“Park has a desire to test and stretch the borders of conventional tonality and metre, but also to etch out the contrast by resolving back into broodingly conventional triadic harmonies and regular pulse.” – The Arts Desk
“Exciting, inventive, vibrant” – MusicWeb International
“clearly a composer to watch” – Organists’ Review
Commissioning
If you are interested in commissioning Owain to write a piece of music, Kate Johnson at Wise Music Classical would be delighted to hear from you.kate.johnson@wisemusic.com | +44 (0)7920 197 354 | wisemusicclassical.com
Catalogue
Works are arranged alphabetically below in the following categories:
Chorus a cappella Sacred Above the stars my saviour dwells (2017) – Soprano solo, SATB divisi Read More Novello The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge; Stephen Layton
Ascendit Deus (2019) – SATB Read More Novello
Ave maris stella (2014) – SSATB divisi Read More Novello Gabrieli Consort ‘A Rose Magnificat’ (2018) and The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge; Stephen Layton Programme note
Ave Regina Caelorum (2017) – SATB Read More Novello
Awake my soul (2019) – SATB Read More
Beati quorum via (2014) – SSATB Read More Novello The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge; Stephen Layton
Caelos ascendit hodie (2017) – SATB divisi Read More Novello The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge; Stephen Layton
For the fallen (2016) – SSAATTBB Read More Novello The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge; Stephen Layton
Holy is the true light (2018) – SATB divisi Read More Novello Tenebrae
I will lift up mine eyes (2011) – SATB Read More
I wonder as I wander (2017) – SATB divisi Read More Novello The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge; Stephen Layton
Judas mercator pessimus (2014) – SATB divisi Read More Novello The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge; Stephen Layton Programme note
Justorum Animae (2017) – SSATBB Read More Novello The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge; Stephen Layton
Phos hilaron (2015) – SATB divisi Read More The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge; Stephen Layton Novello Programme note
Preces and responses (2019) – SATB Read More The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge; Stephen Layton
Shepherds’ Cradle Song (2013) – SATB divisi or AATBarBB Read More Novello The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge ‘Yulefest’ (2015) Programme note Shepherds’ cradle song pays tribute to John Rutter’s influence, alongside Herbert Howells and others in the English school of carol-writing, with its sweet tune passing skilfully from voice to voice. – from notes by © Ted Tregear 2015.
Sweet Day (2010) – SSATB Read More The Tallis Scholars (live)
The Lord’s Prayer (2015) – SSAATTBB divisi Read More Novello The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge; Stephen Layton and Siglo de Oro (video)
The Mother of God (2013) – SSATB Read More Reverie (live)
The Wings of the Wind (2015) – SSAATTBB divisi Read More Novello The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge; Stephen Layton
Trinity Fauxbourdons (2017) – SATB divisi Read More Novello The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge; Stephen Layton
Tomorrow shall be my dancing day (2013) – SATB double choir Read More Novello The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge ‘Yulefest’ (2015)
Upheld by stillness (2015) – SSSAATTBB Read More Novello ORA ‘Upheld by stillness’ (2016) and The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge; Stephen Layton
Vinea mea electa (2018) – SATB divisi Read More
Secular Footsteps (2016) – unaccompanied mixed choirs Read More Novello Tenebrae Programme note Footsteps is a fusion of texts by eight different authors, five of whom contribute to the introduction of the work. On Leaving by Gertrudis Gomez de Avellaneda is a sonnet reflecting on the author’s moving from Cuba to Spain; ‘Sea Pearl’ could be describing the author’s homeland, but here, when fused with ‘the wanderer’s guiding star’ (E Brontë) alludes to the moon. Longer phrases which rise and fall in the upper parts of the semi-chorus are imitated more quickly in the main choir. – from notes by © Owain Park 2017. Full programme note.
