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Michael began his composing career when, at age 18, he was offered a contract as a singer-songwriter with the Beatles’ record company Apple. His composing developed swiftly through song-writing to musical theatre and eventually to concert works for full symphony orchestra.
SUIT SUITE – String Quartet
Commissioned by Londinium IV, the string quartet from the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the work was premiered in a concert at the church of St. Sepulchres-without-Newgate in London, where it received a standing ovation.
The work was then performed at a special concert at Henry Wood Hall as part of the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s ‘Behind The Scenes’ series where the comoser gave a talk about the work to a specially invited audience.
The success of these two concerts led to a CD recording of the work and other tracks by the composer were added as detailed below.
SUIT SUITE – String Quartet in four movements: (approx. 22 minutes)
1 – Clubs
2 – Hearts
3 – Spades
4 – Diamonds
ARCADY – four pastoral miniatures for solo piano (approx. 15 minutes)
1 – Spring Rain
2 – Maypole Dance
3 – Woodland Brook
4 – Hayride
THREE DANCE DUETS
FOR UNACCOMPANIED SOLO VIOLIN AND ‘CELLO (approx.11 minutes)
1 – Furiant
2 – Waltz
3 – Gigue
WAVE SONGS – Song Cycle for Soprano and piano (approx. 12 minutes)
1 – Sea Winds
2 – Siren Song
3 – All At Sea (comic song)
The SUIT SUITE CD is available for purchase from Willowhayne Records at https://willowhaynerecords.com
ARCADY – four pastoral miniatures for symphony orchestra (approx. 15 minutes)
1 – Spring Rain
2 – Maypole Dance
3 – Woodland Brook
4 – Hayride
This is a version of the piano Arcady pastoral miniatures scored for full symphony orchestra.
The movement ‘Spring Rain’ was premiered as part of the 2018 International Composers Festival.
Orchestra: 2 Flutes, Oboe 1, Oboe 2 doubling Cor Anglais, 2 Bb Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns in F, 2 Bb Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Timpani, Percussion (2 players) (Snare, Wind Chimes, Triangle, Tambourine, Suspended Cymbal), Xylophone, Glockenspiel), Harp, 1st Violins, 2nd Violins, Violas, ‘Cellos, Double Basses.
ARCADY – four pastoral miniatures for symphony orchestra (approx. 15 minutes)
1 – Spring Rain
2 – Maypole Dance
3 – Woodland Brook
4 – Hayride
This is a version of the piano Arcady pastoral miniatures scored for full symphony orchestra.
The movement ‘Spring Rain’ was premiered as part of the 2018 International Composers Festival.
Orchestra: 2 Flutes, Oboe 1, Oboe 2 doubling Cor Anglais, 2 Bb Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns in F, 2 Bb Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Timpani, Percussion (2 players) (Snare, Wind Chimes, Triangle, Tambourine, Suspended Cymbal), Xylophone, Glockenspiel), Harp, 1st Violins, 2nd Violins, Violas, ‘Cellos, Double Basses.
CONCERTO FOR ‘CELLO AND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Premiered by The Docklands Sinfonia, conducted by Spencer Down, with Gregory Bennett Walsmley as the soloist.
(approx.23 minutes)
This premiere performance was featured as part of the orchestra’s Sibelius anniversary concert.
Concerto in four movements:
1 – The Longing
Segue
2 – The Looking
3 – The Loving
4 – The Losing
Orchestra: 2 Flutes, Oboe 1, Oboe 2 doubling Cor Anglais, 2 Bb Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns in F, 2 Bb Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Timpani, Percussion (2 players) (Snare, Wind Chimes, Triangle, Tambourine, Suspended Cymbal), Xylophone, Glockenspiel), Harp, 1st Violins, 2nd Violins, Violas, ‘Cellos, Double Basses.
WHERE THE RIVER MEETS THE SEA
Commissioned by Southend Council for their day on the ‘Our Town’ stage, the work was premiered in the Millennium Dome.
It was then staged again for a second performance at The Cliffs Pavilion.
