World (1968/74), for 6 voices, 2 flutes (both doubling piccolo and the second alto flute), 2 oboes (one doubling oboe d'amore, the other cor anglais), 2 clarinets (the second doubling E-flat clarinet), 2 piccolo trumpets, trombone, tuba, 3 percussionists, cimbalom, celesta, 2 pianos, harp, 2 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, 2 double basses [19'][2]
Sea and Sky (1979–80), for 4 flutes (2 doubling piccolo), 3 oboes, 2 clarinets (both doubling E-flat clarinet), 2 bassoons (the second doubling contrabassoon), 4 horns, 4 trumpets (each doubling piccolo trumpet), 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, 4 percussionists, 2 celestas, 2 harps, and strings (10.10.10.8.8) [22']
East London Heys (1985–86), for string orchestra [40']
Red Earth (1987–88), for 3 flutes, 3 oboes, 3 bassoons, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 2 didjeridus, 4 percussionists, 2 timpani, 2 harps, and strings [20']
Eph-phatha (1988–89), for 2 flutes, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, percussion, harp, piano, and strings (3.3.3.3.1) [13']
Glad Day (1994), for 2 recorders, 2 trumpets, chamber organ, theory or harp, and strings [13']
Speak its Name! (1996), for 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, trombone, 2 vibraphones, timpani, harp, quarter-tone keyboard, and strings (at least 8.8.6.6.3) [22']
Onbevooroordeeld Leven (2000–02), for soloists (2 flutes, clarinet, drummer, accordion, and string quartet) and ensemble (2 oboes, clarinet, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, and strings (at least 2.2.2.2.1)) [23']
Zortziko (2009), version ii, for orchestra [6']
Mozart Requiem Completion (published 2013), for SATB soli, SATB choir, and chamber orchestra (2 basset horns, 2 bassoons, 2 trumpets in D, 3 trombones (alto, tenor, and bass), timpani, organ, and strings) [56'][3]
Remembrance Day (2013/14), for solo baritone, SATB choir, and orchestra (clarinet, basset horn, 2 bassoons, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, 3 percussionists, piano, harp, and strings) [65'][4]
Janne (2015), for 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, glockenspiel, timpani, and strings [16'][5]
Mu-Fa (2016), for 2 groups, each consisting of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, piano, vibraphone, and strings [15'][6]
Song 2 (1968), for 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, horn, 2 trumpets, and 3 cellos [4']
Song 4 (1968), for 2 solo pianos, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 bassoons, 2 trumpets, and 3 cellos [4']
Song 10 (1971), for piccolo, oboe, cor anglais, 2 clarinets, contrabassoon, piano, electric organ, and 2 cellos [4']
Piano Concerto No. 1 (1975/84), for solo piano, piccolo, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, 2 horns, 2 trombones, celesta, 2 violins, viola, cello, and double bass [15']
Piano Concerto No. 2 (1975–76), for solo piano, 2 alto flutes, 3 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, and 2 double basses [14']
Pathways of Sun and Stars (1976), for 2 piccolos, oboe, 2 clarinets, bassoon, 3 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 5 percussionists, 2 harps, violin, viola, cello, and double bass [20']
Alongside (1979), for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, percussion, piano, 2 violins, viola, cello, and bass [19']
Teangi (1982), for flute (doubling piccolo), cor anglais, E-flat clarinet, clarinet, contrabassoon, 2 trumpets, percussion, vibraphone, celesta, and violin [6']
Ouraa (1982–83), for piccolo, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, percussion, violin, viola, cello, and double bass [9']
Câtana (1984), for flute, oboe, clarinet, percussion, piano, harp, violin, viola, and cello [16']
Obrecht Motetten I (1988–89), for flute, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, percussion, violin, viola, and cello [5']
Obrecht Motetten III (1989), for solo viola, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, percussion, 2 violins, cello, and double bass [9']
