Flute and Harp

SKU: HL.14021002

Composed by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Music Sales America. Classical. Book [Softcover]. Composed 1999. 10 pages. Chester Music #CH60938. Published by Chester Music (HL.14021002).

ISBN 9780711955103. 9.0x12.0x0.054 inches.

Two dances for flute and harp from Peter Maxwell Davies' ballet Caroline Mathilde. A new instrumentation restores this linked pair of dances from Davies's second full-length ballet, Caroline Mathilde based on the story of the eighteenth-century British princess sent in marriage to Denmark, to the eighteenth-century milieu of the work's setting and musical world. The period manners - a gavotte in the first dance, a gigue at the start of the second - are typically overlaid with the composer's Scottishness. In general the harp has an accompanying role, but it comes forward alone in the second movement, which ends with bravura from both instruments. These two dances were first performed in September 1993 at the Northlands Festival by David Nicholson and Eluned Pierce. Score and flute part. Duration c. 5mins. Harp part edited by Elune Pierce.

SATB Choir, Orchestra

SKU: HL.14021035

Composed by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Music Sales America. 20th Century. Studyscore. Composed 2005. 44 pages. Chester Music #CH66253. Published by Chester Music (HL.14021035).

ISBN 9780711998001. Lyrics by George Mackay Brown.

A haunting setting of four elegies from the writing of George Mackay Brown, composed by Peter Maxwell Davies. Completed in 1998, this powerful and unsettling work is based upon four short verses that explore the more sinister, tragic and even supernatural qualities of the oceans and tides. Composed for soloists, mixed chorus and Orchestra, the work was commissioned by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The work was first performed in December 1998 at Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, conducted by the composer. The vocal score is available using product code CH61504.

Flute and Orchestra

SKU: HL.14021039

Composed by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Music Sales America. Classical. Book [Softcover]. Composed 2005. 52 pages. Chester Music #CH61596. Published by Chester Music (HL.14021039).

ISBN 9781844493425. 5.5x7.5x0.214 inches.

A dreamlike and evocative work from Peter Maxwell Davies for flute and orchestra. The piece captures the wonder and sanctuary of the composer's home, surrounded by seabirds and seals that fire the imagination in childlike ways, evoking images of mermaids and angels. Descriptive and inventive orchestral colours support and illuminate the flute solo material that is both tranquil and highly virtuosic. The piece was first performed in May 1999 at the Royal Concert Hall, Dublin.

SATB Choir and Piano (Choral Score)

SKU: HL.14008386

Composed by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Music Sales America. Classical. Book [Softcover]. Composed 1999. 20 pages. Chester Music #CH59618. Published by Chester Music (HL.14008386).

ISBN 9780711927797. UPC: 884088447434. 7.0x10.0x0.051 inches.

Peter Maxwell Davies' 1990 work for unaccompanied SATB choir, written for the BBC singers. Words by George Mackay Brown. 'Written for the BBC Singers, this piece requires a high level of choral expertise in its rhythms, intricate textures (though nearly always in four parts), wide-ranging vocal lines and characteristically dark but luminous harmony, impregnated with tritones and seconds. Not for the first time, Davies and George Mackay Brow follow the Stations of the Cross, though the fourteen sections are joined into a continuous slow-fast-slow musical movement, and the references to the events of Holy Week are oblique. Vocal score with piano accompaniment for rehearsal purposes.

Violin (Violin)

SKU: HL.14021026

Composed by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Music Sales America. Exam Material. Songbook . Composed 2000. 4 pages. Chester Music #CH61785. Published by Chester Music (HL.14021026).

8.25x11.5x0.017 inches.

This unaffected but effective piece is a homage to the late Marjorie Linklater, a much-loved friend from Orkney, and a charming set-piece for violinists of moderate ability. The slow introductory adagio serves the function of a fond elegy, proving the simple effect of moving between D minor and D major. It serves the songful quality of the violin, as does the wistful central episode of the main sequence; but an exuberant love of the dance is the essence of the allegro, with the high, bright sonority of the instrument very much to the fore. It was first performed by Julia Robinson Dean at the St Magnus Festival, Orkney, on 21st June 1998. Arranged for solo violin. Duration c. 4 minutes.

String Quartet (Score)

SKU: HL.14008409

Composed by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Music Sales America. 20th Century. Book Only. Composed 1999. Chester Music #CH55681. Published by Chester Music (HL.14008409).

