Philip Sparke

A Little Klezmer Suite' was commissioned by Rushton Park High School to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their band programme. They gave the premiere in a virtual online concert in October 2020. Klez...

Pulcinella' was commissioned by the Taiwanese euphonium player Tzu-Hsiang Lin. Lin is a renowned soloist and teacher and a Besson Euphonium Artist. He teaches euphonium at Taipei National University o...

Pulcinella was commissioned by the Taiwanese euphonium player Tzu-Hsiang Lin. Lin is a renowned soloist and teacher and a Besson Euphonium Artist. He teaches euphonium at Taipei National University of...

Songs and Dances is a festive and energetic work with an emphasis on music with a rhythmic, dance-like quality. Its three continuous movements are set in a fast-slow-fast form. Highly syncopated theme...

Songs and Dances is a festive and energetic work with an emphasis on music with a rhythmic, dance-like quality. Its three continuous movements are set in a fast-slow-fast form. Highly syncopated theme...

In quest'opera per coro di voci maschili e banda da concerto, Philip Sparke cattura in modo appropriato lo stato d'animo della poesia L'ultimo fiore d'autunno di Edith Södergran (1892-1923), poetessa...

In quest'opera per coro di voci maschili e banda da concerto, Philip Sparke cattura in modo appropriato lo stato d'animo della poesia L'ultimo fiore d'autunno di Edith Södergran (1892-1923), poetessa...

Ein verträumtes, langsameres Stück, das die lyrischen Qualitäten Ihres Ensembles hervorhebt. Die genaue Beachtung der Dynamik verleiht Ihrer Darbietung mehr Ausdruck.

Ein verträumtes, langsameres Stück, das die lyrischen Qualitäten Ihres Ensembles hervorhebt. Die genaue Beachtung der Dynamik verleiht Ihrer Darbietung mehr Ausdruck.

A chance to feature a star soloist! The solo part can be played by either flute, clarinet, alto sax or trumpet. The band can also benefit by learning the importance of accompanying sympathetically. -...

A chance to feature a star soloist! The solo part can be played by either flute, clarinet, alto sax or trumpet. The band can also benefit by learning the importance of accompanying sympathetically. -...

Ein mitreißendes Eröffnungsstück im typisch britischen Stil. Für eine wirkungsvolle Darbietung sind eine gute Dynamik sowie klar definierte stilistische Wechsel zwischen den einzelnen Abschnitten erfo...

Omaggio was commissioned by Steven Mead in celebration of his 60th birthday and in memory of his father, Rex. He gave the premiere of the brass band version in Rome in March 2022, accompanied by the I...

Omaggio was commissioned by Steven Mead in celebration of his 60th birthday and in memory of his father, Rex. He gave the premiere of the brass band version in Rome in March 2022, accompanied by the I...

Il Planetario è stato commissionato dalla CMV Advendo Franeker per celebrare il suo 100° anniversario nel 2022. L'ispirazione per l'opera è il Planetario Reale Eise Eisinga, famoso in tutto il mondo,...

Il Planetario è stato commissionato dalla CMV Advendo Franeker per celebrare il suo 100° anniversario nel 2022. L'ispirazione per l'opera è il Planetario Reale Eise Eisinga, famoso in tutto il mondo,...

This work was commissioned in 1996 by the Arosa Cultural committee and first performed in Arosa in that year. The majestic introduction opens with trombones and euphonium, heralding a legato theme, ch...

The 2017 version of The Year of the Dragon was commissioned by the Siena Wind Orchestra and given its world premiere on June 17th 2017 in Bunkyo Civic Hall, Tokyo, conducted by the composer. The origi...

The continuing popularity of Eric Whitacre's dramatic and evocative music is evident in concert programming everywhere, with his symphonic, choral and operatic works. October is arguably his most nota...

The continuing popularity of Eric Whitacre's dramatic and evocative music is evident in concert programming everywhere, with his symphonic, choral and operatic works. 'October' is arguably his most no...

Three Extraordinary Journeys was commissioned to mark the centenary of the death of the famous author Jules Verne. Based on three novels from his Voyages Extraordinaires series of travel stories, the...

Sir Hubert Parry (1848-1918) is mostly remembered for the marvellous melodies of his hymn tunes, such as Jerusalem and Repton. The latter first appeared in Parry's oratorio Judith and was adapted as a...

Diamond Concerto was commissioned by Musikverein Mörschied from Germany - Dr. Eric Grandjean, conductor - for a special concert featuring Steven Mead as guest soloist. Together they gave the world pre...

Fanfare and Celebration was commissioned by the Brass Band of the Western Reserve (Dr Keith M. Wilkinson, director) to celebrate their 15th anniversary. Based in north-west Ohio, the band was formed i...