ARgentum (2017)
Commissioned by the Royal Philharmonic Society and Classic FM
Premiered in 2017 by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Michael Seal
c. 6”30 (ww: 3333 (fl3 picc. cl3 db bcl. bs3 ctra) 4331 3p + tp, hp, strings) arrangement available for: 2222 4331- 3p + tp, hp, strings
There is an additional windband arrangement for the piece available
Programme Notes
Argentum [Latin for silver] is a short, vibrant and fun, yet reflective piece centred around celebration. Not only was it commissioned by ClassicFM for its silver anniversary, but it is dedicated to my two great friends Chris Oakley and Steven Christie in commemoration of their marriage earlier this year. Any celebration is a perfect opportunity to bring people together and experience joy, and it also offers the chance to look back at the journey and reflect on the hurdles and milestones that have brought us to that moment. Almost serving as a musical soundtrack, my aim with this piece is to encompass all of the emotions that any relationship, whether personal or professional, might experience in a journey of development and discovery; thematic ideas that are introduced in isolation at the beginning begin to intertwine as the piece progresses, building into a climatic finale, offering a clear sense of happiness and pride for what has been accomplished. I would like to thank ClassicFM and the Royal Philharmonic Society for this commission, and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra for their kind support throughout the process.
Subsequent Performances
03/04/2018 - Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (London Premiere*) Royal Albert Hall, conducted by Maxime Tortellier
15/01/2019 - BBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Michael Seal
31/10/2021 - CBSO Youth Orchestra, conducted by Michael Seal
23/07/2022 - Southbank Sinfonia, conducted by Kwamé Ryan at the BBC Proms
23/07/2022 - Southbank Sinfonia, conducted by Kwamé Ryan
29/07/2022 - National Youth Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Kwamé Ryan
30/07/2022 - National Youth Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Kwamé Ryan
31/07/2022 - National Youth Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Kwamé Ryan
25/09/2022 - Western Australian Youth Orchestra (AUS Premiere*), conducted by Jen Winley
05/11/2022 - Norwich Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Matthew Andrews
21/01/2023 - BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Karin Hendrickson
28/01/2023 - BBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dalia Stasevska
11/02/2023 - Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (US Premiere*), conducted by Kevin John Edusei
19/03/2023 - BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Karin Hendrickson
19/03/2023 - BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Karin Hendrickson
19/03/2023 - Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra, conducted by Tim Harrison
23/04/2023 - BBC Concert Orchestra
23/04/2023 - BBC Concert Orchestra
17/06/2023 - Ulster Orchestra
18/06/2023 - Ulster Orchestra
01/07/2023 - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
02/07/2023 - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
01/07/2023 - BBC Symphony Orchestra
01/07/2023 - BBC Symphony Orchestra
02/2023 - Bath Philharmonia
13/02/2024 - BBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Karin Hendrickson
13/02/2024 - BBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Karin Hendrickson
26/05/2024 - BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Karin Hendrickson
26/05/2024 - BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Karin Hendrickson
01/06/2024 - BBC National Orchestra of Wales
26/08/2024 - Southbank Sinfonia, conducted by Kwamé Ryan
26/08/2024 - Southbank Sinfonia, conducted by Kwamé Ryan
26/09/2024 - Royal College of Music Wind Orchestra, conducted by David Gordon-Shute
28/09/2024 - Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Salvador Brotons
29/09/2024 - Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Salvador Brotons
29/09/2024 - National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, conducted by Gavin Maloney
02/11/2024 - Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra
07/03/2025 - Central Washington University Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Tomick Necessary
08/03/2025 - Central Washington University Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Tomick Necessary
26/03/2025 - City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Einvind
10/04/2025 - Vasteras Sinfonietta & Wermland Opera Orchestra, conducted by Simon Crawford-Philips
20/05/2025 - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Enyi Okpara
20/05/2025 - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Enyi Okpara
21/05/2025 - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Enyi Okpara
21/05/2025 - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Enyi Okpara
22/05/2025 - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Enyi Okpara
30/05/2025 - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Enyi Okpara
30/05/2025 - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Enyi Okpara
13/02/2026 - Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Kwamé Ryan
14/02/2026 - Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Kwamé Ryan
27/03/2026 - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Enyi Okpara
Please note this work has been programmed over 50 times, and some performances may not be included here