Obrecht Motetten V (1991–92), for flute (doubling piccolo), 3 soprano saxophones, horn, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, double bass, and piano [18']
Various Nations (1992), for speaker, flute, clarinet, horn, percussion, guitar, violin, and cello [12']
Mars + Venus (1993), for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, vibraphone, piano, 2 violins, viola, cello, and double bass [14']
L'Union Libre, (1997), for alto horn (or alto saxophone), 2 pianos, 3 ocarinas, viola, accordion, 2 detuned zithers, and 4 large drums [11']
I'm on my Way (1998), for clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, percussion, piano, violin, viola, cello, and double bass [6']
Giant Abstract Samba (2002), version i, for solo clarinet and ensemble (flute, oboe, bassoon, contrabassoon, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, horn, 2 trumpets, trombone, bass trombone, tuba, and percussionist) [17']
Greatest Hits Of All Time (2003), for solo oboe, piccolo, clarinet, hammer, violin, viola, cello, and piano [12']
Fredener Lieder (2015), for small string orchestra (2 first violins, 2 second violins, 3 third violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, and 1 double bass) [12'][7]
Chamber music (2-7 players)
Cantet nunc aula caelestium (1962), for flute and piano [4'][8]
Afar (1966–67), for flute, cor anglais, 3 trumpets, percussion, and celesta [13']
As when upon a tranced summer night (1966–68), for piano, percussion, and 3 cellos [18']
Transformations of the vampire (1968–71), for clarinet, 3 percussionists, violin, and viola [14']
Untitled piece in memory of Igor Stravinsky (1971), for flute, viola, and harp [6']
Babylon (1971/2001), for flute, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, piano, and percussion [6']
Evening (1974), for alto saxophone, horn, trumpet, percussion, harp, cello, and double bass [11']
Lost Lands (1977), for E-flat clarinet, soprano saxophone, guitar, violin, and piano [20']
Piano Concerto No. 3 (1978), for solo piano, oboe (doubling cor anglais), clarinet (doubling bass clarinet), 2 trombones, cello, and double bass [23']
Kagami-Jishi (1979), for flute and harp [11']
Nobody's Jig (1980–81), for string quartet [20']
Jiseï (1981), for solo cello, flute, oboe, percussion, viola, and piano [9']
Keroiylu (1981), for oboe, bassoon, and piano [8']
Aijal (1982), for flute, oboe, and percussion [7']
Banumbirr (1982/86), for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano [9']
Mississippi Hornpipes (1982/97), for violin and piano [10']
Dilok (1982), for oboe and percussion [10']
Independence Quadrilles (1982/95), for piano trio [8']
Australian Sea Shanties, Set 3 (1983), for 3–4 recorders [10']
Delal (1984/88), for oboe d'amore and percussion [9']
above earth's shadow. . . (1985), for solo violin, flute (doubling piccolo), clarinet, violin, viola, cello, and double bass [18']
East London Heys (1985–86), version for string quartet [40']
East London Heys (1985–86), version for wind quintet [40']
Contretänze (1985–86), for flute, oboe, clarinet, percussion, violin, and cello [17']
String Trio (1986) [30']
Quabara (1988), for didjeridu and "junk percussion" [9'][10]
Obrecht Motetten II (1988), for mandolin, guitar, and harp [10']
Obrecht Motetten IV (1990), for brass quintet (2 trumpets, horn, trombone, and tuba) [12']
Kulamen Dilan (1990), for soprano saxophone or oboe, and percussion [10']
In Stiller Nacht (1990/97), for piano trio [9']
Two Motets (1991), for counter-tenor and guitar [8']
Plain Harmony (1993), version ii, for string quartet [10']
Quelle (1994), for 2 soprano saxophones and 2 contrabass saxophones [3']
Traum des Sängers (1994), for clarinet, guitar, vibraphone, violin, viola, cello, and double bass [15']
Sefauchi's Return (1994), for flute, oboe, clarinet, and piano [2']
Violet, Slingsby, Guy and Lionel (1994–96), for 2 euphoniums and 2 tubas [7'] (arranged from the larger piece for piano, multiple players)
