DAVID BEDFORD – LIST OF WORKS

CONTENTS Orchestra

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Orchestra and chorus

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Chorus

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Instrumental ensemble

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Voice(s) and instruments

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Instrumental

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Voice

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Wind and brass band

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School opera

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Education and community

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Works listed under School opera and Education and community are aimed at encouraging creativity through participation. Many of the works listed in other sections are suitable for performance both by professional musicians and by amateur, youth groups and schools, particularly those commissioned by such groups. Scores are available from the indicated publishers. For self-published scores please contact [email protected]

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ORCHESTRA THIS ONE FOR YOU (1965) Instrumentation: orchestra Duration: 11 minutes Published by: Universal Edition GASTRULA (1968) Instrumentation: Duration: Published by:

orchestra 20 minutes Universal Edition

STAR'S END (1974) Instrumentation: Duration: Commissioned by: Published by:

solo electric guitar, electric bass guitar, percussion, orchestra 46 minutes Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Universal Edition

ALLELUIA TIMPANIS (1976) Instrumentation: orchestra Duration: 8 minutes Commissioned by: Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra Published by: Universal Edition PRELUDE FOR A MARITIME NATION (1981) Instrumentation: orchestra Duration: 7 minutes Commissioned by: English Tourist Board Published by: Universal Edition OCEAN STAR A DREAMING SONG (1981) Instrumentation: youth or amateur orchestra Duration: 11 minutes Commissioned by: Gordonstoun School Published by: Universal Edition THE VALLEY SLEEPER, THE CHILDREN, THE SNAKES AND THE GIANT (1983) Instrumentation: chamber orchestra Duration: 18 minutes Commissioned by: English Sinfonia Published by: Universal Edition

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SYMPHONY NO.1 (1984) Instrumentation: orchestra Duration: 16 minutes Commissioned by: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society Published by: Universal Edition THE TRANSFIGURATION (1988) Instrumentation: chamber orchestra, piano, percussion Duration: 12 minutes Commissioned by: New English Orchestra Published by: Universal Edition IN PLYMOUTH TOWN (1992) Instrumentation: chamber orchestra Duration: 15 minutes Commissioned by: English Sinfonia Published by: David Bedford ALLISON'S OVERTURE (1992) Instrumentation: orchestra Duration: 8 minutes Commissioned by: Wiltshire Youth Orchestra Published by: David Bedford ALLISON'S CONCERTO (1993) Instrumentation: solo trumpet, orchestra Duration: 10 minutes Commissioned by: London Borough of Sutton Published by: David Bedford THE GODDESS OF MAHI RIVER (1994) Instrumentation: sitar, tabla, flute, cello, chamber orchestra Duration: 20 minutes Commissioned by: English Sinfonia Published by: David Bedford COLCHESTER VARIATIONS (1995) Instrumentation: full orchestra, euphonium instead of tuba, percussion (2) Duration: 7 minutes Commissioned by: Colchester High School for Girls Published by: David Bedford

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LEVELS (1995) Instrumentation: Duration: Commissioned by: Published by:

youth and professional string orchestras 6 minutes Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra/John Farrer David Bedford

AT THE SIGN OF THE CRUMHORN (1998) Instrumentation: orchestra Duration: 20 minutes Commissioned by: BBC Published by: David Bedford OBOE CONCERTO (1998) Instrumentation: oboe, strings Duration: 15 minutes Commissioned by: John Lewis Partnership Published by: David Bedford THE SULTAN'S TURRET (1998) Instrumentation: orchestra Duration: 11 minutes Commissioned by: BBC Published by: David Bedford HETTY PEGLER'S TUMP (1999) Instrumentation: amateur orchestra Duration: 12 minutes Commissioned by: COMA (Contemporary Music Making for Amateurs) Published by: David Bedford LIKE A STRAND OF SCARLET (1999) Instrumentation: baroque chamber orchestra Duration: 17 minutes Commissioned by: Paul Goodwin/The Academy of Ancient Music Published by: David Bedford CROWNED WITH THE GRACE OF YEARS (2011) Instrumentation: orchestra Duration: 7 minutes Commissioned by: Lancing College Published by: David Bedford

