List of compositions by James MacMillan

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List of compositions by James MacMillan
This is a list of compositions list of compositions by James MacMillan (born 1959), a Scottish composer of
contemporary classical music. MacMillan's music is published by Boosey & Hawkes, and his diverse catalogue of
music currently numbers over 200 works.
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Opera / Music Theatre
Bsqueda (1988)
music theatre work, setting texts from the Latin Mass and poems by the Argentinian Mothers of the
Disappeared, translated by Gilbert Markus
Ins de Castro (199095)
opera in two acts; libretto after the play Ins de Castro by John Clifford
Visitatio Sepulchri (199293)
music theatre work, setting texts from a 14th-century Easter Day liturgical drama and the Te Deum
Parthenogenesis (2000)
scena, libretto by Michael Symmons Roberts
The Sacrifice (200506)
opera in three acts; libretto by Michael Symmons Roberts, based on a story from the Mabinogion
Clemency (200910)
opera for 5 singers and string orchestra; text by anonymous and Michael Symmons Roberts
Orchestral
Into the Ferment (1988), for solo concertante group & orchestra
commissioned by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the Ayr Schools Symphony Orchestra, who jointly
premired the work under the composer at the Magnum Centre, Irvine on 19 December 1988.
Cantos Sagrados (1989, orch.1997), for S.A.T.B. choir & orchestra
version premired by Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Chorus under Christopher Bell at Glasgow
Cathedral on 21 February 1998.
Tryst (1989), for chamber orchestra
commissioned by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, who premired the work under Paul Daniel at the St
Magnus Festival, Kirkwall, Orkney on 17 June 1989.
The Berserking (1990), concerto for piano & orchestra
commissioned by the Musica Nova Festival; premired by pianist Peter Donohoe with the Royal Scottish
National Orchestra under Matthias Bamert in Glasgow on 22 September 1990.
The Confession of Isobel Gowdie (1990)
commissioned by the BBC Proms; premired by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra under Jerzy
Maksymiuk at the Royal Albert Hall, London on 22 August 1990.
Sinfonietta (1991), for chamber orchestra
commissioned by the London Sinfonietta, who premired the work under Martyn Brabbins at the Queen
Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London on 14 May 1991.
Tuireadh (1991, arr.1995), for clarinet & string orchestra
version written for the Gdansk Philharmonic Orchestra, who premired the work with clarinet soloist Karol
Respondek under the composer at the Filharmonia Baltycka, Gdansk on 24 November 1995.
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Veni, Veni, Emmanuel (1992), concerto for percussion & orchestra
commissioned by Christian Salvesen PLC for the Scottish Chamber Orchestra; premired by percussionist
Evelyn Glennie with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra under Jukka-Pekka Saraste at the BBC Proms, Royal
Albert Hall, London on 10 August 1992.
Epiclesis (1993, rev.1998), concerto for trumpet & orchestra
written for trumpeter John Wallace, who gave the work's premire with the Philharmonia Orchestra under
Leonard Slatkin at Usher Hall, Edinburgh on 28 August 1993.
Kiss on Wood (1993, arr. 2008), for cello & string orchestra
version written for cellist Natalie Clein, who gave the first performance with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe
under Mark Gottoni at St. Andrew's Hall, Norwich on 14 May 2008.
Memoire imperiale (1993), for chamber orchestra
commissioned by the University of Edinburgh Music Faculty; premired by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra
under Matthias Bamert at the University of Edinburgh on 13 February 1994.
Seven Last Words from the Cross (1993), cantata for S.S.A.A.T.T.B.B. choir & string orchestra
commissioned by BBC Television; premired as seven nightly broadcasts during Holy Week 1994, performed
by Capella Nova, Scottish Ensemble under Alan Tavener.
Britannia (1994)
commissioned by British Telecommunications and the Association of British Orchestras; premired by the
London Symphony Orchestra under Michael Tilson Thomas at the Barbican Centre, London on 21 September
1994.
The World's Ransoming (199596), concerto for cor anglais & orchestra
Part 1 of orchestral triptych Triduum
commissioned by the London Symphony Orchestra; premired by Christine Pendrill (cor anglais soloist)
with the London Symphony Orchestra under Kent Nagano at the Barbican Centre, London on 11 July 1996.
Cello Concerto (1996), for cello & orchestra
Part 2 of orchestral triptych Triduum
commissioned by the London Symphony Orchestra; premired by cellist Mstislav Rostropovich (to whom
the work is dedicated) with the London Symphony Orchestra under Sir Colin Davis at the Barbican Centre,
London on 3 November 1996.
(A Meditation on Iona) (1996), for string orchestra & percussion
premired by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra under Joseph Swensen at City Halls, Glasgow on 21 February
1997.
Ninian (1996), concerto for clarinet & orchestra
written for clarinettist John Cushing, who premired the work with Royal Scottish National Orchestra under
Paul Daniel at Usher Hall, Edinburgh on 4 April 1997.
