“It’s very direct, it’s very honest, it’s very melodic and it’s very beautiful.”  Peter Jablonski, pianist

Written for the pianist Peter Jablonski, the concerto has multiple inspirations and ‘represents a journey of hope and love which finds its destination in the all-encompassing glory of God.’   This is a journey of excitement and – above all – majesty, through the pain of loss and bereavement, through to victory and the fulfilment of hope.

The heroic main theme of the first movement is contrasted with the more ethereal, plainsong-based second theme.  The atmosphere is sometimes turbulent, and sometimes tender, but the overall mood is one of confident optimism which is clearly displayed, for instance, in the cadenza and the militaristic style of the final section.

The second movement centres around the pain and sorrow of human bereavement.  Muted strings introduce the emotive first theme before it is taken up by the piano.  A folk-like second theme on the oboe is then woven into a structure which is partly elegiac and partly strophic.  Towards the middle, there is a brief reference to the fanfare rhythms of the first movement before the plaintive atmosphere returns and rippling piano figurations steer this movement to a fragile close.

Marked ‘jubiloso’, the finale tells of the triumph of light over darkness as witnessed by Christ’s disciples on the first Easter morning.  The oscillating strings grow from the dying embers of the second movement and underscore the dialogue between horns and trombones which, in turn, speak of victory and great majesty.  Contrast is provided by the scherzando sections – innocent, even childlike, in nature – and by the occasional cessation of rhythms within the main beat which provide moments of reflection for the listener.  As the concerto drives towards its close, the rhythms become more pulsating before orchestra and piano reach a triumphant consummation.

The concerto received its world premiere at the Enescu Festival in September 2021.

Hire costs of a Full Score and Orchestral Parts can be provided on request to andyberry@hawesmusic.com.

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“It’s very direct, it’s very honest, it’s very melodic and it’s very beautiful.”  Peter Jablonski, pianist

Written for the pianist Peter Jablonski, the concerto has multiple inspirations and ‘represents a journey of hope and love which finds its destination in the all-encompassing glory of God.’   This is a journey of excitement and – above all – majesty, through the pain of loss and bereavement, through to victory and the fulfilment of hope.

The heroic main theme of the first movement is contrasted with the more ethereal, plainsong-based second theme.  The atmosphere is sometimes turbulent, and sometimes tender, but the overall mood is one of confident optimism which is clearly displayed, for instance, in the cadenza and the militaristic style of the final section.

The second movement centres around the pain and sorrow of human bereavement.  Muted strings introduce the emotive first theme before it is taken up by the piano.  A folk-like second theme on the oboe is then woven into a structure which is partly elegiac and partly strophic.  Towards the middle, there is a brief reference to the fanfare rhythms of the first movement before the plaintive atmosphere returns and rippling piano figurations steer this movement to a fragile close.

Marked ‘jubiloso’, the finale tells of the triumph of light over darkness as witnessed by Christ’s disciples on the first Easter morning.  The oscillating strings grow from the dying embers of the second movement and underscore the dialogue between horns and trombones which, in turn, speak of victory and great majesty.  Contrast is provided by the scherzando sections – innocent, even childlike, in nature – and by the occasional cessation of rhythms within the main beat which provide moments of reflection for the listener.  As the concerto drives towards its close, the rhythms become more pulsating before orchestra and piano reach a triumphant consummation.

The concerto received its world premiere at the Enescu Festival in September 2021.

Full Score size: A3.

Hire costs of a Full Score and Orchestral Parts can be provided on request to andyberry@hawesmusic.com.

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This Medley version of The Great War Symphony was created for the Scarlet & Gold concerts at Cadogan Hall by the Bands of the Household Division – the very best of Britain’s military musicians.

• Anthem for Doomed Youth
• Christian Soldiers
• Gallipoli
• The Dead Soldier
• The Last Post (They Shall Grow Not Old)

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This Medley version of The Great War Symphony was created for the Scarlet & Gold concerts at Cadogan Hall by the Bands of the Household Division – the very best of Britain’s military musicians.

The medley is a 10-minute précis of the Symphony featuring some of the main themes arranged by Major Craig Hallatt of the Band of the Household Cavalry.  There is also an optional section for solo soprano to sing The Falling Leaves or this section can be played by solo soprano saxophone.

• Anthem for Doomed Youth
• Christian Soldiers
• Gallipoli
• The Dead Soldier
• The Last Post (They Shall Grow Not Old)

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The following description of the work is taken from Patrick’s programme notes from the World Premiere:

When I was approached to write a piece for the NYHO I immediately felt that it should be a descriptive work.  The harp tells a story so well – given its wide range of notes, colour and atmosphere – particularly stories of old, since it easily evokes ancient string instruments such as the lyre of the psalmist.  I wanted to choose a story which lies deep in the English heritage and so it wasn’t long before I decided on St George and the Dragon.  Here there is opportunity to describe graceful and noble characters in the Princess and St George himself.  There is also the backdrop of the lake at one extreme – with the immediate suggestion of rippling harp figurations – and the ferocoious and frightening Dragon at the other which calls for much more strident orchestral writing.  To use the four harp sections to full effect, the piece demanded an inherent drama ranging from moments of stillness to climaxes of full intensity.  In this work, the former can be found at the very start with the portrayal of the innocent and beautiful Princess while the latter occurs during the brutal conflict between St George and the Dragon.  Writing for young players, it was always my intention to make the work as interesting and melodic as possible.  I hope that the audience also finds this to be the case.  

Full Score contains one each of the four Harp Parts.  Additional Harp Parts are available on hire.  Hire Costs can be provided on request to andyberry@hawesmusic.com.

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Patrick Hawes’s Clarinet Concerto [is] musically nourishing…a fine work….gorgeous…” GRAMOPHONE (Aug 2016)

A three-movement work for clarinet, strings and harp written especially for clarinetist Emma Johnson. The three contrasting movements are rooted in the English pastoral tradition but with a definite 21st-century gloss. Melodic, fresh and immediately appealing.

This work features on Emma’s album An English Fantasy, recorded with the BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Phil Ellis and released on Nimbus Records.

Full Score available in A3 and A4 sizes.

Hire costs of a Full Score and Orchestral Parts can be provided on request to andyberry@hawesmusic.com.

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Patrick Hawes’s Clarinet Concerto [is] musically nourishing…a fine work….gorgeous…” GRAMOPHONE (Aug 2016)

A three-movement work for clarinet, strings and harp written especially for clarinetist Emma Johnson. The three contrasting movements are rooted in the English pastoral tradition but with a definite 21st-century gloss. Melodic, fresh and immediately appealing.

This work features on Emma’s album An English Fantasy, recorded with the BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Phil Ellis and released on Nimbus Records.

Price quoted is for the Clarinet Part with Piano Reduction score only.  The Full Score can be purchased separately or Hire Costs of the Full Score and Orchestral Parts can be provided on request to andyberry@hawesmusic.com.

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