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ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS A DREAM OF THE SEVEN LOST STARS (1964-65) Instrumentation: choir and chamber orchestra Text: Kenneth Patchen Duration: 8 minutes Published by: Universal Edition STAR CLUSTERS, NEBULAE AND PLACES IN DEVON (1971) Instrumentation: double chorus and brass or brass band Text: David Bedford Duration: 23 minutes Commissioned by: London Philharmonic Orchestra Published by: Universal Edition TWELVE HOURS OF SUNSET (1974) Instrumentation: mixed choir and orchestra Text: Roy Harper Duration: 30 minutes Commissioned by: BBC Published by: Universal Edition THE ODYSSEY (1976) Instrumentation: Text: Duration: Published by:

chorus and orchestra Homer 50 minutes Universal Edition

OF BEARES, FOXES AND MANY, MANY WONDERS (1978) Instrumentation: chorus and orchestra Text: Richard Hakluyt Duration: 11 minutes Commissioned by: London Chorale Published by: Universal Edition THE SONG OF THE WHITE HORSE (1978) Instrumentation: choir (approx 30 unbroken voices) and orchestra Duration: 22 minutes Commissioned by: BBC Published by: Universal Edition

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REQUIEM (1980) Instrumentation: Text: Duration: Published by:

soprano solo, chorus and orchestra Robert Louis Stephenson 2 minutes Universal Edition

INTO THY WONDROUS HOUSE (1987) Instrumentation: orchestra, chorus, children's chorus and soprano solo Text: Isaiah, Kenneth Patchen Duration: 40 minutes Commissioned by: Catholic Fund for Overseas Development Published by: Universal Edition I AM GOING HOME WITH THEE (A CHARM OF REST) (1993) Instrumentation: choir, 6 solo women's voices and strings Text: Carmina Gadelica Duration: 5 minutes Commissioned by: Crouch End Festival Chorus Published by: David Bedford A CHARM OF JOY (1996) Instrumentation: chorus, strings and tune tubes Text: Carmina Gadelica Duration: 14 minutes Commissioned by: Norfolk and Norwich Festival Published by: David Bedford A CHARM OF BLESSINGS (1996-1997) Instrumentation: chorus, children's chorus, soloists and orchestra Text: Carmina Gadelica Duration: 35 minutes Commissioned by: Spitalfields Festival Published by: David Bedford FROM CLOCKS TO STARS (1999-2000) Instrumentation: chorus, children's chorus, solo quartet (c-t, t, t, bar), organ, percussion Duration: 28 minutes Commissioned by: Harlow Chorus Published by: David Bedford

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THE CITY AND THE STARS (2000) Instrumentation: chorus and orchestra Text: Arthur C. Clarke Duration: 35 minutes Commissioned by: Crouch End Festival Chorus Published by: David Bedford THE SOFT STARS THAT SHINE AT NIGHT (2007) Instrumentation: chorus and orchestra (variable orchestration, or can be performed with just organ or keyboard) Text: Carmina Gadelica, Kenneth Patchen, Tony Harrison Duration: 29 minutes Commissioned by: Making Music Published by: David Bedford WAKE INTO THE SUN (2007-2008) Instrumentation: orchestra, electric guitars, electric bass guitars, keyboard, drum kit, percussion and chorus Duration: 25 minutes Commissioned by: Dartington International Summer School Published by: David Bedford

