Soloists & Orchestra
The Last Rose of Summer (2011)
Track Listing
- The Last Rose of Summer
- Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes
- Skye Boat Song
- Down by the Salley Gardens
- The Ash Grove
- My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean
- Lavenders Blue
- Early One Morning
Details
- Duration: 32 minutes
- Soloist(s): Soprano
- Orchestration: String orchestra, harp, oboe, flute
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Written for the soprano Laura Wright, these are new arrangements of traditional folk songs. The album, The Last Rose, went to No. 1 in the classical charts.
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Eye to Eye (2010)
Details
- Duration: 6 minutes
- Soloist(s): Soprano
- Orchestration: Full orchestra
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Written for Jerusalem Eye Hospital concert at the Cadogan Hall
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Highgrove Suite (2008)
Track Listing
- Goddess of the Woods
- The Wildflower Meadow
- Sanctuary
- The Gladiator
Details
- Duration: 31 minutes
- Soloist(s): Harp
- Orchestration: String orchestra
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Goddess of the Woods was written for HRH The Prince of Wales' 60th birthday, and HRH commissioned three further pieces to make up the suite to depict various areas of his gardens at Highgrove.
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Pavane (2006)
Details
- Duration: 4 minutes
- Soloist(s): Guitar
- Orchestration: Chamber orchestra
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- This is the main theme from the film 'The Incredible Mrs Ritchie'. The simple guitar melody reflects Mrs Ritchie's garden and her faith that all things can be reconciled in nature. The climax of the Pavane comes at the end of the film and speaks of love's triumph over death.
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Italian Song (2002)
Details
- Duration: 3 minutes
- Soloist(s): Countertenor
- Chorus: Male Chorus
- Orchestration: Chamber orchestra
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- The text by Guarini was originally set by Monteverdi in his Eighth Book of Madrigals (1638) and reflects Patrick's love of the Baroque. Like so many madrigals, this one deals with the pain of unrequited love; the lover compares his plight with the nightingale whose love song seems irresistible.
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The Blue Bird Variations (2002)
Track Listing
- Theme
- Lake
- Bird
- Sky
- Moment
- Image
Details
- Duration: 28 minutes
- Soloist(s): Soprano, Clarinet, Piano, Flute, Harp, Cello
- Chorus: SATB
- Orchestration: Full Orchestra
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Six variations on Stanford's setting of the poem The Blue Bird.
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Blue in Blue (2002)
Details
- Duration: 4 minutes
- Soloist(s): Soprano
- Chorus: SATB
- Orchestration: Chamber orchestra
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- This short, ambient piece sets the lush textures of the full choir against harp and synthesiser. The mysterious nature of 'connection' looks forward to the Blue Bird Variations.
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O Waly Waly (2002)
Details
- Duration: 5 minutes
- Soloist(s): Baritone, piano
- Chorus: SATB
- Orchestration: Chamber orchestra
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- A captivating arrangement of the well-known folk song dealing with the ups and downs (mostly the downs) of love. 'Waly' is a dialect word for woe or grief. The baritone solo is supported by the choir, orchestra, piano and harp.
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The Call (1997)
Track Listing
- The Call
- Autobiography
- St Michael and All Angels, Edenham
- Let a Florid Music Praise
- Remember
- The Tyger
- Two Loves
- Echo
- If I could tell you
- Who
Details
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Soloist(s): Soprano
- Orchestration: Full orchestra
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Come Away Death (1995)
Details
- Duration: 4 minutes
- Soloist(s): Tenor
- Orchestration: Strings
- Published by: Hawes Music Ltd
Chamber (2-6 players)
Earth Rise (2011)
Details
- Duration: 4 minutes
- Orchestration: Oboe, Harp
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- This piece was written for the oboist James Turnbull and was inspired by a photograph called Earth Rise that was taken by Apollo 8 in December 1968 and it was the first time humankind caught a glimpse of the planet from deep space. The Apollo missions changed the way we view our existence, showing how fragile and small the Earth actually is.
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Some Blessed Hope (2010)
Details
- Duration: 4 minutes
- Orchestration: Piano, Flute
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
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After the rain (2009)
Details
- Duration: 3 minutes
- Orchestration: String Quartet, Piano
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Written on a cool spring day when Patrick lived in a boathouse on the River Thames in Berkshire. He was struck first by the pure rain falling on the murky water, and then by the sweet smell and freshness of the air once the rain had stopped.