Different Things (1996), for clarinet quintet [6']
Selected Movements of Great Masters (1996), for 2 alto saxophones and 2 tenor saxophones [11']
Sehnsucht (1997), for string quartet [4']
Multiple forms of constraint (1997), for solo violin and string trio [14']
Un chant d'amour par JEAN GENET (1999–2000), for piano trio [26']
Two Uncharacteristic Marches with a Trio (1999–2000), for wind quintet [3'][11]
Bright Future ignoring Dark Past (1999–2000), for piano trio [4']
Necessary and more detailed thinking (2000), for piano trio [3']
Judgement in that day (2000), for oboe, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, and piano [8']
Casual Nudity (2000–01), for bass flute, percussion, guitar, double bass, and piano [12']
Kreuzfidel Polka Op. 301 by Johann Strauss II (2000), for violin, cello, double bass, piano, and percussion [4']
Shady Love (2001), for horn, violin, cello, piano, and percussion [4']
Regen beschreiben (2001), for alto flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano [2']
Smallish Foxtrot (2001), for flute, violin, viola, double bass, piano, and percussion [1']
Open Window (2001), for trumpet, double bass, and piano [9']
'k zal u (2001), for piano trio [4']
D'Woaldbuama: Einleitung und Pastorale in Ländlerstyl nach Johann Strauss (sohn) (2001), for clarinet, violin, cello, double bass, piano, and percussion [7'][12]
Kritik der Urteilskraft (2001), for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano [29']
À propos de Nice (2001–02), for piano trio [24']
Alternative Readings (2002), for flute, cello, and piano [8']
Giant Abstract Samba (2002), version ii, for clarinet, violin, cello, piano, and percussion [17']
Springtime (2003), for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano [15']
Diamond Suburbia (2003), for alto flute, clarinet, violin, harp, and piano [2']
Blancmange (2003), for clarinet, guitar, phonofiddle, and piano [4']
June (2003), for piano trio [4']
Kann Liebe ewig bestehen? (2003), for alto flute, bass clarinet, trombone, violin, cello, and piano [8']
Six Sexy Minuets Three Trios (2003), for string quartet [20']
Civilisation (2004/13), for string quartet [17']
L'Herbe (2004), for clarinet, guitar, quarter-tone vibraphone, and nude actor [11']
Judith Weir (2004), for piano trio, and melodica or similar [5']
That ain't Shit (2004), for clarinet, violin, piano, and optional drum-kit [12']
Venice Vipers (2004), for solo violin, accompanied by guitar, violin, cello, and harpsichord [19']
Young Brethren (2005), for clarinet, bass clarinet, violin, cello, piano, and percussion [11']
Manik Asie (2005), for flute, guitar, and percussion (glockenspiel and vibraphone) [1']
Scotch Tape (2006), for clarinet (or violin), cello, and piano [3']
Possession (du condamné) (2006), for clarinet (or violin), cello, and piano [10']
Jive, for violin and piano [1']
Second String Quartet (2006–07) [14']
Ho' Hoane (2007), for string quartet and piano [1'] (also for piano 4-hands)
Grieg Quintetettsatz (2007), for string quartet and piano [25']
Clarinet Sonata (2007), for clarinet and piano [12']
Violin Sonata (2007), for violin and piano [25']
Bassoon Sonata (2007), for bassoon and piano [12']
Yob Cultcha (or 'Keep taking the Tabloids') (2007–08), for mandolin, violin, and accordion [3']
Piano Quartet in G minor, 1861 (2009), for violin, viola, cello, and piano [18'][13]
Piano Quartet in A major, 1861–2 (2009), for violin, viola, cello, and piano [24'][14]
De Allerheiligste Ledematen (2010), for violin, viola, cello, and piano[15]
Âwâz-e Niyâz (premièred 2012), for new oboe (doubling lupophon) and piano [55'][16][17]
Piano Quintet in B flat major (EG 118) (published 2013), a completion of an unfinished Grieg work [30'][18]
Continuation and Coda to the unfinished Contrapunctus in The Art of Fugue (2013), version i, for string quartet [6'][19]
Continuation and Coda to the unfinished Contrapunctus in The Art of Fugue (2013), version ii, for piano trio [6'][20]