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CHORUS TWO POEMS FOR CHORUS (1963) Instrumentation: mixed chorus Text: Kenneth Patchen Duration: 16 minutes Published by: Universal Edition THE GOLDEN WINE IS DRUNK (1974) Instrumentation: 16 solo voices Text: Ernest Dowson Duration: 12 minutes Commissioned by: John Alldis Published by: Universal Edition THE WAY OF TRUTH (1977-78) Instrumentation: mixed chorus and electronics Text: Parmenides (trans. Karl Popper) Duration: 20 minutes Commissioned by: Electric Phoenix Published by: Universal Edition OF STARS, DREAMS AND CYMBALS (1982) Instrumentation: mixed chorus Text: Sir Thomas Browne Duration: 11 minutes Commissioned by: BBC Published by: Universal Edition AN ISLAND IN THE MOON (1985-86) Instrumentation: mixed chorus Text: William Blake Duration: 8 minutes Commissioned by: Singcircle Published by: Universal Edition GERE CURAM MEI FINIS (1987) Instrumentation: 4 soloists and electronics Text: Kenneth Patchen Duration: 10 minutes Commissioned by: South Bank Centre/Electric Phoenix Published by: Universal Edition

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A CHARM OF GRACE (1994) Instrumentation: 24 voices Text: Carmina Gadelica Duration: 12 minutes Commissioned by: BBC Published by: David Bedford LIFT UP YOUR HEADS (1997) Instrumentation: SAATTBB Text: George Frideric Handel (from Messiah) Duration: 6 minutes Commissioned by: Marcus Davey, Tatty Theo Published by: David Bedford THE GRACE OF LOVE (1999) Instrumentation: choir Duration: 5½ minutes Commissioned by: Marcus Davey, Norfolk and Norwich Festival Published by: David Bedford MAY GOD SHIELD YOU ON EVERY STEP (2011) Instrumentation: choir and organ Text: Carmina Gadelica Duration: 5 minutes Commissioned by: Choirbook for the Queen Published by: Canterbury Press

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INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE PIECE FOR MO (1963) Instrumentation: percussion, vibraphone, accordion, violin (3), cello, double bass Duration: 9 minutes Published by: Universal Edition FIVE (1963) Instrumentation: Duration: Published by:

string quintet 8 minutes Universal Edition

TRONA FOR 12 (1967) Instrumentation: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet (2), trombone (2), violin (2), viola, cello Duration: 10 minutes Published by: Universal Edition PENTOMINO (1968) Instrumentation: wind quintet Duration: 13 minutes Published by: Universal Edition A GARLAND FOR DR K (1969) Instrumentation: flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano Duration: 2 minutes Published by: Universal Edition THE GARDEN OF LOVE (1963) Instrumentation: flute, clarinet, horn, trumpet, double bass, rock band Duration: 20 minutes Published by: David Bedford THE SWORD OF ORION (1970) Instrumentation: flute, clarinet, violin, cello, 4 metronomes, 32 percussion (2 players) Duration: 20 minutes Published by: Universal Edition WITH 100 KAZOOS (1971) Instrumentation: flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, horn, trumpet, trombone, string quartet Duration: 18 minutes Commissioned by: BBC Published by: Universal Edition 10

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NURSE'S SONG WITH ELEPHANTS (1971) Instrumentation: 10 acoustic guitars and singer Duration: 20 minutes Commissioned by: Omega Players Published by: Universal Edition JACK OF SHADOWS (1973) Instrumentation: viola solo, flute (4), horn (2), trombone, tuba, cello (2), double bass (2) Duration: 14 minutes Published by: Universal Edition A HORSE, HIS NAME WAS HUNRY FENCEWAVER WALKINS (1973) Instrumentation: acoustic guitar solo, flute, clarinet, piano, violin, cello, double bass Duration: 12 minutes Commissioned by: English Bach Festival Published by: Universal Edition PANCAKES, WITH BUTTER, MAPLE SYRUP AND BACON AND THE TV WEATHERMAN (1973) Instrumentation: brass quintet Duration: 14 minutes Commissioned by: Canadian Brass Published by: Universal Edition VARIATIONS ON A RHYTHM BY MIKE OLDFIELD (1973) Instrumentation: 84 percussion (3 players) and conductor Duration: 11 minutes Commissioned by: Electric Candle Published by: David Bedford CIRCE VARIATIONS (1976) Instrumentation: clarinet, piano, violin, cello Duration: 12 minutes Commissioned by: Capricorn Published by: Universal Edition THE ONES WHO WALK AWAY FROM OMELAS (1976) Instrumentation: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, timpani, electric guitar, electric bass guitar (both with fuzz pedals), violin 1 and 2, viola, cello Duration: 25 minutes Commissioned by: Harrogate Festival Published by: Universal Edition