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Gloriette (2008)
Details
- Duration: 6 minutes
- Orchestration: Piano, Cello
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Written for the British cellist Julian Lloyd Webber. Gloriette is the name of the building in which this piece was first performed in Leeds Cathedral in 2008. The history of the building is reflected in the nostalgic opening melody which forms the prelude to moments of turbulence and drama as well as passages of real tenderness.
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Reflexionem (2006)
Details
- Duration: 4 minutes
- Orchestration: Cello, Harp
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Originally a choral work, the Latin words for Reflexionem translate as 'truth reflects beauty; beauty reflects truth'. In this instrumental arrangement the piece serves as a meditation on George Herbert's words. The gentleness and simplicity of the text seem perfectly mirrored in the soft timbre of the harp and high cello writing.
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Ascension (2005)
Details
- Duration: 5 minutes
- Orchestration: String Quartet
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Ascension was written in celebration of Ascension Day and was born out of the image of the flag of St. George flying high above the churches across the land. It aims not only to express the joy of The Ascension but also a feeling of being directed skywards on a bright, sunlit day.
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Lullaby (2005)
Details
- Duration: 5 minutes
- Orchestration: Piano, Violin
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Written for the British violinist Jack Liebeck and premiered at the Wigmore Hall.
Variations (1995)
Details
- Duration: 12 minutes
- Orchestration: Piano, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet and Cello
- Published by: Hawes Music Ltd
Instrumental
How Hill (2009)
Details
- Duration: 5 minutes
- Orchestration: Harp
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Written for the former Royal Harpist Claire Jones and premiered at How Hill in Norfolk. How Hill marks a return to Norfolk where the white windmill and sweeping lawns make this one of the most picturesque spots on The Broads.
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Toccata for organ (2008)
Details
- Duration: 4 minutes
- Orchestration: Organ
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Written for the organist of Rochester Cathedral, Roger Sayer. It is dedicated to 'the joyful remembrance' of Patrick's father and is inspired by the exuberance, humour and unflinching hope, faith and love of a great man.
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Three Broadland Preludes (2007)
Track Listing
- Ranworth
- Fenside, Remembrance
Details
- Duration: 11 minutes
- Orchestration: Piano
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- The large, open skies, the uncluttered landscapes and the abundance of water are reflected in these three pieces for piano about the Broadland area of Norfolk.
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Towards the Light (2006)
Track Listing
- Towards the Light
- Serenitas
- Arioso
- My Beloved Spake
- Ave Maria
- Ebb Tide
- Stargazer
- Song of Innocence
- Sleep Song
- The Time of Sacrifice
- Waltz
- The Gift
Details
- Duration: 48 minutes
- Orchestration: Piano
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Twelve pieces for piano written during Patrick's time as Composer in Residence for Classic FM inspired by Patrick's love of the Norfolk landscape in which he lives.
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Reflexionem (2006)
Details
- Duration: 6 minutes
- Orchestration: Piano
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- This meditative piece (originally for orchestra and choir) reflects on the eternal mystery of 'what is true is beautiful and what is beautiful is good'.
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Annunciation (2006)
Details
- Duration: 4 minutes
- Orchestration: Piano
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Also appearing on the Classic FM release 'The Quiet Room', this piece is inspired by the appearance of the angel Gabriel to Mary. The piano patterns represent the beating of wings.
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Swan (2002)
Details
- Duration: 4 minutes
- Orchestration: Organ
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Originally for string orchestra, this version for organ evokes the tranquility of summer afternoons by a river.
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Sarabande and Allegro for Oboe and Harp (1993)
Details
- Duration: 15 minutes
- Orchestration: Oboe, Harp
- Published by: Hawes Music Ltd
Piano Impromptu (1997)
Details
- Duration: 4 minutes
- Orchestration: Piano
- Published by: Hawes Music Ltd
Choral (with orchestra)
Te Deum (2011)
Details
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Soloist(s): Soprano, Tenor
- Chorus: SATB
- Orchestration: String orchestra, 9 x brass, organ, timpani, percussion
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Commissioned by the Lancaster Chorale Ohio for the 2011 Lancaster Festival opening night.
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Song of Songs (2009)
Track Listing
- Loves Promise
- Rhapsody
- Many Waters
- Faint with Love
- Loves Echo
- Song of Songs
Details
- Duration: 22 minutes
- Soloist(s): Soprano
- Chorus: SATB
- Orchestration: String orchestra and harp OR String quintet and harp
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Six pieces depicting the glorious poetry of the Old Testament Book Song of Songs.