Horn Trio (2013), for violin, horn, and piano [30'][21]
Mad Men in the Sand (2013), for string quartet [3']
Chi Mei Ricercari (published 2015), for cello and piano [28'][22]
Don't insult our intelligence (2015), for flute, trombone, violin, viola, double bass, and piano [4'][23]
Basic Ragtime (published 2016), for 3 violins, cello, and piano [17'][24]
Clarinetten-Liederkreis (2016), for clarinet and string quartet [14']
Einfältiger-Liederkreis (2016), for clarinet (or violin) and piano [14'][25]
Mystery 8 (unknown date), for choir, 3 flutes, 3 horns, 7 trumpets, 3 trombones, percussion, and strings [25']
Australian Sea Shanties, Set 1 (1983), for SAB choir [9']
Ngano (1983–84), for mezzo-soprano, tenor, double SATB choir, flute, and 2 percussionists [18']
Haiyim (1984), for SATB choir (of at least 12 voices) and 2 cellos [15']
Maldon (1990), for baritone, SATB choir, 2 trombones, 2 percussionists, and organ [20']
Seven Sacred Motets (1991), for SATB choir [35'] (also for soli)
Anima Christi (1991), for countertenor or contralto, tenor, SATB choir, and organ [20']
"Western Wind" Kyrie (1991), for SATB choir [3'] (also for soli)
The Cry of the Prophet Zephaniah (1992), for solo baritone, TB choir, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, and 2 cellos [7']
Vertue (1993), for unison soprano or children's choir, and piano [9']
Golden Sleep (1996), for solo tenor, baritone, and SATB choir [12']
Palm Sunday (1999–2003), for SATB choir, guitar, vibraphone, double bass, and piano [10']
This Church (2001), "for mezzo-soprano and baritone soloists, 2 narrators, choir, organ, handbells [handbell choir] and ensemble" [66'][70]
Descriptive Jottings of London (2003), for 3 voices (or choir), accordion, and piano [5']
Voluala (2004), for SATB choir and organ [4']
Forget-me-not (published 2005), for SATB choir and ensemble (guitar, suspended cymbal, double bass, and piano) [6'][71]
Favourite Poets (published 2006), for SATB choir, organ, and ensemble (2 horns, timpani, harp, violin, 2 violas, 2 cellos, and double bass) [20'][72]
Comfortable Words (2006), for SATB choir and organ [5']
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (2006), for SSATB choir [10']
Second Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (2007), for SATB choir and organ [9']
Mankind (2007–08), "for two principal male voices (speaker and baritone), 3 smaller male speaking rôles, small chorus of female voices, and ensemble" (flute, clarinet, organ, piano, violin, and cello) [70'][73]
Gedächtnis-Hymne (premièred 2010), for SATB choir and saxophone quartet [20'][74]
Telling (recorded 2011), for treble soloist and SATB choir [4'][75]
Oure Father (published 2013), for SATB choir [5'][76]
'Y cuán ciegos' (2015/16), for vocal soloist and SATB choir [8'][77]
John the Baptist (published 2016), for SATB choir and organ [3'][78]
Dum transisset Sabbatum (2016-18), for mixed choir [13']
Videte Miraculum (2016-18), for mixed choir [12']
Easy Things To Do (2018), for choir and piano 4-hands [11']
Vocal music accompanied by ensemble of 8+ instrumentalists
Jeanne d'Arc (1967), for high soprano, tenor, and solo cello, with flute (doubling piccolo), alto flute, alto recorder, horn, soprano saxophone, bass saxophone, guitar, harp, 3 violins, viola, cello, and double bass [18'][79][80]
Folk Song Set (in memory of Percy Grainger) (1969–76), version i, for soprano, cor anglais, clarinet (doubling E-flat clarinet), flugelhorn, percussion, 2 violins, viola, cello, and double bass [15']
Mr Punch (1976–79), for speaker, flute, oboe or clarinet, percussion, piano, and violin or cello [21']
Mystery 5, "The Parliament of Heaven" (1977–78), for 3 sopranos, mezzo-soprano, tenor, 3 choirs, children's choir, alto recorder, oboe, 4 trumpets, 3 percussionists, harp, viola, and 2 actors [30']