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FRIDIOF KENNINGS (1980) Instrumentation: saxophone quartet Duration: 10 minutes Commissioned by: Myrha Saxophone Quartet Published by: Universal Edition SYMPHONY FOR 12 MUSICIANS (1981) Instrumentation: flute, oboe (2), clarinet, horn, bassoon, violin (2), viola, cello, bass drum, percussion Duration: 23 minutes Commissioned by: Endymion Ensemble Published by: Universal Edition STRING QUARTET IN A MINOR (1981) Instrumentation: string quartet Duration: 16 minutes Commissioned by: Locrian String Quartet Published by: Universal Edition SEXTET (1981) Instrumentation: Duration: Commissioned by: Published by:

wind quintet and piano 12 minutes Gordonstoun School Universal Edition

PENTAQUIN (1985) Instrumentation: Duration: Commissioned by: Published by:

flute, clarinet, viola, harp, percussion 12 minutes Uroboros Ensemble Universal Edition

FOR TESS (1985) Instrumentation: Duration: Commissioned by: Published by:

brass quintet 11 minutes Equale Brass Universal Edition

ERKENNE MICH (1988) Instrumentation: flute/alto flute, oboe/cor anglais, bass clarinet, vibraphone Duration: 12 minutes Commissioned by: Uroboros ensemble Published by: Universal Edition

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CADENZAS AND INTERLUDES (1992) Instrumentation: clarinet (2), viola, cello, double bass Duration: 12 minutes Commissioned by: Composers Ensemble Published by: David Bedford RECORDER CONCERTO (1994) Instrumentation: solo recorder, strings Duration: 17 minutes Commissioned by: Marcus Davey/ Dartington International Summer School/ SW Arts Published by: David Bedford STRING QUARTET 2 (1997-1998) Instrumentation: string quartet Duration: 25 minutes Commissioned by: Norfolk and Norwich Music Club Published by: David Bedford OBOE CONCERTO (1998) Instrumentation: solo oboe/cor anglais, strings Duration: 14 minutes Commissioned by: John Lewis Partnership Published by: David Bedford

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VOICE(S) AND INSTRUMENTS MUSIC FOR ALBION MOONLIGHT (1965) Instrumentation: soprano, flute, clarinet, melodica, piano, violin, cello Text: Kenneth Patchen Duration: 25 minutes Published by: Universal Edition THAT WHITE AND RADIANT LEGEND (1966) Instrumentation: soprano, speaker, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, violin, cello, double bass Text: Kenneth Patchen Duration: 15 minutes Commissioned by: BBC Published by: Universal Edition THE TENTACLES OF THE DARK NEBULA (1969) Instrumentation: tenor, violin (3), viola (2), double bass Text: Arthur C. Clarke Duration: 14 minutes Commissioned by: Peter Pears Published by: Universal Edition HOLY THURSDAY WITH SQUEAKERS (1972) Instrumentation: soprano, electric piano, viola/organ, soprano saxophone/bassoon, percussion Text: William Blake Duration: 13 minutes Commissioned by: Macnaghten Concerts Published by: Universal Edition WHEN I HEARD THE LEARNED ASTRONOMER (1972) Instrumentation: tenor, flute (2), oboe (2), clarinet (2), bassoon(2), horn(3), trombone, bass trombone, tuba Text: Walt Whitman/Cammille Flammarion Duration: 15 minutes Commissioned by: Peter Pears Published by: Universal Edition ON THE BEACH AT NIGHT (1977) Instrumentation: 2 tenors, piano, small organ Text: Walt Whitman Duration: 11 minutes Commissioned by: Peter Pears Published by: Universal Edition 14

