Orchestral &
Concerto
2019
Snake and Lizard for narrator and orchestra 7' 30"
2(1.p) 2 2 2(1.cbn) / 4 3 3 1 / timp, xylo, perc / str
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Commissioned by the Auckland Philharmonia for the APO 4 Kids Story time Concert March & April 2019
Performed by Raybon Kan (narrator) and the NZSO
2017
Echoes of an Exhibition for orchestra 10'
2(1.p) 2 2 2 / 4 3 3 0 / timp, perc / str
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Commissioned by the Sadler Jones Family Trust for Risingholme Orchestra's 24th Jubilee, June 2017.
Based on paintings inspired by Philip Trustum, inspired by a performance of Mussorgsky's 'Pictures at an Exhibition'
I. Metro-gnome – II. Troubadour – III. Catacombs – IV. Two Polish Jews
2017
And Soon it will be Dawn > for brass & percussion 5'
4 3 3 0 / timp, tamtam, bassdrum
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Commissioned by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra to commemorate the 25th anniversary
of its Lamb and Haywood Masterworks series
Performed by the brass and percussion of the NZSO
2015
Processions three pieces for youth orchestra 7'
5(pc) 1 2(1.bcl/bsn) 1(bcl/bsn) / alto sax+Eb horn(or 2 F horns) 2 0 0 / timp, perc(3) / str
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Commissioned by Susan Melville for the ocasion of a cultural exchange to Guilin and Shanghai, China by the musicians from the
Hawkes Bay Youth Orchestra in conjunction with the NZ China Friendship Society, April 2016.
2015
Four Songs by Douglas Lilburn orch. for high voice & chamber orchestra 8'
2 2 2 2 / 2 2 1 0 / timp, perc(1) / str brass optional
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Commissioned by the Auckland Philharmonia for Lilburn 100 Celebrations.
I. Lines in Autumn (Basil Dowling, text) – II. The Picnic (Ruth Dallas, text) – III. Summer's Sadness (D'Arcy Cresswell, text)
IV. Holiday Piece (Denis Glover, text)
2015
Animals of the Orchestra for chamber orchestra 10'
2 2 2 2 / 1 1 2 0 / timp, perc(1) / str ( + optional tuba and trumpet II )
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A reworking of a selection from Saint–Saens 'Carnival of the Animals'.
Devised for Resonance Ensemble Kidsfest programme, July 2015
2014
When Gravity Fails > a 'mini concerto' for solo viola & orchestra 8'
2 2 2 2 / 4 3 3 1 / timp, perc(2) / str
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Commissioned by the Auckland Philharmonia for Bryony Gibson-Cornish (2013 APO Young Soloist of the Year)
Based on three pieces from When Gravity Fails for viola & piano
Performed by Bryony Gibson-Cornish (viola) and the NZSO
Philip introduces When Gravity Fails
2013
The Cat Who Became a Poet > for narrator & chamber orchestra 11'
2 2 2 2 / 2 2 2 0 / perc(2), hp / str
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Setting of a story by Margaret Mahy. Commissioned by the CSO for a Margaret Mahy Memorial concert.
Funded by Creative New Zealand
Performed by the CSO
2012
Earthquake: 22.2.11 > for narrator & orchestra 6'
2 2 2 2 / 4 3 3 1 / timp, perc(3) / str
3(1.2.p) 3(1.2.ca) 3(1.2.bcl) 3(1.2.cbn) / timp, perc(3), pn, hp / str (alternative large orchestration)
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Setting of a poem by Gary McCormick.
Composed for the CSO with funding from Creative New Zealand
Performed by Philip Aldridge (narrator) and the NZSO
Philip introduces Earthquake: 22.2.11
2012
At the Lighting of the Lamps > for SATB choir & orchestra 13'
2 2 2 2 / 2 2 3 1 / timp, perc(2), hp / str
2 1 1 0 / 0 0 0 1 / perc(1), hp / str (alternative reduced version)
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Commissioned by the Christchurch City Choir for its 21st anniversary with funding from Creative New Zelaand
A setting of the first three cantos of the poem by the same name by Ursula Bethell
2009
A Lion in the Meadow > for narrator & small orchestra 3' 30"
2 2 2 2 / 0 0 0 0 / timp, perc(1) / str
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Setting of the childrens' book of the same name, by Margaret Mahy.