Symphony - Vigil (1997)
Part 3 of orchestral triptych Triduum
commissioned by the London Symphony Orchestra, who premired the work under Mstislav Rostropovich
at the Barbican Centre on 28 September 1997.
Exsultet (1998, arr.2000), for orchestral brass & percussion
version premired by the BBC Philharmonic under the composer at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester on 30
September 2000.
Quickening (1998), for counter-tenor, two tenor & baritone soli, children's choir, S.A.T.B. choir & orchestra
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co-commissioned by the BBC Proms and the Philadelphia Orchestra; premired by the Hilliard Ensemble, the
Westminster Cathedral Boys' Choir, the BBC Symphony Chorus, and the BBC Symphony Orchestra under Sir
Andrew Davis at the Royal Albert Hall, London on 5 September 1999.
Cumnock Fair (1999), for string orchestra or piano & string orchestra
commissioned by Cumnock Music Club for its Golden Jubilee Concert; premired by members of the Scottish
Chamber Orchestra at Cumnock Academy, Ayrshire on 23 February 1999.
Magnificat (1999), for S.A.T.B. choir & orchestra
version first performed by the Wells Cathedral Choir, the St. John's College Choir, and the BBC Philharmonic
under the composer at Wells Cathedral, Wells on 5 January 2000.
Symphony No. 2 (1999), for chamber orchestra
written for the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, who premired the work under the composer at Ayr Town Hall on
2 December 1999.
The Birds of Rhiannon (2001), tone-poem for orchestra and optional S.A.T.B. choir
commissioned by the BBC Proms; first performed by The Sixteen and the BBC Philharmonic under the
composer at the Royal Albert Hall, London on 26 July 2001.
Nunc Dimittis (2001), for S.A.T.B. choir & orchestra
version first performed by the BBC Singers and the BBC Philharmonic under the composer at Bridgewater
Hall, Manchester on 16 November 2001.
A Deep but Dazzling Darkness (200102), concerto for violin, chamber orchestra & tape
co-commissioned by LSO St Luke's and the Saratoga Chamber Music Festival; premired by violinist Gordan
Nikolitch with the London Symphony Orchestra under the composer at LSO St Luke's, London on 27 March
2003.
Symphony No. 3 - Silence (2002)
premired by the NHK Symphony Orchestra under Charles Dutoit at NHK Hall, Tokyo on 17 April 2003.
Piano Concerto No. 2 (2003), for piano & string orchestra
commissioned by the New York City Ballet, first performed under the direction of the composer at Lincoln
Center, New York on 8 May 2004.
A Scotch Bestiary (200304), concerto for organ & orchestra
co-commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the BBC for the BBC Philharmonic; premired by
organist Wayne Marshall with the Los Angeles Philharmonic under Esa-Pekka Salonen in Disney Hall, Los
Angeles, California on 7 October 2004.
From Ayrshire (2005), for violin & chamber orchestra
written for violinist Nicola Benedetti, who premired the work with the Dayton Philharmonic under Carlos
Miguel Prieto at the Schuster Center, Dayton, Ohio on 23 March 2007.
The Sacrifice: Three Interludes (200506)
interludes from MacMillan's opera The Sacrifice
premired by the BBC Philharmonic under the composer's direction at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester on 22
February 2008.
Stomp (with Fate and Elvira) (2006)
commissioned by the London Symphony Orchestra, who premired the work under Sir Colin Davis at the
Barbican Centre on 3 March 2007.
St. John Passion (2007), for baritone solo, S.A.T.B. choir & orchestra
dedicated to Sir Colin Davis on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Co-commissioned by the London Symphony
Orchestra and the Boston Symphony; premired by the London Symphony Orchestra & Chorus with baritone
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Christopher Maltman under Sir Colin Davis at the Barbican Centre, London on 17 April 2008.
Piano Concerto No. 3, "The Mysteries of Light" (200708), for piano & orchestra
commissioned by the Minnesota Orchestra, who gave the work's premire with pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet
under Osmo Vnsk at Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis, Minnesota, on 14 April 2011.
Violin Concerto (2009), for violin & orchestra
written for violinist Vadim Repin (to whom the work is dedicated); co-commissioned by the London
Symphony Orchestra, the Zaterdagmatinee (Amsterdam), the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Ensemble
Orchestral de Paris. The world premire was given by Repin and the London Symphony Orchestra under
Valery Gergiev at the Barbican Centre on 12 May 2010.
Oboe Concerto (200910), for oboe & chamber orchestra
co-commissioned by the Britten Sinfonia and Birmingham Town Hall; premire was given by oboist Nicholas
Daniel with the Britten Sinfonia under the composer at Birmingham Town Hall, Birmingham on 15 October
2010.
Seraph (2010), for trumpet & string orchestra
premire was given by Alison Balsom with the Scottish Ensemble at Wigmore Hall, London on February 17,
2011.
