Ernst von Siemens Composer Prize 2023
Alex Paxton
Works
Orchestra and Large Emsembles
NEW WORK (30mins) Wp 25 March 2023
for riot ensemble
1.1.1.0.SAX trp. trb. 2 Keybaords, 2 perc. E.guitar, Double Bass
iLolli-Pop (25 mins)
Commissioned for Ensemble Modern
1.1.1.1 1.1.1.0 2perc.2Pno 2.1.2.1 + improvising soloist. (Versions with option 2nd cello/ extra sampler player optional)
Levels of Affection (10mins)
Commissioned for the Philharmonia Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Society
(1.1.1.0 0.1.1.0 2Pno 1perc 3.0.2.1 + improvising soloist optional)
Candyfolk Space-Drum (31mins)
Commissioned for the London Sinfionetta
(Picc, clarinet. trumpet, violin, 2Keys, Jazz drum kit, solo improvising trombonist. “Untrained children’s choir.)
Love You’s Bus Eyed (4mins)
Commissioned for the London Symphony Orchestra
(3.3.3.3 3.3.3.1 2perc Pno.Harp Strings: 16.14.12.10.8.6)
MORE CLASSICAL MUSIC (3mins)
based on ENCORE commissioned for the National Youth Orchestra (GB) and BBC Proms. Made in collaboration with NYO students.
Open score for Symphony Orchestra
HASLINGFIELD TAPESTRY (15mins)
Commissioned for Making Music
Adult choir SATB, Children’s choir, String orchestra, Organ, Keyboards, Solo improviser.
LOVE KITTENs (5mins)
Commissioned for Delphian records
(1.1.1.1 1.1.1.1 2perc piano strings: 3.2.2.2.1)
SWEET WISHES (3mins)
Commissioned for Delphian records
(1.1.1.1 1.1.1.1 1perc strings: 3.2.2.2.1)
WATER MUSIC (9mins)
Commissioned for Delphian records
(1.1.1.1 1.1.1.1 2perc 1hrp.1pno strings:2.1.1.1.1 solo water percussionist)
OD ODY PINK’d (10 mins)
Commissioned for the Royal National Scottish Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Musician.
(2.2.2.2 4.2.3.1 T+2Perc Hp Strings 12.10.8.6.4 + improvising soloist optional)
SPAKE (10 mins)
Symphony Orchestra
(3.3.3.3 4.2.3.1 T+2Perc Pno Hp Strings 12.10.8.6.4)
Medium Ensembles
NEW WORK (15 mins) Wp 21 June 2023
Explore ensemble
Flute, Clarinet, Violin , Viola, Cello
MEANY (8mins)
(flute, clarinet, trumpet, piano, violin, cello, Jazz Jazz Drums, E.bass. Jazz Vocalist) + improvising soloist optional
MUSIC for BOSCH PEOPLE (16 mins)
Commissioned for Birmingham Records Company and NMC label
2sax. 2trb. kit. 2 Egtr. + electronics
(quartet version also available)
HARPY (8mins)
Commissioned by Dream-musics ensemble
(recorder, trombone, String octet, tuba, Drumkit, Sampler/Keyboards)
SPUDSPANGLE (8mins)
(1.1.1.1 1.1.1.0 2perc. Pno 2.1.1.1 improvising soloist)
NOW WE ARE DUH-DUR (15mins)
Commissioned for the London Philharmonic Orchestra
for Large Ensemble/Chamber Orchestra (2.2.2.2 2.2.2.1 2.Perc. PnoHrp 3.2.2.2.2)
STRAWBERRY (12 mins)
for 11 players
(sopsax.altosax.2trbs.synths.kit.ct.vln.vc)
BYE (10 mins)
For wind, brass and improvisers.
Commissioned for Delphian Records
(flt.cl.bcl.altosax.tnrsax.2trbs.epno)
Small ensembles, solos and duets
Just Gum Friends (12 mins)
Commissioned by Gaudeamus Festival
Amplified Harpsichord and Percussion, electronic
CAR PIG (9 mins)
Commissioned by Zubin Kanga.
Solo Keyboards
SOME PRAYER (25mins)
Commissioned for Birmingham Records Company and NMC label
(sopsax.trb.kit.Egtr. + electronics)
- IN the DARKNESS
- PRAYER. LIKE in HOT PINK
- PRAYER with Strings
- LIKE I KNOW
- NIGHT PICTURES
DADD’S Faries (5 mins)
Commissioned for the London Symphony Orchestra
(Picc. Oboe, 3 violins )
ESTAMPI (10mins)
Commissioned by Slide action
for trombone quartet
BIG GAY MACHING (9 mins)
(recorder, trombone, tuba Drumkit, Sampler/Keyboards)
DINO DREAMS (10mins)
Commissioned by Dream-musics ensemble
(trombone, Drumkit, Sampler/Keyboards
CORN CRACK DREAMS (30mins)
Commissioned by Nevis Ensemble and Non-classical
(trombone, Drumkit, Sampler/Keyboards.)
SOMEIMTES VOICES (10 mins)
Commissioned for Hyper Duo
Keyboards and Drum Kit duo
(Keyboard Duo version arrangement by Bertram Wee)
FLORRID HORRID (15mins)
commissioned by Machoncy String Quartet
GO-PLAY (1min)
Solo piano
TELLSONG (When I see a Disney Movie I am moved to salty tears)
solo sopranino recorder (5mins)
(also version for Saxophone)
BAND (13 mins)
For brass quintet
FANFARE Fanfare ( 1 mins)
commissioned by National Youth Jazz Orchestra and Norwich Festival)
2 trumpets, Soprano saxophone, Alto saxophone, trombone
PREACH
Arpeggiator and improvisers
(Drum kit & trombone)
Big Band works
ROSIE FINGERED DAWN (8mins)
Big Band
SWART of the ORCHID (10mins)
Big Band
SCARECROW’s FOUL (10mins)
Big Band
LIGHTHOUSEMAN (6mins)
Big Band with vocalist
Stage Works
NOGGIN & the WHALE (50mins)
Band, Orchestra of Children, Youth Orchestra, Children’s Chorus, soloists, narrator.
BEL and the DRAGON (20mins)
S.M-S.T.B.B. (1.1.1.1 1.1.1.0 perc pno/synth 1.1.1.1.1)
FOR the LOVE of THORSTEIN SHIVER
(25 mins) opera
S.S.M-S.T.B
(flt.cl.vln.vla.vc)
The EQUIVOCAL HARRIET BOWDLER (15mins)
(Male voice and Actor.
B.clarintet, Sackbut, Drum Kit. Vln, Vc)
Text Works
PLAY (20mins)
Arcana X (2022)
commissioned by John Zorn and Tzadik Label
Pynchon’s Clocks (6mins)
Concert Works for Young Performers
Children’s Orchestra . Open score. (30+ children)
NOGGIN & the WHALE (50mins)
Band, Orchestra of Children, Youth Orchestra, Children’s Chorus, soloists, narrator.
BEACH RUBBLE (version also for children orchestra and adult orchestra)
YOU ARE SO OLD (from massed forces Old Noggin and the Whale) 4 mins
BIRD MONSTER
MUFFIN
the SOUND of MAGIC
RAINY RAIN RAIN
PAPER MACHE BALLOON HEAD
GRUMBLETROT and GROVALSNOT
LET ME SEE YOUR ACTING
GEME GOOD PRESENTS
SMELLING TEST
STOP MESSIN’ wiv MY SKY
FLY like a KITCHEN
further works for children can be found here
