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The Martyrdom of Latimer
I have just completed the score to The Martyrdom of Latimer for orchestra. It has been commissioned by the Ely Sinfonia and will be performed in Ely Cathedral on Saturday October 3rd together with Beethoven's fifth symphony and Mozart's Requiem. The orchestra will be conducted by Steve Bingham.
The Martyrdom of Latimer explores the final days of Latimer's life and his death at the stake. I have employed modal themes and liturgical ideas combined with strong rhythmic statements. The orchestra, which is fairly large, also employs four trumpet parts. Two of the players are to be located in the gallery. The piece was started on March 23rd and took shape very quickly, being completed on the 15th May.
Conducting engagements
Conducting engagements include the 6th June when I will be performing the Maria Theresa mass with the Stapleford Sinfonia and Singers, and 13th June when I will be conducting the second symphony by Brahms in a programme that also includes works by Mendelssohn, Haydn and Delius.
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