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A different kind of urban (2017)
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Lane, L. (2017). A different kind of urban

Like many, I had certain pre-conceptions about Milton Keynes when I first approached writing A different kind of urban; however, I have since had the good fortune to be guided into a deeper understanding of the many strands that make up this remarkab... Read More about A different kind of urban.

Jonny Midnight (Jim Hayes) - Slate, Sea and Sky (Original Dr. L. Lane) (2016)
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Lane, L. (2016). Jonny Midnight (Jim Hayes) - Slate, Sea and Sky (Original Dr. L. Lane)

Slate, Sea and Sky features a musical landscape and journey in three integrated and continuous sections, led by the cornet soloist alongside ensembles broadly representing the title’s elements: ‘slate’ (flugelhorn, tenor horns and trombones); ‘sea’ (... Read More about Jonny Midnight (Jim Hayes) - Slate, Sea and Sky (Original Dr. L. Lane).

Counting Stars (2016)
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Lane, L. (2016). Counting Stars

'Counting Stars' features the lyrical higher register of the trombone, whilst the piano’s wide range and shifting harmonies revolve around the soloist’s melody. The title reflects the evolving nature of the countryside where I live, in which a consta... Read More about Counting Stars.

Old Stones Remember
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Lane, L. Old Stones Remember

Old Stones Remember, part of the 2012 Presteigne Festival Singing Histories outreach project, is the musical culmination of a creative initiative involving a series of workshops with Gladestry Church in Wales Primary School, Knighton Church in Wales... Read More about Old Stones Remember.

Mirage: A Spanish summer
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Lane, L. Mirage: A Spanish summer

‘Mirage’ for string quintet, piano and percussion was written in 2014 for the Norfolk Chamber Ensemble, conducted by Andrey Kasparov, and first performed on 20 April 2015 at the Chandler Recital Hall, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USA.... Read More about Mirage: A Spanish summer.

Recitative and Aria
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Lane, L. Recitative and Aria

Recitative and Aria reflects the idiom of operatic arias, evolving through a series of melodic variations on the initial theme. Lyrical string writing and evocative phrases create an impassioned directional force,underpinned by unexpected rhythmic i... Read More about Recitative and Aria.

Antiphonary
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Lane, L. Antiphonary

Commissioned by the Cardiff New Brass Festival and first performed by the Symphonic Brass of the RAF, June 2011, at Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral. Inspired by Berkeley Castle in Gloucester, the work incorporates excerpts from Vivaldi arias found in... Read More about Antiphonary.

Red sky at night
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Lane, L. Red sky at night

A carol for SATB choir, first performed at the UWE Carol Service, Bristol Cathedral, December 2011. Words by Jennifer Henderson. [3 minutes]

Jaleo
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Lane, L. Jaleo

An original work for string quartet in three movements, premiered at the University Concert Hall, Cardiff on 2nd March 2010 by the internationally renowned Carducci Quartet. Inspired by the sights and sounds of Spain, the first movement, Cante Jon... Read More about Jaleo.

Linear lines - five interlinked soliloquys based on the chant In Principio Omnes by Hildegard of Bingen
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Lane, L. Linear lines - five interlinked soliloquys based on the chant In Principio Omnes by Hildegard of Bingen

An original work for solo horn, commissioned by the US horn player Marlene Ford for inclusion in a series of lecture-recitals in the USA about women composers. Performances in 2010 as follows: 27/01/10, Portsmouth Music Club, Portsmouth, USA. 2... Read More about Linear lines - five interlinked soliloquys based on the chant In Principio Omnes by Hildegard of Bingen.

The Magi
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Lane, L. The Magi

An original carol commissioned for the UWE Carol Service in Bristol Cathedral by the Octagon Wellbeing Centre and performed by the UWE Chamber Choir, conducted by Nicholas Barlow. Words by Jennifer Henderson. Written especially for the choir and vi... Read More about The Magi.

Somewhere Unknown
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Lane, L. Somewhere Unknown

Somewhere Unknown is the last movement of a large-scale symphonic work for orchestra, Time Travel, and the central focus of my recently awarded PhD; although it is integrally linked to the preceding movements, it is also intended to stand-alone in it... Read More about Somewhere Unknown.

What the Lark Saw
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Lane, L. What the Lark Saw. [www.3choirs.org]

‘What the Lark Saw’ is a 20 minute composition for voices and ensemble (or voices, piano and optional violin) with integral contributions from workshop participants living and working within the Gloucestershire area. ‘What the Lark Saw’ is inform... Read More about What the Lark Saw.

Their songs of freedom
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Lane, L., & Rashleigh, A. Their songs of freedom

1. A Torch that burns across the World: Magna Carta (1215) 2. Grace and Myght of Chyvalry: Agincourt (1415) 3. One Young Drummer Boy: Waterloo (1815) 4. Sustain a Hungry Nation: The Women's Institute in WWI (1915) 5. The Tribe: Churchill and WWII... Read More about Their songs of freedom.

