Michael Short

A setting of words by John Clare, also suitable for occasions other than weddings! 'O wert thou in a storm, how would I shield thee: To keep thee dry and warm, a camp I would build thee. Though the cl...

Tell me where is fancy bred; Blow, blow thou winter wind; Full fathom five Three superb settings of Shakespeare's famous words, for unaccompanied mixed voice choir (SATB) in four parts. As the parts d...

Reveillez vous, Le Rossignol and J'ai descendu set for unaccompanied mixed voice choir (SATB). Originally written for a Dolmetsch Summer School to satisfy a requirement for something fairly easy which...

Orchestration: Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass) This piece was written in 1981 for the Scottish Baroque Ensemble. I wanted to give them a piece in a lighter style which could be used i...

Orchestration: Piccolo, Flute, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons 2 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in Bb, Trombone, Timpani, Percussion (Triangle, Suspended Cymbal, Cymbals, Glockenspiel, Bass Drum, Tambo...

Orchestration: 2 Flutes (2nd doubles Piccolo), 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons 2 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in Bb, 2 Trombones, Tuba (optional), Timpani (4 or 3 drums), Percussion (Glockenspiel, cy...

Orchestration: Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass) This work was commissioned by the Dolmetsch Organisation with funds provided by the Arts Council of Great Britain and was first performe...

Orchestration: Solo Violin 1, Solo Violin 2, Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass) This concerto is in three linked sections: an opening Moderato presents the main thematic material, follow...

Orchestration: Solo Flute, Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass) This flute concerto is in three movements: a mechanical allegro based on simple arpeggios, an atmospheric slow movement, and...

Orchestration: Solo Oboe, Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass) This Oboe concerto is in three linked sections, of increasing tempi: Andante - Piu mosso - Vivace. An oboe and piano reductio...

Orchestration: Solo Clarinet, Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass) The first movement is a lively dance making use of ever-changing Bulgarian rhythms, while the second has something of the...

Orchestration: Solo Bassoon, Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass) This concerto is in one continuous movement, consisting of three linked sections: Andante, Piu Mosso and Allegro con moto....

Orchestration: Solo Horn in F, Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass) A horn and piano reduction is also available for this concerto (catalogue number GM022). Duration: 15 minutes A PACK com...

Orchestration: Solo Trumpet in Bb, Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass) A trumpet and piano reduction is also available for this concerto (catalogue number GM023). Duration: 15 minutes A P...

Orchestration: Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass) This little overture was written to celebrate the 80th birthday of the Argyle String Orchestra of Bath, and was first performed by them,...

Orchestration Solo Bassoon, Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass) This concerto is in one continuous movement, consisting of three linked sections: Andante, Piu Mosso and Allegro con moto....

Orchestration Solo Flute, Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass) This flute concerto is in three movements: a mechanical allegro based on simple arpeggios, an atmospheric slow movement, and...