i was in the state of mind to stay (2025)

Words by lydia luke

as commissioned by the City of Birmingham Orchestra for “Bringing the Light”, premiere December 2025

i was in the state of mind to stay
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, City of Birmingham Upper Youth Chorus

INSTRUMENTATION Strings 14.12.1 0.8.6 | upper voices choir (SSAA)

 

the colour of all things constant (2024)

the colour of all things constant
BBC Philharmonic, Chetham's School Choir


Words by Belinda Zhawi (MA.MOYO)

as commissioned by the BBC Ten Pieces (BBC Philharmonic), ABRSM & Music For Youth, premiere October 2024

INSTRUMENTATION | SATB Choir | Strings 14.12.10.8.6 | 2 Flutes (2nd dbl. Piccolo) | 2 Oboes | 2 Clarinets in Bb | 2 Bassoons (2nd dbl. Contrabassoon) | 4 Horns in F | 3 Trumpets in Bb | 3 Trombones | 1 Tuba | Timpani | Percussion (2-3) | Harp

 

WHALESONG (2025)

WHALESONG
Kleio Quartet, Elizabeth Llewellyn

as commissioned by BBC Radio 3: Sounds of the Century, 25 for 25

INSTRUMENTATION | String Quartet | Soprano Voice

 


blue skies, bluer seas (2023)

as commissioned by Julia Bullock (History’s Persistent Voice) and Philharmonia Orchestra

INSTRUMENTATION | soprano voice | Strings 8.8.6.5.3 | Percussion (2)