Choral
Missa Brevis (1977), for a cappella S.A.T.B. choir
written when the composer was aged 17; first complete performance was given by Capella Nova under Alan
Tavener on 22 November 2007.
The Lamb has come for us from the House of David (1979), for S.A.T.B. choir & organ
first performed by the Schola Sancti Alberti directed by the composer at St. Peter's, Edinburgh on 9 June 1979.
On Love (1984), for solo voice or unison trebles & organ
premired by Barbara Kelly with the composer accompanying at the Chapel of St Albert the Great, Edinburgh
on 18 August 1984.
St. Anne's Mass (1985), for unison voices & piano or organ with optional S.A.T.B. choir
congregational mass, setting movements from the Catholic Mass
Cantos Sagrados (1989), for S.A.T.B. choir & organ
commissioned by the Scottish Arts Council for the Scottish Chamber Choir, who gave the work's premire
under Colin Tipple at Old St Paul's Church, Edinburgh on 10 February 1990.
Cantos Sagrados (1989, orch.1997), for S.A.T.B. choir & orchestra
version premired by Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Chorus under Christopher Bell at Glasgow
Cathedral on 21 February 1998.
Catherine's Lullabies (1990), for S.A.T.B. choir, brass sextet & percussion
first performed by the John Currie Singers in Glasgow on 10 February 1991.
Divo Aloysio Sacrum (1991), for S.A.T.B. choir & optional organ
first performed by the Royal Scottish National Choir and the Edinburgh Festival Ensemble directed by
Christopher Bell at St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh on 27 August 1993.
So Deep (1992), for S.S.A.A.T.T.B.B. choir with optional oboe and viola solos
arrangement of O my luve's like a red, red rose by Robert Burns (who wrote both the words and melody)
...here in hiding... (1993), for four male voices or unaccompanied choir
commissioned by the Hilliard Ensemble, who gave the premire at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and
Drama, Glasgow on 10 August 1993.
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Seven Last Words from the Cross (1993), cantata for S.S.A.A.T.T.B.B. choir & string orchestra
commissioned by BBC Television; premired as seven nightly broadcasts during Holy Week 1994, performed
by Capella Nova, Scottish Ensemble under Alan Tavener.
Christus Vincit (1994), for soprano solo & a cappella S.S.A.A.T.T.B.B. choir
premired by combined choirs from Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral and St Paul's Cathedral
directed by John Scott at St Paul's Cathedral, London on 23 November 1994.
Miri (1995), for unaccompanied 16-part choir
commissioned by the BBC; premired by the BBC Singers directed by Bo Holten at St John's, Smith Square,
London on 19 May 1995.
Seinte Mari moder milde (1995), for S.A.T.B. choir & organ
commissioned by King's College, Cambridge; premired by the choir of Kings College directed by Stephen
Cleobury in Cambridge on 24 December 1995.
A Child's Prayer (1996), for a cappella S.A.T.B. choir with two treble/soprano soloists
first performed by the choir of Westminster Abbey directed by Martin Neary in Westminster, London on 4
July 1996.
The Galloway Mass (1996), for cantor, congregation, choir & organ
first performed by the congregation of Good Shepherd Cathedral, Ayr on 25 March 1997.
The Halie Speerit's Dauncers (1996), for unison children's choir & piano
written as a gift for the Corpus Christi Primary School, Glasgow, where it was first performed on 28 April
1997.
On the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin (1996), for S.A.T.B. choir & organ
first performed by the choir of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge under the direction of Geoffrey Webber
with Andrew Arthur (organ) at Caius Chapel, Cambridge on 27 April 1997.
Changed (1997), for S.A.T.B. mixed choir with organ, harp string trio or similar
first performed by the Cunninghame Choir and members of the North Ayrshire Youth Band directed by
Dorothy Howden at Walker Hall, Kilbirnie, Ayrshire on 12 December 1998.
The Gallant Weaver (1997), for a cappella S.A.T.B. choir
premired by Paisley Abbey Choir under the direction of George McPhee at the Thomas Coats Memorial
Church, Paisley on 14 April 1997.
A New Song (1997), for S.A.T.B. choir & organ
written for the choir of St Bride's Church, Glasgow, who gave the first performance directed by Robert
Marshall with Peter Christie (organ) on 1 March 1998.
The Prophecy (1997), for two-part school choir and instrumental ensemble
premired by children from the Haringey Schools and members of The Philharmonia directed by Nicholas
Wilks, John Cooney and the composer at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London on 11 October
1997.
Quickening (1998), for counter-tenor, two tenor & baritone soli, children's choir, S.A.T.B. choir & orchestra
co-commissioned by the BBC Proms and the Philadelphia Orchestra; premired by the Hilliard Ensemble, the
Westminster Cathedral Boys' Choir, the BBC Symphony Chorus, and the BBC Symphony Orchestra under Sir
Andrew Davis at the Royal Albert Hall, London on 5 September 1999.