An oratorio for soloists, chorus and orchestra to be performed in staged concert.
The piece tells the history of the town of Southend and its environs.
All music, lyrics, sung text and orchestration are by Michael Heath.
The work was devised by Michael Heath and Charles Sharman-Cox.
The piece is approximately 25 minutes long.
Cast:
Adult Soloists:
Augusta – Soprano
Rose – Soprano
Suzie – Mezzo-Soprano
Charles – Baritone
Billy – Baritone
Choir: Adult SATB plus Children SA.
Child soloists:
Various solo passages including:
Young boy – Soprano
Soldier’s girls 1 & 3 – Soprano
Soldier’s girl 2 – Mezzo-Soprano
Soldier 1 – Tenor
Soldier 2 – Baritone
Fisherman – Tenor
Orchestra:
Flute, Oboe, Bb Clarinet, Bassoon, 2 Horns in F, Bb Trumpet, Percussion (2 players) (Timpani, snare, hi-hat, suspended cymbal, claves, triangle, wind chimes, xylophone, glockenspiel) Piano doubling keyboard 1, Keyboard 2 (optional), 1st Violins, 2nd Violins, Violas, ‘Cellos, Double Basses.
WHERE THE RIVER MEETS THE SEA
Commissioned by Southend Council for their day on the ‘Our Town’ stage, the work was premiered in the Millennium Dome.
It was then staged again for a second performance at The Cliffs Pavilion.
An oratorio for soloists, chorus and orchestra to be performed in staged concert.
The piece tells the history of the town of Southend and its environs.
All music, lyrics, sung text and orchestration are by Michael Heath.
The work was devised by Michael Heath and Charles Sharman-Cox.
The piece is approximately 25 minutes long.
Cast:
Adult Soloists:
Augusta – Soprano
Rose – Soprano
Suzie – Mezzo-Soprano
Charles – Baritone
Billy – Baritone
Choir: Adult SATB plus Children SA.
Child soloists:
Various solo passages including:
Young boy – Soprano
Soldier’s girls 1 & 3 – Soprano
Soldier’s girl 2 – Mezzo-Soprano
Soldier 1 – Tenor
Soldier 2 – Baritone
Fisherman – Tenor
Orchestra:
Flute, Oboe, Bb Clarinet, Bassoon, 2 Horns in F, Bb Trumpet, Percussion (2 players) (Timpani, snare, hi-hat, suspended cymbal, claves, triangle, wind chimes, xylophone, glockenspiel) Piano doubling keyboard 1, Keyboard 2 (optional), 1st Violins, 2nd Violins, Violas, ‘Cellos, Double Basses.
SYMPHONY (No 1) – NEXUS
A symphony in four movements.
1. Adagio Misteriosos, Allegro ma non troppo
2. Largo Affettuoso, Larghetto Caloroso
3. Adagio Misterioso, Vivace con Spirito, Scherzando con Brio, Adagio Misterioso
4. Allegro, Allegro ma non troppo
Music: Michael Heath. (approx. 45 minutes)
Orchestra: 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Bb Clarinets, 1 Bb Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns in F, 2 Bb Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Timpani (4 Timps) Percussion (2 players) (Snare, Wind Chimes, Triangle, Tambourine, Suspended Cymbal), Xylophone, Glockenspiel), Harp, 1st Violins, 2nd Violins, Violas, ‘Cellos, Double Basses.
I HAVE A DREAM
A setting for male-voice choir of the speech by Dr. Martin Luther King given on the steps of the Lincoln memorial to the march on Washington on August 28th 1963.
Commissioned by The Leigh Orpheus Male Voice Choir.
Text: Dr. Martin Luther King. (Permission for use granted by I.P.M. of Atlanta Georgia on behalf of the King Estate).
Music: Michael Heath. (approx. 25 minutes)
Choir:
Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, Bass, with five passages for brief solos.
Accompaniment: Piano.
I HAVE A DREAM
A setting for male-voice choir of the speech by Dr. Martin Luther King given on the steps of the Lincoln memorial to the march on Washington on August 28th 1963.
