Signification ii

Signification ii

Signification ii This piece is inspired by something called ‘signifying’, which is a rhetorical device used in African-American music. Signifyin(g) is essentially three things: taking an existing word (or musical idea) and responding to/repurposing it  the tension...
Land of Hope and Glory

Land of Hope and Glory

Land of Hope and Glory This piece was commissioned by the albion project, led by composers Gabriel pro and Orlando gough in collaboration with the much lauded fretwork ensemble. The project commissions 10 composers to re-imagine classical british rock and pop for a...
Call:Response

Call:Response

Call:Response For flexible percussion ensemble, this work takes a unique approach to collaboration with the ensemble, and provides a structure for performers to incorporate their own ideas and improvisations.  The music of the African diaspora has retained many traits...
Signification (Orchestra)

Signification (Orchestra)

Signification (for orchestra) This piece is inspired by something called ‘signifyin(g)’, which is a rhetorical device used in African-American music. Signifyin(g) is essentially three things:  taking an existing word (or musical idea) and responding to/repurposing it...
Gods of the Game

Gods of the Game

Gods of the Game he first opera commissioned for television in over 20 years, Gods of the Game tells the story of two footballing icons tackling the sport’s nefarious underbelly of bribery and corruption, all overseen by the game’s charismatic and...