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Latest News and Information
3rd May Concert
Preparation for 'The Music of Robin Highcock', the concert of chamber music and songs being held in the Blackledge Theatre, Salisbury on 3rd May is well under way. Look here for further updates and more details.
St Edward's Mass
As well as the Missa Nova I have now written a very simple setting of the new Catholic Liturgy for unison voices. This is under consideration by the Liturgy Office at the moment. As I soon as I get news I will pass it on to you.
New Mass Setting has been given official approval
The Missa Nova, a setting of the new Catholic liturgy has been approved by the Liturgy Office for England and Wales. It is for amateur SATB choir and congregation, but can be performed just by cantor and congregation. The mass has been in use at St. Edward's and The Holy Name Catholic Church in Shaftesbury for some time and is working very well.
Concert, Salisbury 3rd May
I am promoting a concert on 3rd May in the Blackledge Theatre, Salisbury. Featuring The Eberle Quartet, Hugh Hetherington and Tom Young, it will be a concert of chamber music and songs. More details to follow soon.
Motets and Anthems
Having enjoyed a summer of writing songs, I have had a great autumn and winter writing and anthems and motets. These are for SATB, either unaccompanied or for organ(manuals only) and piano, Most last between 3 and 4 minutes. I will be uploading them soon.
Edward Thomas Songs
I have just uploaded a set of five songs for Baritone, settings of poems by Edward Thomas. Still some proofing to do but have a look and sing them through. See 'Songs'.
I am still waiting for copyright permission for another set of songs.
I have adapted one of my hymn settings into an SSA motet for Christmas and have also uploaded a lovely arrangement of 'Silent Night' for SA, Piano and two French Horns. See 'Motets' and 'Christmas'.
Lots of News
I was horrified to see how long it was since I last did an update! I have been doing plenty of composing however!
So what has been happening?
Hymns. I have never written any hymns before so it was very interesting to be given a set of Lyrics by the well-known hymn writer Timothy Dudley-Smith. Writing these has been very interesting and I will upload them as soon as I have sorted out copyright.
As well as hymns I have been working at songs. I will soon upload a set a five songs to lyrics by Edward Thomas have also been planning a larger set of songs by another poet. However this is also waiting for copyright.
I have also been working on sacred music with a simple setting of the new words to the Catholic Mass. This has been performed with great success.
I have also recently finished a short motet called þThe Sparrowþ. Which I have uploaded.
More soon!
Sinfonia no 3 Completed
This work, which is a revision of the suite Video Nights, is now available for you to look at. The result of watching too many films it should not be taken too seriously until the last movement.
String Quartets Complete
Lokk under Chamber to find Robin Highcockÿs Six String Quartets. This great undertaking is complete!!
Great Success of Sinfonia 2 and Prosperoÿs Farewell
Both of these works were performed with great success on 23rd March. More details to follow.
The Six Quartets !!
Thorough revision of the 5th Quartet has now taken place with a new 1st and 2nd movt. 6th Quartet draft now complete. This huge project is nearing completion with only final small revisions now needed. All quartets are available as scorch files with 1-4 and 6 as mp3s. Look under works in progress for 5 and 6
The Quartets are nearing completion
Robin Highcockÿs 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
Robinÿs 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 Highcockÿs music at St. Martinÿs 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 Highcockÿs music
Concert Next Week
Preparation for the concert of some Robin Highcockÿs choral and instrumental music will is now in ful swing.
Saturday 17th October 2009 St. Martinÿs Church Salisbury.
The Seventeen Carol Book
All Robinÿs 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 donÿt have Scorch on your computer it is quite easy to download, or, alternatively you can listen to the mp3s of Robin Highcockÿs music.
Full mp3s
Complete mp3s of Robin Highcockÿs 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 Highcockÿs Music
There will be a concert of Robin Highcockÿs Music on 17th October 2009 in St. Martinÿs 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 ÿNew Musicÿ 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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