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VOCODER SEXTET (1981) Instrumentation: flute, clarinet, violin, cello, vocalist and EMS recorder Text: David Bedford Duration: 16 minutes Commissioned by: Apollo Ensemble Published by: Universal Edition THE JUNIPER TREE (1982) Instrumentation: soprano, recorder, harpsicord Text: Terry Bagg Duration: 21 minutes Commissioned by: Fiona Dobie, Iain Ledingham and Evelyn Nallen Published by: Universal Edition THE OCD BAND AND THE MINOTAUR (1990) Instrumentation: soprano, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, electric guitar, piano Text: Elisabeth Gorla Duration: 10 minutes Commissioned by: Jane Manning Published by: Universal Edition EVEN NOW (1990) Instrumentation: Text: Duration: Commissioned by: Published by:

soprano, clarinet (2), viola, cello, double bass Ernest Dowson 3 minutes Composers Ensemble Universal Edition

MAGGIE'S FAREWELL (1991) Instrumentation: soprano, clarinet (2), viola, cello, double bass Text: Margaret Thatcher Duration: 3 minutes Commissioned by: Composers Ensemble Published by: David Bedford THE BIRD OF THE MOUNTAIN (1991) Instrumentation: soprano, clarinet (2), viola, cello, double bass Text: Kenneth Patchen Duration: 3 minutes Commissioned by: Composers Ensemble Published by: David Bedford

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TOURISTEN DACHAU (1992) Instrumentation: soprano, flute, oboe, clarinet, violin, viola, percussion, male voices Text: Michael White Duration: 25 minutes Commissioned by: Spitalfields Festival Published by: David Bedford MY MOTHER MY SISTER AND I (1994) Instrumentation: 3 sopranos, backing tape, (DAT available) Text: Allison Powell Duration: 25 minutes Commissioned by: Self Made Music Theatre Published by: David Bedford INVENTRESS OF THE VOCAL FRAME (1997) Instrumentation: counter tenor, harpsichord, baroque violins (2), baroque cello Text: John Dryden Duration: 6 minutes Commissioned by: The Brook Street Band Published by: David Bedford MAGNIFICAT AND NUNC DIMITTIS (1999) Instrumentation: choir and organ Duration: 8 minutes Commissioned by: Choir of St Mary's Hendon Published by: David Bedford

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INSTRUMENTAL PIANO PIECE 1 (1965) Instrumentation: solo piano Duration: 7 minutes Published by: Universal Edition 18 BRICKS LEFT ON APRIL 21st (1967) Instrumentation: 2 electric guitars Duration: 19 minutes Published by: Universal Edition PIANO PIECE 2 (1968) Instrumentation: solo piano Duration: 7 minutes Published by: Universal Edition YOU ASKED FOR IT (1969) Instrumentation: acoustic guitar Duration: 6 minutes Commissioned by: Tim Walker Published by: Universal Edition SPILLIHPNERAK (1972) Instrumentation: solo viola Duration: 8 minutes Commissioned by: Karen Phillips Published by: Universal Edition ELEGY AND CAPRICE (1981) Instrumentation: oboe, piano Duration: 4 minutes Commissioned by: Marjorie Downward Published by: Universal Edition TOCCATA IN D MINOR (1981) Instrumentation: solo piano Duration: 12 minutes Commissioned by: Roger Woodward Published by: Universal Edition

