Archives: Nominees
Composed by Aaron Cassidy for two trumpet soloists, B-flat clarinet, alto saxophone, trombone, electric lap steel guitar, double bass, and 5.1 channel electronics 35 minutes commissioned by ELISION Ensemble listen on Apple Music
Composed by Rebecca Saunders for soprano and 13 instruments 28 minutes commissioned by South West German Radio, Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival & Casa da Música Porto listen on Apple Music
Composed by Cevanne Horrocks-Hopayian for chamber ensemble commissioned as part of the Composer-in-Residence scheme at Khadambi’s House: an LSO Soundhub project. Generous support was provided by Khadambi Asalache’s partner, Susie Thomson
Composed by Kerry Andrew for children’s choir commissioned by National Youth Choirs of Great Britain listen on Soundcloud
Composed by Peter Maxwell Davies children’s opera: for choir, orchestra and soloists 55 minutes commissioned by The London Symphony Orchestra and Philharmonie Luxembourg within a series of commissions of children’s operas led by Sir Simon Rattle and Simon Halsey for more information visit Schott Music
Composed by Ed Hughes music theatre: for children’s voices, piano and optional horn and clarinet, with libretto by Peter Cant 10 minutes commissioned by Mahogany Opera Group as part of ‘Snappy Operas’ for more information click here
The British Composer Award for Inspiration recognises a composer who has written a consistently exceptional body of classical compositions. It is presented in association with the Music Publishers Association. Listen to Nigel Osborne on Apple Music
The British Composer Award for Innovation represents peer recognition for achievement, and an innovative approach to composition. listen to Shiva Feshareki on Apple Music
Written by Dominic Major, Hannah Reid and Daniel Rothman Published in the UK by Warner/Chappell Music
Written by Steve Booker and John Newman Published in the UK by Universal Music Publishing and B Unique Publishing
Written by Will Doyle, Sam Fryer, Chilli Jesson and Pete Mayhew Published in the UK by Universal Music Publishing
Written by Laura Mvula Published in the UK by Universal Music Publishing
Written by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis Published in the UK by Mute Song
Written by Alex Turner Published in the UK by Sony/ATV Music Publishing