This is - so far - the earliest composition by Davies to be available for performance, and mighty interesting it is. Written while he was still a young student, it provides a candid glimpse of the thing that concerned him: how music could be both forward-moving in the classical Western sense (this is, after all, a piece for a wholly conventional medium) and repetitive in the manner of the Indian and medieval music in which he was interested. What results is a singular machine geared to an intermittent ostinato in the first violin. This movement for string quartet was first performed by the Arditti Quartet in May 1983, as part of the 40th Anniversary Gala concert of the Society for the Promotion of New Music at the Barbican Hall, London. Score (miniature). Duration c. 5mins.

String Quartet (Score)

SKU: HL.14022647

Composed by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Music Sales America. Classical. Score. Composed 2006. 24 pages. Chester Music #CH69135. Published by Chester Music (HL.14022647).

ISBN 9781846098611. 5.5x7.5x0.101 inches.

This work was commissioned by the Naxos Recording Company, and is the fifth in a series of ten quartets. It was first performed on 20th October 2004 at the Wigmore Hall, London by the Maggini Quartet.

High Voice and Orchestra

SKU: HL.14020965

Composed by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Music Sales America. 20th Century. Score. Composed 1999. 92 pages. Chester Music #CH60950. Published by Chester Music (HL.14020965).

ISBN 9780711936959.

The story centres on the English princess Caroline Mathilde (1751-1775), sister of George III, who at the age of 15 was sent to Denmark to marry the 17-year-old eccentric and schizophrenic Danish King, Christian VII. The ballet portrays her unhappy marriage, the King's growing madness and her fatal love-affair with Struensee, the King's influential physician, which leads to their arrest, his execution and her exile, at the age of 20, separated from her two young children. This suite begins with the act's opening number: a boisterous, stamping dance to which the people rudely mock Queen Caroline Mathilde and her lover Struensee. After this comes a dark Adagio, The Conspiracy, in which the theme passes like persuasion from mouth to mouth, its variations suggesting the different attitudes of the conspirators, firmly controlled by the brass-driven gestures of the Queen Dowager. The conspiracy then works itself out at a court masked ball, from which the suite includes two dances: a gavotte, and a slow, lubricious passacaglia that is a pas de deux for Caroline Mathilde and Struensee. The Arrest comes with a gathering rush of music that envelops the King, the Queen and Struensee, leading to a vociferous climax in which they are held apart. In The Execution, slow white music for wordless female voices, harp and low strings is interrupted by pathetic, alienated outbursts from the King. The suite ends, as does the ballet, with a quiet adagio lament for clarinets and alto flute as the Queen goes into exile. Score. Duration c. 33mins.

By Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (1934-). SATB. Music Sales America. Sacred, Classical, Choral. 54 pages. Music Sales #CH60956. Published by Music Sales

String Quartet (String Quartet)

SKU: HL.14020978

Composed by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Music Sales America. Classical. Score. Composed 2005. 40 pages. Chester Music #CH66594. Published by Chester Music (HL.14020978).

ISBN 9781844498802. 5.5x7.5x0.147 inches.

The second of the Quartets commissioned by the Naxos label was completed in January 2003. This work swings between nervous virtuosic energy to the serene calm of an extended Lento, with exotic harmonies reminiscent of Bartok, and is characterised by it's sharp and unpredictable contrasts. First performed by the Maggini Quartet on 11 July 2003 at the Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham, as part of the Cheltenham International Festival. This is the score in a pocket-size format. The set of parts is available, catalogue number CH66594-01.

Orchestra

SKU: HL.14020988

Composed by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Music Sales America. Score. Composed 2005. 62 pages. Chester Music #CH69036. Published by Chester Music (HL.14020988).

ISBN 9781846090059. UPC: 884088435233. 5.5x7.5x0.303 inches.

Spinning Jenny is a portrait of Leigh, Lancashire circa 1948 and one of a series of occasional pieces inspired by Davies' youth in Salford. Spinning Jenny Street was a noisy, hazardous street, clangerous with industry and activity when davies was at Grammar school in 1945. A modest work, but one which reflects many aspects of the place, period and people it was inspired by. Commissioned by the BBC, it was first performed on 21st July 199 as part of the BBC promenade concert at the Royal Albert Hall by the BBC Philharmonic conducted by Davies himself. This is the miniature format of the full orchestral score..

Organ (Organ)

SKU: HL.14008416

Composed by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Music Sales America. Classical. Book [Softcover]. Composed 1999. 32 pages. Chester Music #CH55477. Published by Chester Music (HL.14008416).

9.0x12.0x0.132 inches.

