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Latest News and Information
The Quartets are nearing completion
Robin Highcock's project of writing a set of six string quartets is no entering its final stages. String Quartet no 5 has been revised and is awaiting final polishing but can be found under Works in Progress. The rough drafts of the1st 4th and 5th movts of String Quartet no. 6 can also now be found in the same place. This huge and exciting challenge has already produced a huge range of music and with the last quartets nearing completion the variety is even greater. Look out for the final versions!
String Quartet no. 5
Complete draft of the whole quartet now available. Look under Works in progress. should be finished soon!
String Quartet no 5
Drafts of movements 1-4 now available under works in progress.
Sinfonia no. 2
Sinfonia no. 2, originally performed in 2001 has been revised, with a new first movment and extensive rewriting of the fourth and second movements. This will be performed in March. The score is to be found under Orchestral - Symphony
String Quartet no 5
Robin's project to write a set of six quartets is proceeding well. The 2nd the 3rd and 4th movments are complete and now wait revision, the 1st and 5th movements are proceeding well.
Concert outstanding success
The concert of Robin Highcock's music at St. Martin's Church Salisbury was a great success. Supported by an enthsiastic audience the performers produced a vibrant musical evening showing the breadth and depth of Robin Highcock's music
Concert Next Week
Preparation for the concert of some Robin Highcock's choral and instrumental music will is now in ful swing.
Saturday 17th October 2009 St. Martin's Church Salisbury.
The Seventeen Carol Book
All Robin's carol arrangements for upper voices have been brought together into The Seventeen Carol Book.
Look in Sacred Choral/Christmas. Versions for SATB will be available soon.
Updated and Revised Scores and mp3s
A lot of work has been done to provide listeners with much more more depth and detail.
Most scores are now complete and mp3s contain complete recordings.
If you don't have Scorch on your computer it is quite easy to download, or, alternatively you can listen to the mp3s of Robin Highcock's music.
Full mp3s
Complete mp3s of Robin Highcock's music are now being added to the website. This should be complete within the next three weeks. Until then for a complete mp3 email info@robinhighcock.co.uk .
Sound of Barra expanded
The Sound has Barra has now been expanded for a full-size orchestra. Various alterations hava also been made to the second section. The new scoring is 2Fl/Picc, 2 Ob/CA, 2Cl, 2 Fag, 4 Horns, 2Tpt, 3 Tromb, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion (1 player) and Strings. Look in Orchestral music under Sound of Barra (Full)
Concert of Robin Highcock's Music
There will be a concert of Robin Highcock's Music on 17th October 2009 in St. Martin's Church in Salisbury. Details of works and performers to follow
String Quartets 3 and 4 complete, String Quartet no 5 in progress
Robin Highcock is now well into his project to write a set of six string quartets. This ambition, formed three years ago, has been a fascinating creative opportunity and has led to a wide ranging body of work. Look in the chamber music section.
String Quartet no 3 in progress
1st 3rd and 4th movments undergoing final revisions
In The West, Dives drinks and Lazarus eats barleycorn, they visit the County Down
This charming orchestral work with a very long title was premiered with great success on April 30th 2008. To listen to it click on Orchestral
Violin Concerto
Completed! Look in Orchestral Works (View all orchestra) for full completed version both as Sibelius and MP3
Violin Concerto
Drafts of the 2nd and 3rd Movts now available. Look at Works in Progress
Downloading MP3s
The web site is going to be developed to that you can download full MP3s of all works. More news soon
MP3s Now Available
If you would like an MP3 of any work in the catalogue just email me and I will email it to you, free of charge, by return.
Violin Concerto in progress
Robin is right in the middle of a concerto for Violin and Orchestra. This is going very well and should be complete in the autumn. For a preview see 'New Music' for a look at the 2nd movement
Wonderful first performance of The Sound of Barra
The Sound of Barra received its first performance on 8th March. Before a highly appreciative audience it received a confident performance from the Orchestra of the Godolphin School,.Salisbury.
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