Nominee category: Vocal or Choral Composition

Composed by James MacMillan for 40 a cappella voices, split into 8 SSATB choirs 9 mins commissioned by ORA Singers listen on Apple Music for more information and to order the score visit Boosey & Hawkes

Composed by Cheryl Frances-Hoad for soprano, speaker and electronics 5 mins commissioned by Electric Voice Theatre listen on SoundCloud

Composed by Thomas Adès for mezzo-soprano and four percussionists 4 mins commissioned by Oliver Zeffman listen on Apple Music watch an extract on YouTube

Composed by Howard Goodall for SATB choir and small orchestra 8 mins commissioned by London Symphony Chorus watch on YouTube for more information and to order the score visit Faber Music

Composed by Michael Zev Gordon for tenor and piano 21 mins commissioned by Oxford Lieder Festival listen on SoundCloud for more information and to order the score visit Composers Edition