Commissioned by The Leigh Orpheus Male Voice Choir.
Text: Dr. Martin Luther King. (Permission for use granted by I.P.M. of Atlanta Georgia on behalf of the King Estate).
Music: Michael Heath. (approx. 25 minutes)
Choir:
Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, Bass, with five passages for brief solos.
Accompaniment: Piano.
PRELUDE TO A DREAM
A prelude for Solo ‘Cello
Female Choir (S.S.A.)
and Organ (or Piano).
Music: Michael Heath. (approx. 4 minutes)
Choir:
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto
Accompaniment: Piano
THE COMING OF THE KING
A concert cantata for junior schools telling the story of the nativity
Text & Lyrics: Michael Heath
Music: Michael Heath and Derek Lawrence
(approx. 45 minutes)
The Prologue / Listen People Listen / Gabriel’s Message – Messiah / No Room / Hosanna / Lullaby – Till It’s Time To Let Him Go / The Shepherds / The Wise Men / The Epilogue
Composed for Junior School Choir with various solo lines and piano accompaniment
THE COMING OF THE KING
A concert cantata for junior schools telling the story of the nativity
Text & Lyrics: Michael Heath
Music: Michael Heath and Derek Lawrence
(approx. 45 minutes)
The Prologue / Listen People Listen / Gabriel’s Message – Messiah / No Room / Hosanna / Lullaby – Till It’s Time To Let Him Go / The Shepherds / The Wise Men / The Epilogue
Composed for Junior School Choir with various solo lines and piano accompaniment
EMERALD THOUGHTS OF YOU
A setting of an original poem by the composer for three-part Female Choir (S.S.A.) and piano.
Premiered at The Freda Parry Scholarship concert.
Music and Lyrics: Michael Heath. (approx. 4 ½ minutes)
Choir:
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto.
Accompaniment: Piano
MÉNAGE à TROIS
A comedy concert trio for 2 Sopranos and High Baritone
Music and Lyrics: Michael Heath. (approx. 5 ½ minutes)
Accompaniment: Piano
MÉNAGE à TROIS
A comedy concert trio for 2 Sopranos and High Baritone
Music and Lyrics: Michael Heath. (approx. 5 ½ minutes)
Accompaniment: Piano
THE RED PRIEST
An homage to Vivaldi, written for solo ‘cello and Harpsichord
Music: Michael Heath. (approx. 8 ½ minutes)
SILENT NIGHT
An arrangement of the famous Christmas Carol for two sopranos
Music: Michael Heath. (approx. 3 ½ minutes)
Original Music and German text: Joseph Mohr
Accompaniment: Piano
SILENT NIGHT
An arrangement of the famous Christmas Carol for two sopranos
Music: Michael Heath. (approx. 3 ½ minutes)
Original Music and German text: Joseph Mohr
Accompaniment: Piano
SORORITY
A comedy coming-of-age duet for two sopranos
Music and Lyrics: Michael Heath. (approx. 6 minutes)
Accompaniment: Piano
SOMEONE TELL MY HEART
A popular song in the style of Shirley Bassy
Music, Lyrics and Orchestration:
Michael Heath (approx. 3½ minutes)
SOMEONE TELL MY HEART
A popular song in the style of Shirley Bassy
Music, Lyrics and Orchestration:
Michael Heath (approx. 3½ minutes)
IT’S CHRISTMAS – I MISS YOU
A popular song intended for release at Christmas.
Music, Lyrics and Arrangement:
Michael Heath (approx. 3 minutes)
THE DURRELL SUITE
Commissioned by The Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust to celebrate it’s fiftieth anniversary, the work was staged in Jersey in a special anniversary concert by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Music and Orchestration: Derek Lawrence
Lyrics: Michael Heath
THE DURRELL SUITE
Commissioned by The Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust to celebrate it’s fiftieth anniversary, the work was staged in Jersey in a special anniversary concert by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Music and Orchestration: Derek Lawrence
Lyrics: Michael Heath
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