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SONATA IN ONE MOVEMENT (1981) Instrumentation: solo piano Duration: 18 minutes Commissioned by: Vancouver New Music Society Published by: Universal Edition FIVE DIVERSIONS (1983) Instrumentation: flutes (2) Duration: 5 minutes Published by: Universal Edition CROTCHET = 120 (1984) Instrumentation: bass clarinet and tape delay Duration: 12 minutes Commissioned by: Harry Sparnaay Published by: David Bedford DIVERSIONS (1985) Instrumentation: Duration: Published by:

flutes (2) 6 minutes Universal Edition

DIAFONE (1985) Instrumentation: Duration: Published by:

flute and vibraphone 10 minutes Universal Edition

IN MEMORIAM (1986) Instrumentation: solo piano Duration: 10 minutes Commissioned by: Thalia Myers Published by: Universal Edition VERSES AND CHORUSES (1986) Instrumentation: acoustic guitar (2) Duration: 7 minutes Commissioned by: Tom Dupre and Richard Hand Published by: Universal Edition 5 EASY PIECES (1987) Instrumentation: alto saxophone and piano Duration: 18 minutes Published by: Universal Edition 18

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HOQUETUS DAVID (1987) Instrumentation: piano (2) Duration: 5 minutes Commissioned by: Summerscope 1987 Published by: David Bedford MA NON SEMPRE (1987) Instrumentation: solo piano Duration: 6 minutes Commissioned by: Katherine Howard Published by: Universal Edition MEMORIES OF ULLAPOOL (1988) Instrumentation: flute and guitar or harp Duration: 5 minutes Commissioned by: Tim Walker Published by: Universal Edition BACKINGS (1990) Instrumentation: Duration: Commissioned by: Published by:

soprano saxophone and backing tape 20 minutes John Harle David Bedford

SAY NOT THE STRUGGLE NAUGHT AVAILETH (1991) Instrumentation: solo organ Duration: 15 minutes Commissioned by: NALGO Published by: Universal Edition HEY PRESTO (1994) Instrumentation: Duration: Commissioned by: Published by:

solo clarinet 6 minutes Nick Hayes David Bedford

PIERS DE RESISTANCE (1995) Instrumentation: solo recorder Duration: 6 minutes Commissioned by: Piers Adams Published by: David Bedford

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OH EVA, HEAR MY LAMENT (1997) Instrumentation: flute, piano Duration: 8 minutes Commissioned by: Rebecca Larsen Published by: David Bedford THE FRAGRANCE OF YOUR HAIR (1998) Instrumentation: oboe, piano Duration: 5 minutes Commissioned by: Nick Daniel Published by: David Bedford STRING QUARTET 2 (1997-1998) Instrumentation: string quartet Duration: 25 minutes Commissioned by: Norfolk and Norwich Music Club Published by: David Bedford LIKE AS THE WAVES MAKE TOWARDS THE PEBBLED SHORE (1999) Instrumentation: recorder, guitar, cello, double bass Duration: 6 minutes Commissioned by: Christie Anderson/King of Hearts, Norwich Published by: David Bedford McSAX (1999) Instrumentation: Duration: Commissioned by: Published by:

solo soprano saxophone 8 minutes Gerard McChrystal David Bedford

DREAMS OF STAC POLLAIDH (1999) Instrumentation: solo bassoon Duration: 6 minutes Commissioned by: Laurence Perkins Published by: David Bedford BASH PEACE (2002) Instrumentation: Duration: Commissioned by: Published by:

steel pans 5 minutes ensemblebash David Bedford

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TAMSIN’S TOCCATA (2010) Instrumentation: solo violin Duration: 6 minutes Published by: David Bedford PAUL’S PARAGRAM (2011) Instrumentation: solo piano Duration: 3 minutes Commissioned by: Paul Jackson Published by: David Bedford