Heyoka Te Deum (1999), for three-part treble voices, flute, tubular bells & piano
written for the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, who gave the work's premire under the direction of Dianne Berkon in
New York on 3 May 2001.
Magnificat (1999), for S.A.T.B. choir & organ
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commissioned by the BBC for the first choral evensong of the Millennium. It was premired by the choir of
Winchester Cathedral under David Hill at Winchester Cathedral on 15 July 2000.
Magnificat (1999), for S.A.T.B. choir & orchestra
version first performed by the Wells Cathedral Choir, the St. John's College Choir, and the BBC Philharmonic
under the composer at Wells Cathedral, Wells on 5 January 2000.
The Company of Heaven (1999), for two-part children's choir & organ, with optional wind band & carnyx
commissioned by Partick 2000, a grouping of churches and community organisations in the Partick area of
Glasgow, to celebrate the Millennium.
Mass (2000), for S.A.T.B. choir & organ
commissioned by Westminster Cathedral for the Millennium; premired by the choir of Westminster Cathedral
directed by Martin Baker with Andrew Reid (organ) at Westminster Cathedral, London on 22 June 2000.
The Birds of Rhiannon (2001), tone poem for orchestra with optional S.A.T.B. choir
commissioned by the BBC Proms; first performed by The Sixteen and the BBC Philharmonic under the
composer at the Royal Albert Hall, London on 26 July 2001.
Nunc Dimittis (2000), for S.A.T.B. choir & organ
commissioned by Winchester Cathedral; premired by the choir of Winchester Cathedral directed by David
Hill with Philip Scriven (organ) in Winchester on 15 July 2000.
Dutch Carol (2001), for unison treble voices & piano
sets a traditional Dutch Christmas text, in a translation from the Oxford Book of Carols.
Nunc Dimittis (2001), for S.A.T.B. choir & orchestra
version first performed by the BBC Singers and the BBC Philharmonic under the composer at Bridgewater
Hall, Manchester on 16 November 2001.
Te Deum (2001), for S.A.T.B. choir & organ
written for the choir of the Chapel Royal, HM Tower of London, who gave the work's premire directed by
Stephen Tilton at the Tower of London on 3 February 2002.
Tremunt videntes angeli (2001), for a cappella S.A.T.B. choir
commissioned by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi in the Resurrection Chapel of St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral,
Edinburgh. Premired by the Choir of St. Mary's Cathedral directed by Matthew Owens in St. Mary's
Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh on 9 May 2002.
O bone Jesu (2002), for a cappella mixed choir
commissioned by The Sixteen, who premired the work directed by Harry Christophers at Southwark
Cathedral, London on 10 October 2002.
To My Successor (2002), for a cappella S.A.T.B. choir
setting of a text by George Herbert, written for the enthronement of Dr. Rowan Williams as Archbishop of
Canterbury. Premired by the Choir of Canterbury Cathedral under the direction of David Flood at Canterbury
Cathedral, Canterbury on 27 February 2003.
Chosen (2003), for S.A.A.T.T.B. choir & organ
premired by the choir of Paisley Abbey directed by George McPhee with Oliver Rundell (organ) in Glasgow
on 24 December 2003.
Give me justice (2003), for a cappella S.A.T.B. choir
introit for the 5th Sunday of Lent
Give me justice, O God (2004), for unaccompanied voices
chant - introit
Gospel Acclamation (2004), for unaccompanied voices
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chant
Laudi alla Vergine Maria (2004), for a cappella S.S.A.A.T.T.B.B. choir
premired by the Netherlands Chamber Choir directed by Stephen Layton at St Janskerk, Gouda on 6 October
2004.
The Lord is my life and my help (2004), for unaccompanied unison voices
chant - introit
Remember your mercies, Lord (2004), for unaccompanied voices
Entrance Antiphon - chant
Bless the Lord, my soul (2005), for S.A.T.B. choir
responsorial psalm
Nemo te condemnavit (2005), for a cappella S.A.T.B. choir
commissioned by the Yale Glee Club, who gave the work's premire under the direction of Jeffrey Douma at
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut on 18 November 2005.
Out of the depths (2005), for S.A.T.B. choir
responsorial psalm
The Spirit of the Lord fills the whole world (2005), for S.A.T.B. choir
Entrance Antiphon
The Strathclyde Motets - Factus est repente (2005), for a cappella S.A.T.B. choir
Communion motet for Pentecost. Gifted to the University of Strathclyde Chaplaincy
[2]
; premired by
Strathclyde University Chamber Choir
[3]
directed by Alan Tavener in Glasgow on 15 May 2005.
The Strathclyde Motets - In splendoribus sanctorum (2005), for S.A.T.B. choir & obbligato trumpet or organ
Communion motet for Nativity Midnight Mass. Gifted to the University of Strathclyde Chaplaincy
[2]
;
premired by the choir of St Columba's RC Parish Church, Glasgow
[4]
on 24 December 2005.