This essentially contemplative work in four movements is based on a plainsong fragment from the Lamentations of Jeremiah, traditionally sung on Maundy Thursday in the ceremonies spiralling down to the sacrifice of Christ on Good Friday. First performed in June 1982 by Richard Hughes, to whom the work is dedicated.

Violin, Cello and Piano

SKU: HL.14008378

Composed by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Music Sales America. Classical. Book [Softcover]. Composed 2005. 64 pages. Chester Music #CH66264. Published by Chester Music (HL.14008378).

ISBN 9781846091186. 8.5x11.75x0.185 inches.

This piece was written as a tribute to the people of Fair Isle, a remote community that lies between Orkney and Shetland, which is also the home of the composer. The work was composed for the Grieg Trio of Norway, and reflect the ensemble's virtuosity with striking cadenzas that showcase the performers. The music is rugged, ever-changing and full of the energy of this unique landscape.

String Quartet

SKU: HL.14020979

Composed by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Music Sales America. Classical. Score. Composed 2005. 32 pages. Chester Music #CH67045. Published by Chester Music (HL.14020979).

ISBN 9781846091193. UPC: 884088435172. 5.5x7.5x0.125 inches.

The third in the series of ten Quartets commissioned by the Naxos recording company. First performed at Wigmore Hall, London in Oct 2003 by the Maggini Quartet. A convenient, miniature-sized version of the score intended for study. Performance parts are available available: CH67045-01.

Orchestra

SKU: HL.14020998

Composed by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Music Sales America. Classical. Book [Softcover]. Composed 1999. 8 pages. Chester Music #CH60356. Published by Chester Music (HL.14020998).

ISBN 9780711930766. UPC: 884088435059. 5.5x7.5 inches.

A short piece for small orchestra, written in 1989 when the composer heard of Michael Vyner's death. Premiered in October 1989 at Glyndebourne Sussex, by the London Sinfonietta and conducted by the composer just six days after Vyman's death. Approximately six minutes in duration, it is based on the plainsong 'Cor meum et caro mea exultaverunt in Deum vivum' and is scored for two oboes, two bassoons, two horns, two trumpets, timpani and strings.

By Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (1934-). For Opera, Lyrics Only. Shows and Cantatas. 20th Century. Libretto. Text language: English. 20 pages

String Quartet (String Quartet)

SKU: HL.14020977

Composed by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Music Sales America. Classical. Score. Composed 2002. 32 pages. Chester Music #CH65648. Published by Chester Music (HL.14020977).

ISBN 9781844498024. 5.5x7.5x0.127 inches.

The first in a series of Ten quartets commissioned by the Naxos recording company. First performed at Wigmore Hall, London in Oct 2002 by the Maggini Quartet. A convenient, miniature-sized version of the score intended for study. Performance parts are available available: CH65648-01.

Arranged by David Maxwell. For Organ. Organ Solo. Belwin Hymn Series for Organ. Level: Intermediate. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Composed by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (1934-). For Baritone, Chorus, Orchestra (Study Score). Study Score. Softcover. Schott Music #ED13709. Published by Schott Music

Orchestra, Voice[Quartet], Brass Ensemble (Score)

SKU: HL.14008410

Composed by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Music Sales America. 20th Century. Book [Softcover]. Composed 1999. 576 pages. Chester Music #CH60730. Published by Chester Music (HL.14008410).

ISBN 9780711932241. 7.5x9.75x1.362 inches.

This work was commissioned by the City of Darmstadt for the Darmstadt State Theatre. It was first performed in September 1988 at the Staatstheater, Darmstadt. Written for full orchestra with large percussion section, marching band, pop group and electronic vocal quartet. Duration c. 75mins.

Violin and Orchestra (Score)

SKU: HL.14008396

Composed by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Music Sales America. Classical. Book [Softcover]. Composed 1999. 112 pages. Chester Music #CH55780. Published by Chester Music (HL.14008396).

ISBN 9780711921337. 8.5x12.0x0.533 inches.

This work was commissioned by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to celebrate its 40th birthday. The first performance took place in June 1986 at St. Magnus' Cathedral, Kirkwall, as part of the tenth St. Magnus Festival. Written for and first performed by Isaac Stern, Davies's Violin Concerto brings together two streams in his music: symphonism and folk-fiddling. In its strongly developed substance, it asks to be measured in the company of Beethoven, Brahms and Sibelius, while there is also, particularly in the middle movement, a strong element of the Scots lament. The orchestra is generally muted in colour, though there is a dramatic role for the timpanist. There are three movements, played without a break - this is only one of many connections with the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto. Duration c. 30mins.