text: John Clare

Written for my parents, Nick and Helen Stephens.It would also suite mezzo-soprano, contralto and baritone voices: a version with the voice part in the treble clef is also available.

Premiered by baritone Martin Johnson, flautist Caroline Ardron and pianist David Price at Pigotts Music Camp, August 2014.

Sheet music available to buy here

programme note

I wrote this as a Christmas present for my parents. My Mum had played the flute when I was growing up, and has recently and enthusiastically taken it up again. My Dad has rediscovered his singing voice in the past few years, and has joined many choirs around where they live in Cornwall. This piece is a celebration of their rediscovery of their musical selves. 

text: John Keats

vocal range: an octave and a 6th, from C up to A

Premiered by Jane Christie (soprano) and Mark Wilderspin (piano) in Nutfield Church, Redhill, Surrey, on 24 July 1999.

Sheet music available to buy here

programme note

Ode to Autumn is dedicated to the soprano Jane Christie. She first performed it with pianist Mark Wilderspin in Nutfield Church, Redhill, Surrey, on 24 July 1999.