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Lazarus Requiem (2005)
Details
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Soloist(s): Soprano, Mezzo Soprano, Tenor, Baritone
- Chorus: Main SATB chorus, SATB semi-chorus
- Orchestration: Full orchestra, Baritone Saxophone
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Traditional Latin text sung by the choir interspersed with an account in English about the raising of Lazarus by the semi-chorus and soloists.
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Reflexionem (2004)
Details
- Duration: 4 minutes
- Soloist(s): Soprano
- Chorus: SATB
- Orchestration: String orchestra
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- This meditative piece reflects on the eternal mystery of 'what is true is beautiful and what is beautiful is good'. The simplicity of the text is mirrored in the pure tonality of D major and in the repetitive four-bar harmonic progression. Variety and drama are created in the form of soprano and cello solos and lush choral textures.
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Quanta Qualia (2002)
Details
- Duration: 5 minutes
- Soloist(s): Soprano
- Chorus: SATB or SSAA
- Orchestration: Full orchestra OR String orchestra OR Piano / Organ
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- The words express a heartfelt longing for the joys of heaven - a happiness to be shared in a future moment of meeting. The ecstasy of this moment is certainly underlined by the soprano solo over the rich string and vocal accompaniment. The repetition of key words 'mane', 'gaudia' and 'conventus' deepens the intensity of the yearning for bliss.
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The Waters of Love (2002)
Details
- Duration: 5 minutes
- Chorus: SATB
- Orchestration: String orchestra, Harp
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Originally written as a duet for soprano and tenor with harp accompaniment, this piece comes at the heart of the cantata 'The Wedding at Cana'. It depicts the moment when water is transformed into wine and reflects on the presence of the divine in human love.
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The Land (1995)
Track Listing
- Winter
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
Details
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Chorus: SATB, and semi-chorus of trebles
- Orchestration: String orchestra
- Published by: Hawes Music (send us an enquiry via the Contact page)
Description
- The Land was written for the South Holland Choral Project in Lincolnshire and was commissioned by the South Holland District Council to celebrate the changing seasons in that area. It was first performed at St Mary Magdalene Church, Gedney on April 29th, 1995.
Song of Guthlac (1992)
Details
- Duration: 25 minutes
- Chorus: TTBB
- Orchestration: String orchestra, Percussion, Harp
- Published by: Hawes Music (send us an enquiry via the Contact page)
The Wedding at Cana (1989)
Details
- Duration: 55 minutes
- Soloist(s): Soprano, tenor
- Chorus: SATB
- Orchestration: Full orchestra
- Published by: Hawes Music (send us an enquiry via the Contact page)
Description
- A cantata depicting the wedding at Cana of Galilee where Jesus performed his first miracle, turning water into wine.
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Choral (and one instrument or small ensemble)
I Saw The Lord (2013)
Details
- Duration: 4 minutes
- Chorus: SATB
- Orchestration: Organ
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Commissioned by the Choir of Magdalen College School, Oxford
My Dearest Wish (2010)
Details
- Duration: 7 minutes
- Chorus: SATB
- Orchestration: Organ
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Commissioned by Lincoln Cathedral to celebrate the visit of the Archbishop of Canterbury for the centenary of the death of Bishop Edward King.
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Cantate Domino (2006)
Details
- Duration: 4 minutes
- Soloist(s): Soprano
- Chorus: SA chorus
- Orchestration: Organ, Baritone Saxophone
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Patrick's setting of Psalm 96 commissioned by the saxophonist Christian Forshaw. The lines of the original Gregorian plainsong and the haunting sound of the baritone saxophone and organ create an atmosphere of England's distant monastic past.
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Prodigal's Song (2006)
Details
- Duration: 4 minutes
- Chorus: SS
- Orchestration: Organ
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Commissioned by Jesus College Cambridge
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O Lord our Governor (2005)
Details
- Duration: 5 minutes
- Chorus: SATB
- Orchestration: Organ
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- This anthem was commissioned by the Worshipful Company of Butchers for the 400th anniversary of their Royal Warrant and premiered in St Paul's Cathedral in 2005. It uses words from Psalm VIII and the organ plays a prominent role with its extensive introduction and postlude. At times the choir divides into two, providing antiphonal effects and an increasing sense of climax towards the end of the piece.
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O Waly Waly (2005)
Details
- Duration: 5 minutes
- Soloist(s): Baritone
- Chorus: SATB
- Orchestration: Piano
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- A captivating arrangement of the well-known folk song dealing with the ups and downs (mostly the downs) of love. 'Waly' is a dialect word for woe or grief. The baritone solo in this arrangement is supported by choir and piano.