The Strathclyde Motets - Sedebit Dominus Rex (2005), for a cappella S.A.T.B. choir
Communion motet for the Feast of Christ the King. Gifted to the University of Strathclyde Chaplaincy
[2]
;
premired by the Strathclyde University Chamber Choir
[3]
under the direction of Alan Tavener in Glasgow on
20 November 2005.
The Strathclyde Motets - Videns Dominus (2005), for a cappella S.A.T.B. choir
Communion motet for the 5th Sunday in Lent. Gifted to the University of Strathclyde Chaplaincy
[2]
;
premired by the Strathclyde University Chamber Choir
[3]
directed by Alan Tavener in Glasgow on 13 March
2005.
When he calls to me, I will answer (2005), for unaccompanied choir
Entrance antiphon - chant
After Virtue (2006), for a cappella S.S.A.A.T.B.B. choir
commissioned by the Oslo International Church Music Festival; premired by the Oslo Soloists Choir directed
by Grete Pedersen in Oslo on 18 March 2007.
Invocation (2006), for a cappella S.A.T.B. double choir
written for the Oriel Singers, who gave the work's first performance directed by Tim Morris in Tewkesbury
Abbey on 11 July 2006.
Let the sons of Israel say (2006), for S.A.T.B. choir
responsorial psalm
O Lord, you had just cause (2006), for S.A.T.B. choir
Entrance Antiphon - chant
The Strathclyde Motets - Dominus dabit benignitatem (2006), for a cappella S.A.T.B. choir
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communion motet for the 1st Sunday in Advent. Gifted to the University of Strathclyde Chaplaincy
[2]
;
premired by the Strathclyde University Chamber Choir
[3]
directed by Alan Tavener at St Columba's RC
Parish Church, Glasgow
[4]
on 3 December 2006.
The Strathclyde Motets - Mitte manum tuam (2006), for a cappella S.A.T.B. choir
Communion motet for 2nd Sunday of Easter. Gifted to the University of Strathclyde Chaplaincy
[2]
; premired
by the Strathclyde University Chamber Choir
[3]
directed by Alan Tavener on 23 April 2006.
Success (2006), for a cappella S.A.T.B. choir
brief setting of words by Bessie Stanley; work written as a tribute to Helen Millar on the occasion of her 75th
birthday.
Sun-Dogs (2006), for a cappella S.A.T.B. choir (with multiple divisi)
commissioned by Indiana University; premired by the Indiana University Contemporary Vocal Ensemble
directed by Carmen Tllez at Auer Hall, Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on 6 August 2006.
Tenebrae Responsories (2006), for a cappella S.S.A.A.T.T.B.B. vocal ensemble
commissioned by Capella Nova, who premired the work under the direction of Alan Tavener at St Andrew's
in the Square, Glasgow on 4 April 2007.
...fiat mihi... (2007), for a cappella S.S.A.A.T.T.B.B. choir
written for the Bath Camerata, who gave the work's premire under Nigel Perrin at Wells Cathedral, Wells on
21 March 2008.
Our Father, Doxology, Acclamation and Great Amen (2007), for unison voices & organ
St. John Passion (2007), for baritone solo, S.A.T.B. choir & orchestra
dedicated to Sir Colin Davis on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Co-commissioned by the London Symphony
Orchestra and the Boston Symphony; premired by the London Symphony Orchestra & Chorus with baritone
Christopher Maltman under Sir Colin Davis at the Barbican Centre, London on 17 April 2008.
The Strathclyde Motets - The Canticle of Zachariah (2007), for a cappella S.A.T.B. choir
Gifted to the University of Strathclyde Chaplaincy
[2]
; premired by the Strathclyde University Chamber Choir
[3]
directed by Alan Tavener at St Columba's RC Parish Church, Glasgow
[4]
on 2 December 2007.
The Strathclyde Motets - O Radiant Dawn (2007), for a cappella S.A.T.B. choir
Advent antiphon. Gifted to the University of Strathclyde Chaplaincy
[2]
; premired by the choir of St
Columba's RC Parish Church, Glasgow
[4]
on 2 December 2007.
The Strathclyde Motets - Data est mihi omnis potestas (2007), for a cappella S.A.T.B. choir
Communion motet for Ascension Day. Gifted to the University of Strathclyde Chaplaincy
[2]
; premired by the
Strathclyde University Chamber Choir
[3]
directed by Alan Tavener at St Columba's RC Parish Church,
Glasgow
[4]
on 14 May 2007.
O (2008), for three-part treble choir, trumpet & string orchestra or organ
premired by students of the St. Mary's Music School in Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on 23 June 2008.
And lo, the Angel of the Lord came upon them (2009), for three mixed-voiced choirs a cappella
commissioned by Ex Cathedra, who gave the work's premire under the direction of Jeffrey Skidmore at St
Paul's Church, Birmingham on 19 December 2009.