Mystery 7, "The Betrayal and Crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth" (1978–79), for 2 sopranos, mezzo-soprano, tenor, 6 speakers, 2 soprano recorders, 2 piccolos (the second doubling alto flute), oboe d'amore, cor anglais, trumpet, 3 percussionists, 2 celestas, harp, 6 violins, cello
Vaudeville (1983/87), for mezzo-soprano, baritone, 2 dancers, clarinet, bassoon, flugelhorn, trombone, percussion, violin, and double bass [38'][81]
Celi (1984/97), for 2 high sopranos, 3 flutes, 3 violas, and 2 harps [15']
The Undivine Comedy, an opera in 17 scenes (1985–88/89), for soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, 2 baritones, 2 flutes (one doubling on piccolo, the other on alto flute), 2 oboes (one doubling on cor anglais), clarinet (doubling on E-flat clarinet and bass clarinet), 2 percussionists, electric organ (doubling on celesta), violin, viola, and cello [114']
The Transgressive Gospel (2008–09), for 2 singers, violin, viola, cello, accordion, cimbalom, and piano [120']
Music with tape and/or electronics
Nowhere else to go (1989), for clarinet, trumpet, percussion, cello, synthesizer, tape (or synthesizer), and electronics [15']
Same as We (1990), version i, for soprano and tape [10']
Recent Britain (1997–98), for piano obbligato, and 1–3 of the following: clarinet (or flute, oboe, or violin); bassoon (or cello or trombone); cello (or bassoon or trombone); with tapes by each performer [25'][82] (see also "Open instrumentation")
Confusion in the service of discovery (2000), for mandolin and 2 pre-recorded mandolins [8']
Marilyn, Brian, Mike and the cats (2004), for clarinet, piano, and pre-recorded cats [6']
Third String Quartet (2007–09), "for string quartet and pre-recorded birdsong" [40']
Open instrumentation
n (1969–72), for 1-4 players playing instruments of different ranges [8']
Runnin' Wild (1978), for solo oboe, saxophone, clarinet, or bass clarinet [8']
Moon's goin' down (1980), for "any solo wind instrument or voice" [4'][83]
Piano Concerto No. 7 (1981), for solo piano, and 1–5 members of a wind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn) [11']
WAM (1990–91), for piano, a treble instrument, and a bass instrument (e.g. flute, bass clarinet, and piano) [15']
Plain Harmony (1993), version i, for any combination of multiple instruments [10']
Recent Britain (1997–98), for piano obbligato, and 1–3 of the following: clarinet (or flute, oboe, or violin); bassoon (or cello or trombone); cello (or bassoon or trombone); with tapes by each performer [25'][84] (see also "Music with tape and/or electronics")
False notions of progress (1997), for any 3 instruments
Marcel Duchamp, the Picabias and Apollinaire Attend a Performance of 'Impressions d'Afrique' by Raymond Roussel at the Théâtre Antoine (1999–2000), for speaking pianist and ensemble (flute, trombone, percussion, cello, and 2nd piano, all with possible substitutions)
Ettelijke bange eenden (2001), for 3 keyboards, and 1 or 2 duos of instruments (the 1st duo 'legato' instruments, the 2nd 'staccato,' or otherwise contrasting, instruments), all not mutually in tune[85]
Hoe weinig begrijpen wij (2001), for free ensemble
Notre Dame Polyphony (2001–02), for free ensemble of 6 or 9 players [8']
Amphithéâtre des Sciences Mortes (2001–02), for soloist and free ensemble [7']
Éros uranien (2002), for free ensemble
Sorrow and its beauty (2002), version i, for free ensemble
Ceci n'est pas une forme (2003), for soloist and piano quartet (violin, viola, cello, and piano) [6']
Seterjentens fridag (2003), for hardanger fiddle (or violin) with optional accompaniment (reed organ and/or piano, live and/or recorded, and/or instrumental quartet) [7']
Von Gloeden Postcards (2003), for piano and optional accompaniment by unspecified instruments (also for solo piano)
Post-Christian Survival Kit (2003–05), for free ensemble (including 1+ keyboards, 1+ voices, and 1+ percussion)
Molly-House (2004), for free ensemble (including soloists, keyboards, and electric household devices)
Vigany's Cabinet (2004–05), for 2–6 trios of instruments [10–20']
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