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“Tonal but by no means shying away from discord, Barber’s music creates an attractive sound world – accessible without ever being patronising”
“Barber’s sparkling score, with liberal lashings of Janácek and John Adams, propels the action forward”
Audio opera for Narrator, Soprano and small ensemble. Commissioned by Royal Opera House. Libretto by Elayce Ismael.
The Selfish Giant (2021)
Opera in one act for young performers and professional soloists. Commissioned by Garsington Opera and Opera North - 65 min
Unquiet (2019)
Chamber opera in one act for young adult audiences - 60 mins
The Watchers In The Wings (2017)
Short film opera for young performers and professional soloist. Commissioned by Royal Opera House - 5 mins
Mighty Oaks (2016)
Short opera for young performers. Commissioned by Royal Opera House - 15 mins
The Nightingale (2016)
Community opera in one act for soloists, adult chorus, children’s chorus and dancer. Commissioned by Wonderful Beast - 60 mins
Dorma Ancora Meditation (2016)
Incidental music for Circa’s production ‘The Return’ for 2 singers and small ensemble
To The Silkwood Tree (2016)
Short opera for soloist and amateur chorus. Commissioned by Streetwise Opera - 20 mins
Eliza and the Swans (2015)
Opera in one act for young performers. Commissioned by W11 Opera - 70 mins
Seven Seeds (2015)
Oratorio for Soloists, SATB choir and young voices - 60 mins
Much Ado About Nothing (2014)
Incidental music for The Globe’s production
Rumbled (2014)
Opera for pre-school audiences. Commissioned by English Touring Opera - 40 mins
Eleanor Vale (2012)
Opera in two acts. Commissioned by Wedmore opera - 105 mins
We Are Shadows (2011)
Community opera in one act. Commissioned by Spitalfields Music - 70 mins
Consider The Lilies (2010)
Dramatic Cantata for Soloists, SATB choir, young performers and adult chorus. Commissioned by The Helen Bamber Foundation - 60 mins