Hell’s Angels – Opus 81 (1998)

Choral & Vocal, Chorus & Ensemble, Chorus & Orchestra, Chorus & Orchestra, Programme Notes

If one were to cast a glance at Paul Patterson’s impressively varied oeuvre since 1980, it would be easy to conclude that from then on he thoroughly abjured his earlier, aggressively experimental persona in favour of writing music which was more...

Magnificat – Opus 75 (1994)

Choral & Vocal, Chorus & Brass Ensemble, Chorus & Ensemble, Chorus & Orchestra, Programme Notes, Wind & Brass

For many years now, Paul Patterson has been one of the most widely respected of British composers. An important part of this reputation is based on his choral music. The last 150 years or so have been a golden era for English choral music, with Elgar, Vaughan...

Little Red Riding Hood Song Book (Chamber Orch. version) – Opus 77b (1994)

Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra + Narrator, Children's Music, Chorus & Ensemble, Chorus & Orchestra, Narrated, Programme Notes

Also available in the following version: For SSA Chorus and Piano. Opus 77 and the full Little Red Riding Hood, with text by Roald Dahl/Donald Sturrock: Symphony Orchestra. Opus 73 Chamber Orchestra. Opus 73b Symphonic Wind Band. Opus 73c Narrator (1-3) and Solo...

Brain Storm – Opus 39 (1978)

Chamber Music, Choral & Vocal, Choral with orchestra/instruments, Chorus & Ensemble, Chorus & Orchestra

Text: Tim Rose-Price Details Written 1978 Choir + Instruments SATB Solo and Tape Length 25′ Commission: Electric Pheonix Dedication: ‘For Electric Pheonix’ Publisher: Universal...

Fifth Continent: ‘A Gift From The Sea’, The – Opus 96 (2005)

Brass, Brass Ensemble, Chamber Music, Chorus & Ensemble, Chorus & Orchestra, Wind & Brass, Wind & Brass

I. The Marsh; II: Dawn Light; III: Storm; IV: Spiritual Haven Set to a specially written text by Ben Kaye, The Fifth Continent derives its inspiration from Kent’s Romney Marsh. It has mused the minds of artists since the 1500’s when William Camden’s “Britannia”...