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VOICE O NOW THE DRENCHED LAND WAKES (1965) Instrumentation: baritone and piano duet Duration: 7 minutes Published by: Universal Edition COME IN HERE CHILD (1968) Instrumentation: soprano and amplified piano Duration: 8 minutes Published by: Universal Edition SOME STARS ABOVE MAGNITUDE 2.9 (1971) Instrumentation: soprano and piano Duration: 4 minutes Published by: Universal Edition AN EASY DECISION (1972) Instrumentation: soprano and piano Text: Kenneth Patchen Duration: 2 minutes Published by: Universal Edition BECAUSE HE LIKED TO BE AT HOME (1974) Instrumentation: tenor (also playing treble recorder) and harp Text: Kenneth Patchen Duration: 3 minutes Commissioned by: Peter Pears Published by: Universal Edition BE MUSIC NIGHT (1986) Instrumentation: soprano and piano Text: Kenneth Patchen Duration: 12 minutes Published by: Universal Edition EPITAPHS (1995) Instrumentation: Text: Duration: Commissioned by: Published by:

baritone and piano gravestones 10 minutes Roderick Williams and David Wickham David Bedford

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FOUND IN A COUNTRY CHURCHYARD (1995) Instrumentation: version 1: soprano and piano version 2: baritone and piano version 3: soprano, clarinet, bass clarinet, viola, cello, double bass Text: gravestones Duration: 1 minute Commissioned by: Composers Ensemble Published by: David Bedford I THIRST FOR SHADOWS (1998) Instrumentation: solo counter tenor Text: Federico Garcia Lorca Duration: 8 minutes Commissioned by: Oxford Contemporary Music Festival/Nick Clapton Published by: David Bedford

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WIND AND BRASS BAND SUN PAINTS RAINBOWS ON THE VAST WAVES (1984) Instrumentation: wind band Duration: 14 minutes Commissioned by: Huddersfield Festival Published by: Novello and Co Ltd SEA AND SKY AND GOLDEN HILL (1985) Instrumentation: wind band Duration: 12 minutes Commissioned by: BASBWE Published by: Novello and Co Ltd RONDE FOR ISOLDE (1986) Instrumentation: wind band (version for orchestra also available) Duration: 10 minutes Commissioned by: National Wind Band of Scotland Published by: Novello and Co Ltd SYMPHONY 2 (1987) Instrumentation: Duration: Commissioned by: Published by:

wind band 14 minutes Herts Wind Band Novello and Co Ltd

TOCCATA FOR TRISTAN (1989) Instrumentation: brass band Duration: 15 minutes Commissioned by: BBC Published by: Novello and Co Ltd CANZONA (1992) Instrumentation: Duration: Commissioned by: Published by:

solo trombone, trumpet (4), flg, hn, trombone (3), euphonium, tuba, percussion 14 minutes Corus Brass Ensemble David Bedford

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SUSATO VARIATIONS (1992) Instrumentation: piano solo, flute (3), oboe (3), clarinet (3), bassoon (3), horn (4), trumpet (3), trombone (3), tuba, percussion (3) Duration: 21 minutes Commissioned by: BASBWE Education Trust Published by: David Bedford CANONS AND CADENZAS (1995-96) Instrumentation: wind band Duration: 15 minutes Commissioned by: Frederick Fennell Published by: G and M Brand Publications Ltd. REQUIEM (1998) Instrumentation: Duration: Commissioned by: Published by:

brass band 11 minutes National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Maecenas Music

SPRITES, ELVES AND BLUE JETS (2000) Instrumentation: wind band and string orchestra Duration: 11 minutes Commissioned by: Hampshire Youth Orchestra Published by: David Bedford

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SCHOOL OPERA THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER (1978) Instrumentation: soloists, two choruses, piano, kazoos, bottles, whistles, glasses, vocal sfx (non music readers), optional woodwind, strings, percussion Text: Samuel Taylor Coleridge Duration: 60 minutes Commissioned by: New Music in Action Published by: Universal Edition THE DEATH OF BALDUR (1979) Instrumentation: orchestra, two choruses, soloists, pebbles Text: Terry Bagg, story from Icelandic myth Duration: 60 minutes Commissioned by: Gordonstoun School Published by: Universal Edition FRIDIOF'S SAGA (1980) Instrumentation: orchestra, chorus, soloists, pebbles, drums, wine glasses Text: Terry Bagg, story from Icelandic myth Duration: 60 minutes Commissioned by: Gordonstoun School Published by: Universal Edition THE RAGNAROK (1982) Instrumentation: orchestra, two choirs, soloists, bottles, rattles Text: Terry Bagg, story from Icelandic myth Duration: 60 minutes Commissioned by: Gordonstoun School Published by: Universal Edition THE CAMLANN GAME (1987) Instrumentation: piano, school instruments, chorus, soloists Text: Bob Williams Duration: 65 minutes Commissioned by: Aberlour School Published by: Universal Edition THE RETURN OF ODYSSEUS (1988) Instrumentation: piano duet, percussion, chorus, soloists Text: David Bedford Duration: 50 minutes Commissioned by: W11 Children's Opera Published by: Universal Edition 26

