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The composer's re-working of his legendary brass score, an atmospheric, dramatic and haunting depiction of the tragedy of Dunwich, the medieval city engulfed by the remorseless forces of nature. "A Concerto

Wilby in smiling mood: zestful, airy and contemplative. The sun shines on soaring phases, piquant sonorities and gently astringent rhapsodic freshness. This three movement concerto has an unsentimental

"Delightful". Everything is here from full driving jazz licks to light classical and full on contemporary! A wonderful palette of sounds. 

Please note: This set of parts does not

Written in 2013, the Cello Concerto was commissioned by Donal Flynn in memory of his wife Penpon. It is subtitled "Bojjhangaparitta" and takes it's inspiration from the Buddhist chant of that

A traditional three movement concerto written specifically for (but without compromise) a capable but non-professional soloist and a reasonably able wind orchestra.

An exciting first

'...wonderful textures, sometimes austere, often warm and always expressive.. expertly crafted to support, blend and allow space for the solo line. This is a moving and powerful piece with a strong sense of

Commissioned by high school bands from three continents, this thoughtful, cleverly scored piece is not the usual smash-and-grab showpiece but a genuine dialogue between soloist and band where the player

The Four Rossetti Songs were conceived as a sequel to Basford's large-scale cantata Night Journey. However, unlike Night Journey each of the four songs can be performed

Sympathetic word-setting and ravishing scoring of these four elegiac songs make a profoundly moving impression. A star work at WASBE and BASBWE 2007.

Please note. This set of parts

Written for the Rob Buckland who gave the first performance at BASBWE '94. Although continuous, there are three movements: the first brash and argumentative, the second a wistful, gently swung nocturne