Andrew Downes' World Premieres

Andrew Downes' wife and publisher, Cynthia, at the Italian premiere of
Sonata for 8 Pianists playing 4 Pianos,
Conservatorio Nicolo Paganini, Genoa, 2002.

The stories of the premiere performances of the music of Andrew Downes, recounted by his wife and publisher, Cynthia Downes, and presented on this website by his daughter, Paula Downes.

If you have performed in any of the works below or come to listen, please share your experiences by following the links in the posts below! Also see what others have said. Thank you so much for your contribution.

SATB Unaccomapnied Choiral Works 1969, 1977, 1984, 2000, 2002	Ballads for Christmas: 1992	A Child is Singing: 1982
Cain & Abel: 1981	Andrew Downes: A Life of Ill Health	Song Cycles 4 - Soprano & Symphony Orchestra: 2003
Songs Cycles 3 - Voice & instruments: 1976, 1978, 1988, 2017	Song Cycles 2: 1988, 2007, 2008	uuu Song Cycles 1: 1973, 1985
Far from the Madding Crowd Opera: 2006, 2007	Odysseus and the Cyclops: Children's Opera, 1988	Native American Influence in the music of Andrew Downes
My life publishing the works of Andrew Downes	2 Concertos: 4 Horns And Solo Horn, both with Symphony Orchestra 2002, 2012	How I met Andrew Downes 1967
Works for Piano & Orchestra: Part 2 2009	Works for Piano & Orchestra: Part 1 1977	Music for Brass Ensembles Part 3: 1990s Onwards
Music For Brass Ensembles Part 2: 1970s & 80s	Music For Brass Ensembles Part 1: Fanfares 1977, 1986, 1995	Viola, Cello, Double Bass Sonatas; Violin, Horn/Cello, Piano Trios 2004, 2007, 2008, 2013
Works for Solo Oboe, Clarinet, Horn and Trumpet 1986, 1991, 1995, 2001, 2010	Works for Solo Flutes & Piano 1999, 2000, 2009	Works for Violin & Piano 1994, 1999, 2000
Solo Piano Works 1975, 1978, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2016	Piano Ensembles 1987, 2000	The Ballad of St Kenelm 2015
Veni Emmanuel & Coventry Carol 1979	Sonata for Eight Flutes or Flute Choir 1996	Sonata for 8 Horns 1995
String Quartets 1,2,3 1980, 1988, 1995	The Death of Goliath 1979	Motet & Mass: O Magnum Mysterium 1969, 1977
Centenary Firedances 1989	The Marshes of Glynn 1986

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If you have performed in any of Andrew Downes' works or come to listen, please share your experiences in the Premieres Blog! Also see what others have said. Thank you so much for your contribution.

Andrew Downes' World Premieres

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