BIOGRAPHY
Jonathan Woolgar draws from a wide range of musical experience to create work that is communicative without compromise. His music has been played around the world by performers such as Héloïse Werner, 12 Ensemble, the London Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, as well as broadcast several times on BBC Radio 3. A recent Royal Philharmonic Society composer, Jonathan’s current projects include performances by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and a commission for pianist Philip Sharp.
NEWS
“Movements for Philip Sharp” premiere in Glasgow
Philip Sharp will premiere my new solo piano work, Movements for Philip Sharp, in Glasgow University Concert Hall at 1.10pm on Thursday 21st March. Commissioned by Phil and tailored to…
Read MoreLondon premiere of “My lover spoke”
I’m excited that my 2017 choir and organ piece My lover spoke will get its London premiere at the JAM Music of Our Time concert at St Bride’s, Fleet Street…
Read MoreListen to “Canzoni et ricercari” on BBC iPlayer
Following its recent performance by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Ryan Wigglesworth, you can now listen to my Canzoni et ricercari on BBC iPlayer until 23rd December. This…
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WORKS
Symphonic Message in memory of L. R.
for orchestra
Duration: 11 min. | First perf.: 22nd Sep 2022
Message-Fragments in Honour of Giles Swayne
for solo violin
Duration: 11 min. | First perf.: 1st Feb 2022
Canzoni et Ricercari
for 12 string players
Duration: 6 min. | First perf.: 9th July 2021
PROTO-SYMPHONY
for orchestra
Duration: 4 min. | First perf.: 8th March 2021
JONATHAN WOOLGAR 