for recorder,percussion,soprano, piano, string quartet and double bass
Duration 40′

Composed 2011/12

A setting of then five poems comprising Angelic Imagination by Peter Abbs which were written in memory of Kate Cooper (1981-1991). The composition also takes inspiration from the Telemann Partita in G major for recorder, a performance of which occurs within the fabric of the work, which includes references back to Variations on Kate’s Theme 1992 and readings from the poems.

First performance forthcoming
7.00pm March 3rd 2017, Bishop Hannington Church, Hove
Performed by The Bernardi Music group led by Andrew Bernardi
with Jill Kemp recorders, Evgenia Startseva piano and Joanna Tomlinson soprano

Subsequent performance:
6.45pm October 28th 2017, St. James’s Church, Piccadilly, London
Michala Petri and Friends
Bernardi Music Group, Jill Kemp, Evgenia Startseva, Joanna Tomlinson

nb This concert will also include a performance of Variations on Kate’s Theme with soloists Michala Petri recorders and Esther Ward-Caddle cello

for string octet
Composed 2007 Duration 10′
Dedicated to Dona Lee Croft

24th March 2011, Farnham Maltings, Farnham, Surrey
as part of the 50th Centenary of the Farnham Festival, Music for Young People.
Performed with dance created by students from local schools and colleges.
Music performed by the Bernardi Music Group, leader Andrew Bernardi

for violin and piano
Composed 2003 Duration 5′

Commissioned with private funds
Dedicated to Miriam Davis

Premiere
29th February 2004, DLI Museum and Art Gallery, Durham City
performed by Miriam Davis violin and David Murray piano

for piano quartet
Composed 2001 Duration 10′
Commissioned by the Constanza Piano Quartet

Premiere
26th March 2002, Westgate Chapel, Lewes, Sussex
performed by The Constanza Piano Quartet
Cynthia Eraut violin, Alice Viola, Peta Crompton cello, and John Walker Piano

Further performances
30th April 2002, Chapel Royal, Brighton
performed by the Constanza Piano Quartet

15th October 2009, Westgate Chapel, Lewes
performed by the Constanza Piano Quartet

for mezzo soprano, viola and piano

Composed 2001 Duration 12′
A setting of specially written poems by Elizabeth Tomlinson

Composed for, and dedicated to, Joanna Tomlinson

Premiere
9th November 2013, St. Botolph’s Church, City of London
Song in the City: Lunchtime concert
performed by Joanna Tomlinson soprano, Stephen Upshaw viola, and Gavin Roberts piano

for string trio
Composed 1999 Duration 10′

Premiere
5th August 2004,Charity concert, Olde Tyles, Hailsham Sussex
performed by the Little London Trio

for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and piano

Composed 1998 Duration 10 mins

A Farnham Festival commission

Premiere
27th March 1999, The Maltings, Farnham, Surrey
perfomed by Kate Slaymaker flute, Emily Good oboe, Tom Burton clarinet, Henry Wickens bassoon and Tim Burnage piano

Composed 1996 Duration 12′

Premiere
3rd August 1999, The Chapel Royal, Brighton
performed by Helen Lee flute, and Peter Copley piano

Further performances
16th August 2001, St. George’s Church, Preston
performed by Helen Lee flute and Helen Leek piano

29th January 2005, Westgate Chapel, Lewes, Sussex
performed by Caroline Collingridge flute, and Kevin Allen piano

10th February 2015, The Chapel Royal, Brighton
performed by Caroline Collingridge flute, and Stephanie Cant piano

18th February 2015, St Nicholas’s Church, Brighton
performed by Caroline Collingridge flute, and Stephanie Cant piano

for viola and cello

Composed 1996 Duration 10′
Dedicated to Duo Stringendo: Anne Rycroft viola and Esther Ward-Caddle cello

Première
27th June 1998, Butterfly Concert, Bishop Hannington Church, Hove
performed by Duo Stringendo

15th August 1998, St. John’s Church, Eastbourne
performed by Duo Stringendo

5th September 1998, Olde Tyles, Hailsham, Sussex
performed by Duo Stringendo

10th November 1998, British Music Information Centre, London
performed by Peter Sulski viola and Rachel Firmager cello

7th August 1999, Olde Tyles, Hailsham, Sussex
performed by Duo Stringendo

Composed 1995 Duration 12′
in memory of Kate and dedicated to Esther Ward-Caddle

Première

27th June 1998, Butterfly Concert, Bishop Hannington Church, Hove
performed by Esther Ward-Caddle cello and Stephanie Cant piano

Further performances

1st July 2000, Butterfly Concert, Bishop Hannington Church, Hove
performed by Esther Ward-Caddle cello and Stephanie Cant piano

4th July 2000, The Chapel Royal, Brighton
performed by Esther Ward-Caddle cello and Stephanie Cant piano

Composed 1995 Duration 10′

Premiere
18th May 1996 St Paul’s Church Brighton
performed by Sarah Martin bassoon and Stephanie Cant piano

Further Performances
17th January 1998, St. Peter’s Church Hall, Brighton
performed by Sarah Martin bassoon and Stephanie Cant piano

18th April 1998 Butterfly Concert, Bishop Hannington Church, Hove
performed by Sarah Martin bassoon and Stephanie Cant piano