Friends for all seasons
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Lane, L. Friends for all seasons

Written for the Spanish Association of Barbershop Singers annual convention 2010, San Javier, Murcia, Spain

The Story of St Alban
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Lane, L., & Rashleigh, A. The Story of St Alban

‘The Story of St Alban’ was commissioned in 2015 by St Albans Choir for performance at Hatfield University by St Albans Choir, baritone soloist Michael Bundy, narrator Andy Rashleigh, members of local school choirs, members of Orchestra Nova, conduct... Read More about The Story of St Alban.

Spirit of Africa
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Lane, L. Spirit of Africa

'Spirit of Africa' was commissioned by the Cheltenham Festival and first performed by the Bournemouth Symphony Chorus, Maureen Brathwaite and BackBeat Percussion, conductor Gavin Carr, at Cheltenham Town Hall on 12 July 2012. It is written for SATB c... Read More about Spirit of Africa.

Diamond Fanfare
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Lane, L. Diamond Fanfare

Diamond Fanfare is written for a special occasion; hidden within the festive music are two separate versions of part of the National Anthem. Rhythmic drive and momentum is sustained by the percussion throughout whilst celebratory motifs are passed a... Read More about Diamond Fanfare.

On That Night
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Lane, L. On That Night

Commissioned by Faith and Spirituality, University of the West of England. First performed at the University of the West of England Carol Service by the UWE Singers, organ Alison Howell, conductor Ian Holmes, Bristol Cathedral, 10 December 2015.

I Have Heard Tell
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Lane, L. I Have Heard Tell

Based on the traditional Bristol folk song 'Bristol Town'. I Have Heard Tell is based on the folk song Bristol Town, transcribed by Ralph Vaughan Williams in 1903 and also incorporates quotations from the sea shanty A Long Time Ago, transcribed by... Read More about I Have Heard Tell.

Silver Rose
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Lane, L. Silver Rose

Silver Rosefor brass band and narrator was commissioned in 2014 by Bristol Cultural Development Partnership to commemorate the centenary of the beginning of World War 1, and is a musical response to five poems by Bristol born poet Isaac Rosenberg (18... Read More about Silver Rose.

Call
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Lane, L. Call

Call is made up of bugle calls, specifically infantry general calls, from the American Civil War. From the many calls available, these seemed to me some of the most aesthetically interesting in that they were used in day to day life; I envisaged tha... Read More about Call.

Bright Lights
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Lane, L. Bright Lights

Bright Lights creates a multi-changing soundscape of trombone textures by use of changing time signatures and recurring refrains. Whilst the fanfare element is always important, the irregular rhythmic nuances create a sparkling effect throughout.

Antiphonary - Liz Lane
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Lane, L. Antiphonary - Liz Lane

'Antiphonary' is inspired by Berkeley Castle in Gloucestershire, the oldest building in the country still lived in by the same family who built it over 900 years ago; the title refers to the Berkeley family antiphonary, a large and beautifully illumi... Read More about Antiphonary - Liz Lane.

Canzon à 8
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Lane, L. Canzon à 8

Canzon à 8 was written for Brett Baker’s ‘1000 Trombones Birthday Bash’ at Bristol Cathedral in July 2013, and broadly based around the concept of similar music of the same name by Gabrieli. The use of two quartets optimising the cathedral space and... Read More about Canzon à 8.

Hall of Memory - Liz Lane
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Lane, L. Hall of Memory - Liz Lane

Hall of Memory is written in response to the Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing, Ypres, Belgium, to those who lost their lives in the Ypres Salient of World War 1, those that knew them, and those who have since visited and have been touched by the bu... Read More about Hall of Memory - Liz Lane.

Light a Candle - Liz Lane
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Lane, L., & Henderson, J. Light a Candle - Liz Lane

A carol for SATB choir (with optional semi-chorus) and organ. Commissioned by Faith and Spirituality, University of the West of England. First performed at the University of the West of England Carol Service by the University Singers, conduc... Read More about Light a Candle - Liz Lane.

Innovation 216
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Lane, L. Innovation 216

‘Innovation 216’ for brass band, training bands and choir, was commissioned in 2016 by Bristol Cultural Development Partnership in collaboration with St George’s Bristol ‘Art of Flight’ series. The work was first performed on 27 November 2016 by 270+... Read More about Innovation 216.

Tide and Time
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Lane, L. Tide and Time

‘Tide and Time’ for brass band was commissioned in 2017 by Foden’s Band and premiered at the Royal Northern College of Music Brass Band Festival in January 2018 by Foden’s Band, conducted by Michael Fowles. Further performances have taken place by th... Read More about Tide and Time.