Nigel Morgan - Worklist, 2015

MUSIC FOR SCULPTURESfour players (variable instrumentation of diverse timbres)25 minBinham Quartetflute, clarinet, guitar and double bass10 minContrapuntal Forms4 diverse instruments10 minAscending FormSolo instrument and drones7 minQuiet Form3 instruments (alto, contrabass and harmonyinstrument)9 minConversation with Magic Stonessolo contrabass instrumentand optional small ensemble (fl, ob, cl, tpt, tbn)10 minMusic for Young MusiciansPocket Monster Songbook2 part choir and electric pianoWords by Margaret Morgan“I, Satoshi was born in Japan,Where, as a boy, I collected insects.Fanatical, I searched their secrets.”Rhythm of the Stonespercussion ensemble with master drummerBased on the sculpting rhythms of Barbara Hepworthtranscribed by Priaulx Rainier12 minutes“Some of the first sculptures by Hepworth that Rainier sawhad musical titles such as Rhythmic Form. It was probablythis sculpture that began their friendship.”“Music for Sculptures isconceived in such a waythat it can be performed bydifferent instrumentations -but as long as theseinstrumentations celebratedifference!”“. . . written to respond to the remarkable acoustic andatmosphere of Binham Priory. . .”Making WavesFive pieces for chamber orchestra (variableinstrumentation)15 minutes“There is much for students to learn from Making Wavesabout the musical mechanisms composers use to keep theirmusic interesting for the listener.”Heartstonewind, brass, percussion and piano (16 players)25 min“The notion of traditional associations between stone,earth and direction found in Chinese philosophy formedthe backdrop for imaginary journeys with new tonalityschemes derived from melodic, rhythmic, and dynamicmaterial.”Skyscapes for a Spring Stormlarge choir (SATB), large orchestra and digitalsoundscapeWords by Margaret Melicharova15 min“. . . workshopped, performed and recorded by overseventy young musicians and their tutors during the courseof a single day.”16