Nominee category: Large Orchestral

Composed by Emily Howard for soprano, bass baritone, chamber choir, youth choir, chorus and orchestra, with libretto by Michael Symmons Roberts 40 mins commissioned by BBC Radio 3 and Manchester International Festival for more information visit Manchester International Festival watch Emily talk about the piece on YouTube

Composed by Jasper Dommett for orchestra 10 mins commissioned by BBC National Orchestra of Wales listen on Soundcloud watch Jasper talk about the work on YouTube

Composed by Jonny Greenwood for solo violin and 68 solo strings 30 mins commissioned by BBC Proms watch an excerpt on You Tube

Composed by Joe Cutler for saxophone and orchestra 20 mins commissioned by BBC Radio 3 watch Joe talk about the piece on YouTube

Composed by Mark Simpson for clarinet and orchestra 15 mins commissioned by BBC Radio 3 and the BBC Philharmonic for more information visit Boosey & Hawkes