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ANNA (1992-93) Instrumentation: Text: Duration: Commissioned by: Published by:

orchestra, two choirs, soloists Allison Powell, Chloe Phillips 70 minutes The City of London School for Girls David Bedford

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EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY WHITEFIELD MUSIC 1 (1966) Instrumentation: metallaphones (12), bottles (12) and drums (4) Duration: 8 minutes Published by: Universal Edition WHITEFIELD MUSIC 2 (1967) Instrumentation: 6-36 players each with any 2 instruments of which 1 must be capable of long sounds Duration: 7 minutes (approx.) Published by: Universal Edition AN EXCITING NEW GAME FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES (1969) Instrumentation: any number of players with any number of instruments, 1 die and 1 counter Duration: variable Published by: Universal Edition SOME BRIGHT STARS FOR QUEEN'S COLLEGE (1970) Instrumentation: choir, melodicas (2), recorders (3), piano Duration: 3 minutes Published by: Universal Edition IT'S EASIER THAN IT LOOKS (1970) Instrumentation: 8 descant recorders Duration: 3 minutes Published by: Universal Edition BALLOON MUSIC 1 (1973) Instrumentation: from 2 - 1,000 balloons Duration: 6 minutes Published by: Universal Edition SEASCAPES (1986) Instrumentation: Duration: Commissioned by: Published by:

strings and 4 school groups 30 minutes Scottish Chamber Orchestra Universal Edition

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FRAMEWORKS (1989-90) Instrumentation: oboe (2), horn (2), strings, 4 school orchestral groups Duration: 30 minutes (approx.) Commissioned by: English Sinfonia Published by: Universal Edition STORIES FROM THE DREAMTIME (1991) Instrumentation: 40 hearing impaired children, orchestra, speaker, signer Text: David Bedford from Aboriginal legends Duration: 35 minutes Commissioned by: Music and the Deaf Published by: Universal Edition TRAVELLING WEST (1995) Instrumentation: any instruments ad lib. Duration: 3 minutes Commissioned by: Schools Curriculum Assessment Authority Published by: David Bedford TIDDALIK THE FROG (1997) Instrumentation: violin, cello, piano, primary school group Text: Allison Bedford Duration: 15 minutes Commissioned by: The Dartington String Trio Published by: David Bedford ODYSSEY 3000 (2000) Instrumentation: strings, recorders, percussion, drama groups, dance groups Duration: 50 minutes Commissioned by: Symphony Hall Birmingham education department Published by: David Bedford GODS, GODDESSES AND MAGICAL CREATURES (2006) Instrumentation: beginner orchestra (pre-Grade 1) Duration: variable Commissioned by: Music and the Deaf Published by: David Bedford OLD JOE ON THE BEACH (2007) Instrumentation: woodwind, brass, strings, percussion (community participants), voice Duration: variable Commissioned by: Aldeburgh Festival Published by: David Bedford

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THE WRECK OF THE TITANIC (2010) Instrumentation: ensemble with violin (3), cello (2), double bass, piano (2), youth orchestra, children’s chorus, youth or community chorus, Wider Opportunities (beginner) groups Text: David Bedford from news reports and survivors’ accounts Duration: 45 to 50 minutes Commissioned by: Cumbria, Lancashire and Liverpool Music Services Published by: David Bedford

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