Blake, Byron

2 (both+picc).2 (1^st+ob d’amr).3 (all+bcl, 2^nd+asax, 3^rd+tsax).1 (+cbn) / 2.0.1.0 / 2 perc.pf (+cel).hp / 1.1.1.1.1

commissioned by Paul Webster for the Orpheus Ensemble with funds made available by the Arts Council of Great Britain

first performance: Jane Ginsborg and the Orpheus Ensemble cond. Paul Webster, Almeida Festival, 27 June 1987