Nigel Clarke

BATTLES AND CHANTS is in three movements. The solo clarinet can be heard in the role of Cassivellaunus defending his territory against the Romans (the wind and brass instruments), and on occasions the...

Inspired by themes based on '100' this work is broadly described as a 'Dance Overture'. It is a 'moto perpetuo' with its energy maintained throughout by a fast 'allegro' tempo. (Grade 5) (Recorded on...

Known universally as the 'beautiful spy', Mata Hari's life is still full of mysteries and myths. This exciting suite follows three episodes: 1. Dancer in the Shadows 2. Deceit and Seduction 3. Evasion...

Ten symphonic Scenes: Solomon's Road; Allan Quatermain; Attack and Last Stand of the Greys; To Kill a King; The Place of Death; Solomon's Treasure Chamber; Buried Alive; Escape; Reunited; Farewell. (R...

Performance time 4'40' (Recorded on QPRM146D THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON, Royal Northern College of Music Concert Band)

Gagarin - Three Symphonic Scenes conveys the excitement and traumas of the birth of space travel, following the life of the first man in space - Yuri Gagarin. The three movements are: 1. Road to the S...