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Reflexionem (2004)
Details
- Duration: 4 minutes
- Soloist(s): Soprano
- Chorus: SATB
- Orchestration: Piano OR Organ
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- This meditative piece reflects on the eternal mystery of 'what is true is beautiful and what is beautiful is good'. The simplicity of the text is mirrored in the pure tonality of D major and in the repetitive four-bar harmonic progression.
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Quanta Qualia (2002)
Details
- Duration: 5 minutes
- Soloist(s): Soprano
- Chorus: SATB
- Orchestration: Piano OR Organ
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- The words express a heartfelt longing for the joys of heaven - a happiness to be shared in a future moment of meeting. The ecstasy of this moment is certainly underlined by the soprano solo, with the repetition of key words 'mane', 'gaudia' and 'conventus' deepening the intensity of the yearning for bliss.
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Blue in Blue (2002)
Details
- Duration: 4 minutes
- Chorus: SATB
- Orchestration: Harp OR Piano
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- This short, ambient piece sets the lush textures of the full choir against harp or piano. The mysterious nature of 'connection' looks forward to the Blue Bird Variations.
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Dressed in Blue (2002)
Details
- Duration: 4 minutes
- Chorus: SSSAA
- Orchestration: Cello, Harp
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Set to text by Patrick's brother Andrew, this piece is essentially a Hymn to the Virgin. The dense choral texture (three soprano parts and two altos) and the occasional false relation intensify the emotional impact of a devotional piece, tenderly accompanied by harp and cello.
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Strong Tower (1995)
Track Listing
- Christmas Night
- Cedar of Lebanon
- Ringers Requiem
- St Michael and All Angels, Edenham
Details
- Duration: 15 minutes
- Soloist(s): Piano
- Chorus: Tenor
- Published by: Hawes Music
When Israel was a Child (1994)
Details
- Duration: 7 minutes
- Chorus: SATB
- Orchestration: Organ
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Commissioned by David Hill when he was at Winchester Cathedral. With a text adapted from Hosea Chapter XI, it is imbued with a sense of loving compassion and explores a wide colouristic range, not only within the vocal textures but also in the expansive organ accompaniment.
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Deep Harvests (1992)
Details
- Duration: 20 minutes
- Soloist(s): 2 x Piano
- Chorus: SATB
- Published by: Hawes Music
Deep Harvests (1992)
Details
- Duration: 20 minutes
- Chorus: SATB
- Orchestration: Two pianos
- Published by: Hawes Music Ltd
Choral (a cappella)
Perfect Love (2007)
Details
- Duration: 4 minutes
- Chorus: SATB
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- The 'hymn to love' in St Paul's first letter to Corinth describes love by the qualities it expresses in relationships. It is, says Paul, one of the three things that lasts forever. The song 'Perfect Love' is not a paraphrase of the text, rather it is an interpretation of it. The setting was commissioned by the Chamber Choir of Bradford Grammar School.
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The Lord's Prayer (2007)
Details
- Duration: 4 minutes
- Soloist(s): Tenor
- Chorus: SATB
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- This setting of The Lord's Prayer alternates between Latin and English. The Latin words are sung to the original plainsong, with the ensuing choral phrases growing out of the plainsong's contours. Interaction between tenor soloist and choir further emphasises the juxtaposition of the two languages.
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The Vauday Part Songs (2005)
Track Listing
- The Oaks
- Stone
- The Carriageway
- In Memoriam
Details
- Duration: 20 minutes
- Chorus: SATB, soprano, tenor
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Four pieces written to commemorate the abbey that once stood in the grounds of Grimsthorpe Castle in Lincolnshire. The four poems explore the themes of time and eternity, divine purpose in human history and the nature and meaning of memory.
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Tres Amores (2004)
Details
- Duration: 3 minutes
- Chorus: Double SATB
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Unlike the classical languages, English has a paucity of vocabulary when expressing love. Tres Amores (three loves) takes three Latin nouns which can be translated into English as 'love'. The piece, which is set for double choir, has a deliberately trinitarian structure and the three sections rise in both pitch and intensity before relaxing into a peaceful final cadence.
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Listen to the Voice of the Lord (1993)
Details
- Duration: 4 minutes
- Chorus: SATB
- Published by: Hawes Music (send us an enquiry via the Contact page)
The Twenty-Third Psalm (2012)
Details
- Duration: 5 minutes
- Chorus: SATB
- Published by: Novello & Co Ltd
Description
- Written for the Winchester Consort's inaugural concert in Winchester Cathedral.
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