Padre Pio's Prayer (2008), for S.A.T.B. choir & organ
commissioned by The Sixteen, who premired the work under the direction of Harry Christophers at
Westminster Cathedral, London on 3 June 2008.
The Song of the Lamb (2008), for S.A.T.B. choir & organ
commissioned by The House of Hope Presbyterian Church, Minnesota; premired by the choir of The House
of Hope Presbyterian Church directed by Andrew Altenbach with Nancy Lancaster (organ) in St. Paul,
Minnesota on 9 March 2008.
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The Strathclyde Motets - Pascha nostrum imolatus est (2008), for a cappella S.A.T.B. choir
communion motet for Easter Day. Gifted to the University of Strathclyde Chaplaincy
[2]
, and premired by the
Strathclyde University Chamber Choir
[3]
directed by Alan Tavener at St Columba's RC Parish Church,
Glasgow
[4]
on 23 March 2008.
The Strathclyde Motets - Os mutorum (2008), for two-part women's choir & medieval harp
Gifted to the University of Strathclyde Chaplaincy
[2]
; premired by Canty at St Columba's RC Parish Church,
Glasgow
[4]
on 22 June 2008.
The Strathclyde Motets - Lux Aeterna (2008), for a cappella S.A.T.B. choir
Gifted to the University of Strathclyde Chaplaincy
[2]
; premired by the Strathclyde University Chamber Choir
[3]
directed by Alan Tavener at St Columba's RC Parish Church, Glasgow
[4]
on 2 November 2008.
Benedictus Deus (2009), for a cappella S.A.T.B. choir
commissioned by Westminster Cathedral; first performed by Westminster Cathedral Choir directed by Martin
Baker at Westminster Cathedral, London on 21 May 2009.
Bring us, O Lord God (2009), for a cappella S.A.T.B. choir
commissioned by Schola Cantorum of Oxford, who gave the first performance under the direction of James
Burton at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford on 1 May 2010.
Jubilate Deo (2009), for S.A.T.B. choir & organ
premired by the choir of Wells Cathedral under the direction of Matthew Owens with Jonathan Vaughn
(organ) at Wells Cathedral on 17 May 2009.
Miserere (2009), for a cappella mixed choir
commissioned by The Sixteen, who gave the premire under Harry Christophers in Antwerp on 29 August
2009.
Serenity (2009), for S.A.T.B. choir & organ
premired by students of St. Aloysius' College in Glasgow on 21 June 2009.
Summae Trinitati (2009), for S.A.T.B. choir, brass septet, timpani & organ
premired by the Choir of Westminster Cathedral directed by Martin Baker at Westminster Cathedral, London
on 21 May 2009.
Tota pulchra es (2009), for S.A.T.B. choir & organ
premired by the Choir of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception at the Basilica of
the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. on 8 July 2010.
Who are these angels? (2009), for male vocal ensemble (T.T.Bar.B.B.) & string quartet
setting of an anonymous text (attributed to St. Augustine); premired by DoelenKwartet and ensemble
amarcord in Laurenskerk, Rotterdam on 28 April 2009.
Ave Maria (2010), for S.A.T.B. choir & organ
first performed by the Boys, Girls and Men of All Saints Northampton directed by Lee Dunleavy with Richard
Pinel (organ) at St George's Chapel, Windsor on 27 July 2010.
Lassie, wad ye loe me? (2010), for a cappella mixed voices with multiple divisi
setting of an anonymous Scottish text
Mass of Blessed John Henry Newman (2010), for cantor, congregation, organ with optional brass & timpani
commissioned for Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the UK; first performed in Bellahouston Park, Glasgow on 16
September 2010.
Sonnet (2010), for vocal duet (S.S. or S.MS.) a cappella
words by Shakespeare
The Strathclyde Motets - Qui meditabitur (2010), for a cappella S.S.A.T.T.B.B. choir
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Communion antiphon for Ash Wednesday. Gifted to the University of Strathclyde Chaplaincy
[2]
; premired
by Strathclyde University Chamber Choir
[3]
directed by Alan Tavener at St Columba's RC Parish Church,
Glasgow
[4]
on 17 February 2010.
The Strathclyde Motets - Benedicimus Deum caeli (2010), for a cappella S.S.A.T.T.B. choir
Gifted to the University of Strathclyde Chaplaincy
[2]
; premired by the Strathclyde University Chamber Choir
[3]
directed by Alan Tavener at St Columba's RC Parish Church, Glasgow
[4]
on 30 May 2010.
Think of how God loves you (2010), for a cappella S.A.T.B. choir
premired by the choir of St Columba Church of Scotland, Glasgow directed by the composer on 22 August
2010.
Tu es Petrus (2010), for S.A.T.B. choir, brass ensemble, percussion & organ
Introit - premired by the Choir of Westminster Cathedral under the direction of Martin Baker in Westminster
Cathedral on 18 September 2010.
