Work List
Through the Looking-Glass
A concert suite inspired by Lewis Carroll’s book Through the Looking-Glass.
Commissioned in 2022 by Professor Kiera Vaclavik from Queen Mary University of London and the London Symphony Orchestra.
for orchestra, SATB voices or school choir & narrator
30 mins
Find out more at thealicesound.com
Izzy Gizmo
Available in two versions:
1 - quintet and narrator
2 - 11 players and narrator
25 mins
A setting of the picture-book written by Pip Jones and illustrated by Sara Ogilvie. Animation by Victor Craven.
Commissioned in 2020 by Music in the Round for Ensemble 360 and Polly Ives.
The Lost Thing
for orchestra, SATB choir & narrator
22 mins
A setting of the book written and illustrated by Shaun Tan.
Commissioned in 2020 by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
Before The Firebird
Available in two versions:
1 - sextet & vocalist
2 - orchestra, youth choir & narrator
30 mins
A prequel to Stravinsky’s iconic Firebird ballet with a new story by Hazel Gould.
Commissioned in 2019 by the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
What Do You Do With An Idea?
for orchestra, choir & narrator
30 mins
A setting of the book written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Mae Besom.
Commissioned in 2018 by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.
Leon And The Place Between
for orchestra, school choir & narrator
17 mins
A setting of the book written by Angela McAllister and illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith.
Commissioned in 2018 by the Philharmonia Orchestra.
This film is of a lockdown performance by the London Symphony Orchestra with animation by Victor Craven.
FArTHER
for orchestra, choir & narrator
17 mins
A setting of the book written and illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith, with animation by Victor Craven.
Commissioned in 2017 by the London Symphony Orchestra
Wonderland Suite
for orchestra & SATB voices or school choir
20 mins
A concert suite inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.
Commissioned in 2015 by Professor Kiera Vaclavik from Queen Mary University of London and the London Symphony Orchestra.
Find out more at thealicesound.com
Stan And Mabel
Available in two versions:
1 - 11 players & narrator
2 - orchestra & narrator
25 mins
A setting of the picture-book written and illustrated by Jason Chapman.
Commissioned in 2013 by Music in the Round for Ensemble 360 and Polly Ives.
Orchestral version co-commissioned in 2015 by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra , London Philharmonic Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.
An ABC recording of Stan and Mabel with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra & Young Adelaide Voices is available on all streaming services.
Stan And Mabel And The Race For Space
Available in three versions:
1 - quintet & narrator
2 - 11 players & narrator
3 - orchestra & narrator
25 mins
A second adventure for Stan the dog and Mabel the cat, written and illustrated by Jason Chapman.
Commissioned in 2017 by Music in the Round for Ensemble 360 and Polly Ives.
Orchestral version co-commissioned in 2019 by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.
Sir Scallywag And The Golden Underpants
Available in three versions:
1 - quintet & narrator
2 - 9 players & narrator
3 - orchestra & narrator
25 mins
A setting of the book written by Giles Andreae and illustrated by Korky Paul.
Commissioned in 2012 by Music in the Round for Ensemble 360 and Polly Ives.
Orchestral version commissioned by the London Symphony Orchestra in 2013.
Sir Scallywag And The Battle Of Stinky Bottom
Available in two versions:
1 - quintet & narrator
2 - 11 players & narrator
25 mins
Further adventures for Sir Scallywag written by Giles Andreae and illustrated by Korky Paul.
Commissioned by Music in the Round in 2015 for Ensemble 360 and Polly Ives.
Watch Polly Ives and Ensemble 360 perform live from the Wigmore Hall, London.
A Cat Called Scratch
Available in three versions:
1 - quintet & narrator
2 - 11 players & narrator
3 - orchestra & narrator
14 mins
A setting of the book written by Jonathan Long and illustrated by Korky Paul.
Commissioned in 2014 by Music in the Round for Ensemble 360 and Polly Ives.
Orchestral version co-commissioned in 2016 by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra and Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
The Duck With No Luck
Available in three versions:
1 - quintet & narrator
2 - 11 players & narrator
3 - orchestra & narrator
14 mins
A setting of the book written by Jonathan Long and illustrated by Korky Paul.
Commissioned in 2014 by Music in the Round for Ensemble 360 and Polly Ives.
Orchestral version co-commissioned in 2016 by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra and Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
The Chimpanzees of Happytown
Available in three versions:
1 - string quintet & narrator
2 - 11 players & narrator
3 - orchestra & narrator
25 mins
A setting of the book written by Giles Andreae and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees.
Commissioned in 2011 by Music in the Round for Ensemble 360 and Polly Ives.
Winner of a BASCA in 2012.
Orchestral version commissioned in 2013 by the London Symphony Orchestra.
Giddy Goat
Available in two versions:
1 - 11 players & narrator
2 - orchestra & narrator
22 mins
A setting of the book written by Jamie Rix and illustrated by Lynne Chapman.
Commissioned in 2008 by Music in the Round for Ensemble 360 and Polly Ives.
Orchestral version commissioned in 2009 by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.
The Lion Who Wanted To Love
A setting of the book written by Giles Andreae and illustrated by David Wojtowycz.
Original quintet commissioned in 2003 by the Scottish Ensemble.
11-piece version commissioned in 2009 by Music in the Round.
Orchestral version commissioned in 2012 by the London Symphony Orchestra.
Available in two versions:
1 - 11 players & narrator
2 - orchestra & narrator
20 mins
