Alasdair Nicolson

 

The Broken Symphony  [2007] Orchestra
Part One:Endless Laments  Part Two:Ghost Dances
First performance by the BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by David Zinman Barbican, London 23rd May 2007. 
Commissioned by the BBC.


Songs and Secrets [2004] Youth Chorus and Orchestra
First performance given by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the RSNO Junior Chorus conducted by Christopher Bell. 
Commissioned by the RSNO for the 25th Anniversary of the RSNO Junior Chorus.


The Blue Rampart [2002] Orchestra  
First performance given by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra conducted by Jason Lai at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness, June 2002. Also programmed in a Highland Tour conducted by Christopher Bell. 
Commissioned by the Highland Festival and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. 


dansmusik (revised version) [2001]Orchestra  
First performance given by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra conducted by Garry Walker at Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh. Broadcast of BBC Radio 3’s Hear and Now. 
Commissioned by the BBC.

 
Ghosts at the Waters Edge [1999] Orchestra
First performance given by the City of London Sinfonia conducted by Marin Alsop. 
Commissioned by the City of London Sinfonia.


Stramash [1999]   String Orchestra
First performance given by the City of London Sinfonia directed by Andrew Watkinson at Sheffield Town Hall, April 1999. Commissioned by the City of London Sinfonia.


Stormwatching [1998]   String Orchestra
First performance given by the City of London Sinfonia directed by Andrew Watkinson at the Corn Exchange, Kings Lynn, April 1998. Commissioned by the City of London Sinfonia.
  

The Admiral’s Fanfare [1997] Orchestra
First performance given by the City of London Sinfonia at The Opera Theatre, Santiago, Chile. March 1997. Commissioned by the City of London Sinfonia for the British Ambassador to Chile.


Breakdance [1996]   Orchestra
First performance and pan-European broadcast given by the BBC SSOconducted by Elgar Howarth. Henry Wood Hall, Glasgow.
Commissioned by the BBC.


The Last Meeting [1995] 2 Horns, Harp and Chamber Orchestra
First performance given by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra conducted by Ivor Bolton with dancer Laurie Booth. 
Commissioned by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra for the "Glasgow Series".


Street [1995] Orchestra
First performed by the BBC SSO conducted by the composer. Commissioned by BBC TV Scotland for the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra for a television programme about composition.


Songs of the Lost [1995] Chorus and Orchestra
Text by Irina Ratushinskaya and Iain Crichton Smith.
First performance given by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Christopher Bell. Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow.
Commissioned by Mayfest.


Tam! [1993] Two Actors, Choir and Orchestra
First performance given by the Fife Sinfonia conducted by John Steer. Queen's Hall, Edinburgh.
Commissioned by the Arts Council in Fife.


Variation on the "Garb of Old Gaul" [1993] Chamber Orchestra
First performance given by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra conducted by Mathias Bamert. Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh.
Commissioned by Edinburgh University to celebrate 15o years of its Music Faculty.


The Tree of Strings [1993] Large Orchestra
Winner of the 1993 IBM Young Composers Prize.
First performed given by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra conducted by David Davies.  


Banner [1992] Childrens Voices, Chorus, Wind Band & Orchestra
First performed by the SCO, the Thorn Choir, the East Glasgow Wind Band and the SCO Chorus conducted by the composer. City Hall, Glasgow.
Commissioned by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.


rantriddlereel [1991] Chamber Orchestra
First performed by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra conducted by the composer. Duthac Centre, Tain
Commissioned by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.


The River Sings [1987] 2 Trumpets, Percussion & String Orchestra
First performance given by the Spectrum Strings, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Shaun Harrold and Peter Franks(trumpet) Caroline Garden (percussion) and John Steer(conductor). Commissioned by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.


The Rain Gathering [1986]   Solo Piano & Chamber Orchestra
First performance given by Joanna Macgregor (piano) and Edinburgh University Chamber Orchestra conducted by Christopher Bell. Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh.
Commissioned by the Isobel Dunlop Trust.


Ordo Nocturnus [1984]   Large Orchestra
First performed by EUMS Orchestra conducted by Christopher Bell. McEwan Hall, Edinburgh.
Commissioned by Edinburgh University Music Society.