Peter Maxwell Davies

Flöte, Klarinette in B, Trompete in C, Posaune, Schlagwerk, Violine, Viola, Violoncello, Kontrabass

Maxwell Davies' beguiling Oboe Quartet was written for longstanding collaborators the Hebrides Ensemble and dedicated to the eminent composer and conductor Oliver Knussen on his 60th birthday. Max com...

Synopsis von Paul Griffiths: Die Geschichte ist die Version einer weitverbreiteten Legende, wie sie auf den Orkney-Inseln erzählt wird. Zwei Fiedler begegnen auf der Heimkehr von einer Hochzeitsfeier...

With words by the composer, 'Otter Island', dedicated to June Keyte and the Children's Voices of Enfield, explores a descriptive narrative in combination with gently flowing music that has an occasion...

With words by the composer, Otter Island, dedicated to June Keyte and the Children's Voices of Enfield, explores a descriptive narrative in combination with gently flowing music that has an occasional...

Chorpartitur

Written to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II, this short choral work is suitable for professional, amateur and church choruses. The use of biblical texts (Isaiah) gives this piece a...

As Master of the Queens Music, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies has written a new carol for Her Majesty the Queen each Christmas since his appointment began in 2004. Kings and Shepherds is the fourth and like...

Flöte, Oboe, Klarinette (B), Fagott, Horn, Viola, Violoncello und Schlagzeug (7 Spieler)

Peter Maxwell Davies (1934-2016) empezó a estudiar piano a los 8 años y a componer poco después. En los diez años siguientes produjo cerca de treinta obras. Gran parte de esta obra juvenil fue escrita...

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of historic dance traditions with the "Renaissance Scottish Dances," published by the renowned Boosey & Hawkes. This spirited work weaves the lively character...

Commissioned by the Nash Ensemble in 2014, String Quintet is one of Maxwell Davies' last works. This intense chamber work is filled with his characteristic harmonies which give the melody and harmony...

Max wrote this tiny piece for the small chorus of his St Magnus Festival, with a plain string accompaniment. It works absolutely beautifully and its text (in Latin) reminds us that sometimes we should...