Cum vidisset Jesus (2012), for a cappella S.S.S.S.A.A.T.T.B.B. choir
Antiphon on the Feast of the Seven Dolours of the Blessed Virgin Mary; commissioned by Sacred Music
[5]
at
the University of Notre Dame in honor of the Sisters of the Holy Cross; premired by the Notre Dame Festival
Chorus under the direction of Carmen-Helena Tllez at Leighton Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center,
University of Notre Dame on 15 September 2012.
Chamber
The Road to Ardtalla (1983), for ensemble of 6 players
15-minute work, premired by the Manchester University New Music Ensemble under the direction of the
composer in Manchester on 6 November 1987.
Three Dawn Rituals (1983), for chamber ensemble of 8 players
premired by the Nomos Ensemble in London on 2 November 1985.
Two Visions of Hoy (1986), for oboe & ensemble of 6 players
premired by the Manchester University New Music Ensemble under the direction of the composer in
Manchester on 17 June 1986.
Two Movements (1987), for wind quintet
premired by the faculty ensemble at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow on 29 June
2007.
Untold (1987, rev.1991), for wind quintet
commissioned by Ayr Arts Guild
[6]
for the Flaxton Ensemble, who premired the work in Ayr on 13
September 1988.
Variation on Johnny Faa' (1988), for soprano, flute, cello & harp
a brief setting of a Traditional English text
Visions of a November Spring (1988), for string quartet
premired by the Bingham Quartet in Glasgow on 3 May 1989.
The Exorcism of Rio Sumpl (1989), for ensemble of 13 players
commissioned by the Paragon Ensemble
[7]
for the Glasgow 1990 City of Culture celebrations. Premired by
the Paragon Ensemble
[7]
in Glasgow on 28 January 1990.
...as others see us... (1990), for ensemble of 9 players
commissioned by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, who premired the work at the National Portrait Gallery,
London on 5 April 1990.
Intercession (1991), for three oboes
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commissioned by the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival with funds from Yorkshire and Humberside
Arts; premired by the Chione Oboe Trio at the Huddersfield Art Gallery on 26 November 1991.
Scots Song (1991), for soprano & ensemble
a setting of The Tryst by William Soutar; premired by the Composers Ensemble in Brighton, Sussex on 10
May 1991.
Tuireadh (1991), for clarinet & string quartet
premired by James Campbell and the Allegri Quartet at St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall, Orkney on 25 June
1991.
They saw the stone had been rolled away (1993), fanfare for brass & percussion
premired by the Edinburgh Festival Ensemble under Christopher Bell at St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh on 27
August 1993.
Memento (1994), for string quartet
written in memory of David Huntley, a friend of the composer's and the representative of Boosey & Hawkes in
the USA. The work was premired at a memorial concert for Huntley by the Kronos Quartet at Merkin Hall,
New York on 13 October 1994.
Adam's Rib (199495), for brass quintet
commissioned by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, members of whom gave the premire at Usher Hall,
Edinburgh on 28 March 1995.
A Different World (1995), for violin and piano
premired by Madeleine Mitchell (violin) and John Lenehan (piano) at Almeida Theatre, London on 22 July
1995.
Fourteen Little Pictures (1997), for piano trio
commissioned by the BBC to mark the 25th anniversary of the collaboration of Peter Frankl, Gyrgy Pauk and
Ralph Kirshbaum, who together gave the world premire of the work at the Wigmore Hall, London on 21 May
1997.
The Prophecy (1997), for soprano & ensemble
setting of the Story of Deirdre, as translated by Kenneth Hurlstone-Jackson in A Celtic Miscellany. Version
premired by Cristina Zavalloni (soprano) and Sentieri selvaggi at the Teatro alla Scala, Milan on 12th March
2001.
Raising Sparks (1997), for mezzo-soprano & ensemble
commissioned by the Nash Ensemble, who premired the work with mezzo-soprano Jean Rigby under the
direction of Martyn Brabbins at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London on 5 October 1997.
Exsultet (1998), for brass quintet & optional percussion
commissioned by the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama or the opening of the new Sir Alexander
Gibson Opera School; premired by members of the RSAMD in Glasgow on 1 December 1998.
Gaudeamus in loci pace (1998), for solo organ
premired by Joseph Cullen at Pluscarden Abbey on 12 September 1998.
Why is night different? (1998), for string quartet
commissioned by the Maggini Quartet, who premired the work the Wigmore Hall, London on 23 April 1998.
Cello Sonata No. 1 (1999), for cello & piano
commissioned by the Bath and Queensland Biennial Festivals of 1999 and specially written for its dedicatee
Raphael Wallfisch, who premired the work at the Bath Assembly Rooms with John York on 30 May 1999.
Cumnock Fair (1999), for piano & string quintet
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commissioned by the Cumnock Music Club for its Golden Jubilee Concert; premired by members of the
Scottish Chamber Orchestra at Cumnock Academy, Ayrshire on 23 March 1999.