Commissioned by the CSO for a Margaret Mahy Memorial concert with funding from Creative New Zealand.
Performed by Juliet Reynolds–Midgley (narrator) and the CSO
2009
Suite from Peter Pan > for orchestra 19'
2 2 2 2 / 2 2 2 1 / timp, perc(2/3), hp/pn / str
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Commissioned for first performance by the Risingholme Orchestra, Christchurch
with funding from Creative New Zealand
Entr'acte & Pirates' Dance performed by Wellington Sinfonia (now Orchestra Wellington) and Kenneth Young (conductor)
2008
Dudelsack Medley for solo dudelsack & small orchestra 10'
2 2 2 2 / 0 0 0 0 / timp, perc(1), hp / str
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I. Once in Royal David's City - II. Two Czech Carols (Nasem Vam Noviny & Stetsi, Zdravi, Pkov Svaty)
2005
A visit from St Nicholas an orchestral 'soundwash' variable duration
variable instrumentation
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To accompany a recitation of Samuel Clemens Moore's poem by Gary Moore (former Mayor of Christchurch)
2005
Fanfare for Dame Sylvia Cartwright > for brass ensemble 1' 10"
4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba
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Commissioned by CSO for performance in the presence of Dame Sylvia, July 2005
Performed by the brass of the NZSO and Marc Taddei (conductor)
2004
Fanfare on Personet Hodie for orchestra 1' 30"
2 2 2 2 / 4 3 3 1 / timp, perc(3), hp / str ( + optional brass band and optional choir )
2004
Suite from A Christmas Carol for orchestra 18'
2 2 2 2 / 2 2 2 1 / timp, perc(2), keyboard / str
Commissioned by Canterbury Philharmonia, funding from the Community Trust.
2002
Inception to Infinity > for solo guitar & strings 18'
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Commissioned by Massey University of Wellington for Matthew Marshall (guitar)
Performed by Mathew Marshall (guitar) and Vector Wellington Orchestra (now Orchestra Wellington)
1999
The House that Sings for string orchestra 10'
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1996
The Park > suite for orchestra 20'
3 2 2 2 / 4 3 3 1 / timp, perc(2) / str *also suitable for amateur orchestras and youth orchestras
Commissioned by Canterbury Philharmonia Society with funding from Creative New Zealand.
1995
Concerto for Violin and Piano > for solo violin, solo piano & orchestra 22'
2 2 2 2 / 4 3 3 1 / timp / str
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Commissioned by the CSO with funding from Creative New Zealand
Coming soon...
1992
Friendship Haiku > an orchestral tone poem 10'
2(1.p) 2 2 3(1.2.cbn) / 4 3 3 1 / perc, hp / str
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Commissioned by the CSO with funding from Creative New Zealand
Performed by the CSO (from 1992)
1992
The Juggler Overture > for orchestra & optional juggler 5'
2(1.p) 2 2 3(1.2.cbn) / 4 3 3 1 / perc, hp / str
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Commissioned by the NZSO for Ron Goodwin's Summer Pops tour 1993
Performed by the NZSO and Ron Goodwin (conductor) (from 1993)
1991
Mists for orchestra 2' 15"
2 2 2 2 / 2 0 0 0 / str (winds optional)
1989
Canterbury Rhythms > overture for orchestra 12'
2(1.p) 2 2 3(1.2.cbn) / 4 3 3 1 / perc, hp / str
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Commissioned by the CSO
Performed by the CSO and Max McBryde (conductor) (from 1989)
1984
Concerto No.2 for twenty car horns 7'
Commissioned for the Christchurch Festival
1979
Concerto No.1 for twenty-odd car horns 5'
Commissioned by New Zealand Students Arts Festival