Orchestral Music
• Concerto Grosso, for flute, harpsichord, and string orchestra. The premiere performance of this work was given by Adrianna Lis (flute), Rosemary Barnes (harpsichord), with the Auckland Chamber Orchestra conducted by Peter Scholes at the Raye Freedman Arts Centre, Auckland, July 24, 2016. The recording by Franco Viganoni (Viganoni and Viganoni), and SOUNZ, can be heard here: https://vimeo.com/182451547
• The Radish and the Shoe, for narrator and orchestra. This is a setting of French-Canadian artist Louise Jalbert's story of a Radish, Shoe, and Letters living in a book. One day they're attacked by a pair of scissors and their home is destroyed. However, they choose to rebuild and repair their beloved book, and in doing so, create a more beautiful home. The work was recorded by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Hamish McKeich, and was one of the 2014 NZSO/SOUNZ Radio New Zealand recordings: two versions were recorded, in English, and in French, and can be heard online at http://www.radionz.co.nz/concert/programmes/sounz-recordings/audio/201842116/andrew-perkins-the-radish-and-the-shoe-english
The work received its Australian Premiere in a performance by the Preston Symphony Orchestra, narrated by the composer, conducted by Dr Mario Dobernig, 30 November 2014.
The work received its Australian Premiere in a performance by the Preston Symphony Orchestra, narrated by the composer, conducted by Dr Mario Dobernig, 30 November 2014.
• Waltz-Fantasia, scored for symphony orchestra.
Performed during the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s 2010 Composers’ Workshop.
Recorded 2012 by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO/SOUNZ recording)
Performed during the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s 2010 Composers’ Workshop.
Recorded 2012 by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO/SOUNZ recording)
- Tango-Romanza, scored for full concert band (click on the score sample to hear a recording of the Watsonis Defence Force Concert Band performing this composition).
•Salve, Regina for symphony orchestra
(Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s 2002 Composers’ Workshop, first movement of three for orchestra, 1993) Conductor, Mark Tadai; recorded by Concert FM
(Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s 2002 Composers’ Workshop, first movement of three for orchestra, 1993) Conductor, Mark Tadai; recorded by Concert FM
• Symphony Der Bote for symphony orchestra and mezzo soprano (hand-written score)
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Composer In Residence commission, Performed at the Aotea Centre, Auckland, 1992: Conductor, William Boughton; mezzo soprano, Carmel Carroll;
Broadcasts, Concert FM (1992 live broadcast/performance; 1993)
Recording of the work can be heard here
Poem "Der Bote" written by the composer; German translation by Philip Lange.
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Composer In Residence commission, Performed at the Aotea Centre, Auckland, 1992: Conductor, William Boughton; mezzo soprano, Carmel Carroll;
Broadcasts, Concert FM (1992 live broadcast/performance; 1993)
Recording of the work can be heard here
Poem "Der Bote" written by the composer; German translation by Philip Lange.