Cello Sonata No. 2 (2000), for cello & piano
premired by Julian Lloyd-Webber and John Lenehan at the Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on 17 April 2001.
Northern Skies (2000), for cello & piano
premired by Catherine MacMillan, Fay Jennett, Rachel Brolly, Alison Jones (cello) and Myra Chahin (piano)
at Hutcheson's Hall, Glasgow on 9 March 2001.
A Deep but Dazzling Darkness (200102), concerto for violin, large ensemble & tape
co-commissioned by LSO St Luke's and the Saratoga Chamber Music Festival; premired by violinist Gordan
Nikolitch with the London Symphony Orchestra under the composer at LSO St Luke's, London on 27 March
2003.
For Max (2004), for piano quintet
written as a birthday gift to Sir Peter Maxwell Davies; premired by the Nash Ensemble during the St Magnus
Festival at St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney on 22 June 2004.
For Michael (2004), for piano quintet
premired by pianist Aleksander Madzar and the Belcea Quartet at the Pittville Pump Room in Cheltenham on
15 July 2004.
For Sally (2006), for piano quintet
written as a short tribute to a long time friend of MacMillan's, composer Sally Beamish. Premired by the Nash
Ensemble directed by Martyn Brabbins at the Pittville Pump Room in Cheltenham on 5 July 2006.
Chant for John (2007), for piano quartet
brief work dedicated to the composer's teacher John Casken.
Horn Quintet (2007), for horn & string quartet
commissioned by the Nash Ensemble, who gave the world premire with Richard Watkins (horn) at the
Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham on 9 July 2007.
String Quartet No. 3 (2007)
written for the Takacs Quartet, who premired the work at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London on 21 May 2008.
Etwas zurckhaltend (2008), for string quartet
re-working of a piece originally composed in 1982, while MacMillan was a student of John Casken at the
University of Durham. This newly re-worked version of the same score was premired by the Edinburgh
Quartet
[8]
at Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh on 31 March 2010.
Lament of Mary, Queen of Scots (2008), for soprano, tenor & piano trio
written to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth Robert Burns; premired Lorna Anderson (soprano),
Jamie MacDougall (tenor) and the Haydn Trio Eisenstadt at the University of Glasgow on 16 January 2009.
The Beneficiaries (2009), for soprano, clarinet & piano
commissioned by soprano Jane Manning OBE, who gave the work's premire with Jane's Minstrels in the
Purcell Room of the Southbank Centre, London on 25 February 2010.
Processional (2010), for organ, brass ensemble & percussion
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Vocal
Variation on Johnny Faa' (1988), for soprano, flute, cello & harp
a brief setting of a Traditional English text
Scots Song (1991), for soprano & ensemble
a setting of The Tryst by William Soutar; premired by the Composers Ensemble in Brighton, Sussex on 10
May 1991.
The Prophecy (1997), for soprano & ensemble
setting of the Story of Deirdre, as translated by Kenneth Hurlstone-Jackson in A Celtic Miscellany. Version
premired by Cristina Zavalloni (soprano) and Sentieri selvaggi at the Teatro alla Scala, Milan on 12th March
2001.
Raising Sparks (1997), for mezzo-soprano & ensemble
commissioned by the Nash Ensemble, who premired the work with mezzo-soprano Jean Rigby under the
direction of Martyn Brabbins at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London on 5 October 1997.
Lament of Mary, Queen of Scots (2008), for soprano, tenor & piano trio
written to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth Robert Burns; premired Lorna Anderson (soprano),
Jamie MacDougall (tenor) and the Haydn Trio Eisenstadt at the University of Glasgow on 16 January 2009.
The Beneficiaries (2009), for soprano, clarinet & piano
commissioned by soprano Jane Manning OBE, who gave the work's premire with Jane's Minstrels in the
Purcell Room of the Southbank Centre, London on 25 February 2010.
Piano(s)
Piano Sonata (1985)
A Cecilian Variation for JFK (1991)
Barncleupdie (1992)
Angel (1993)
Birthday Present (1997)
Lumen Christi (1997)
in angustiis... I (2001)
For Ian (2000)
For Neil (2002)
25th May 1967 (2002)
Walfrid, On His Arrival At The Gates Of Paradise (2008)
References
[1] http:/ / www. boosey. com/ cr/ composer/ James+ MacMillan
[2] http:/ / www. strath. ac.uk/ chaplaincy/
[3] http:/ / www. strathchamber.org
[4] http:/ / www. op-glasgow. demon. co. uk/ pages/ stcolumbas. html
[5] http:/ / theology.nd.edu/ graduate-programs/ master-of-sacred-music/
[6] http:/ / www. alarit2.talktalk. net/ aag/
[7] http:/ / www. paragon-music. org/
[8] http:/ / www. edinburghquartet. com/
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