For the fallen (2016) – SSAATTBB Read More Novello The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge; Stephen Layton
Louisa (2014) – SATB divisi Read More The Choir of Royal Holloway (live)
Shakespeare Love Songs (2013) – SATB divisi Read More Novello Trinity Consort (live)
Shakespeare Songs of Night-time (2014)– SATB divisi Read More
Sweet Day (2010) – SSATB Read More The Tallis Scholars (live)
Upheld by stillness (2015) – SSSAATTBB Read More Novello ORA ‘Upheld by stillness’ (2016) and The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge; Stephen Layton
Chorus with one instrument A Confirmation Prayer (2008) – SATB with organ Read More Westbury-on-Trym Parish Church and David Ogden ‘All times and seasons’ (2011)
All this night bright angels sing (2010) – SATB with organ Read More Cadenza and Jenny Sumerling (video)
Guardian Angel (2018) – SSAATTBB with violin solo Read More
Cradle Lullaby (2012) – S divisi with piano or organ Read More Novello Wells Cathedral Choir (video)
Gentle Mary laid her child (2017) – SATB with piano Read More Novello
God is gone up (2019) – SATB with organRead More
Let Christians all with Joyful Mirth (2012) – SATB with organ Read More Novello Music Sales Choral Sampler (2015)
Mairi’s Wedding (2013) – SATB with piano Read More
Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? (2014) – SATB with piano Read More Oxford University Press Oxford University Press Choral Highlights (2015)
Sing to me, windchimes (2018) – SATB with piano Read More
St Andrew’s Mass (2011) – SATB with organ Read More Wells Cathedral Choristers, Wells Cathedral School Chapel Choir (live)
Sure on this shining night (2011) – SATB with piano Read More Video
The Gloucester Service (2014) – SATB with organ Read More
The Spirit Breathes (2017) – SATB with organ Read More The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge; Stephen Layton
The Redcliffe Magnificat (2014) – SATB with organ (Chamber Organ) Read More The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge (live)
The Wells Service (2013) – SATB with string orchestra (or organ) Read More Wells Cathedral Choir; Athenaeum Chamber Orchestra of the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague (live)
While Shepherds Watched (2010) – SATB with organ (or string quartet) Read More Wells Cathedral School Chapel Choir (video)
Upper voices As now the sun’s declining rays (2012) – SS a cappella Read More
Away in a manger (2010) – Upper voices with piano Read More Novello Mastersingers City of Palms Youth Choir (video)
Preces and Responses (2013) – Upper voices with organ Read More
Lower voices Fantasia on English Children’s Songs (2013) – ATTBB Read More
Lully, lulla (2012) – ATB divisi Read More Novello
On the Infancy of our Saviour (2014) – ATTBB Read More Novello The Gesualdo Six (video)
Sequence: ‘In Parenthesis’ (2015) – ATTBB and Narrator Read More
Shepherds’ Cradle Song (2013) – SATB divisi or AATBarBB Read More Novello The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge ‘Yulefest’ (2015) Programme note Shepherds’ cradle song pays tribute to John Rutter’s influence, alongside Herbert Howells and others in the English school of carol-writing, with its sweet tune passing skilfully from voice to voice. – from notes by © Ted Tregear 2015.
There stood in heaven a linden tree (2012) – AATTBB Read More
Arrangements for chorus Ain’t that a kick in the head? (2015) (Van Heusen/Cahn) – SSSAATTBBB
Have yourself a merry little Christmas (2013) (Martin/Blane) – SATB divisi Read More Novello The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge ‘Yulefest’ (2015) Programme note Shepherds’ cradle song pays tribute to John Rutter’s influence, alongside Herbert Howells and others in the English school of carol-writing, with its sweet tune passing skilfully from voice to voice. – from notes by © Ted Tregear 2015.
Mairi’s Wedding (2013) – SATB with piano Read More
Molly Malone (2012) (Traditional) – AATTBB
Mood Indigo (2014) (Ellington/Bigard) – SATB divisi
My Funny Valentine (2015) (Rogers/Hart) – SATB divisi
Shenandoah (2018) – SATB divisi
Silence is Golden (2013) (Crewe/Gaudio) – SSATBB or AATTBB
Step we gaily, on we go (2013) (Trad. Scottish) – SATB divisi with piano
The Very Best Time of Year (2014) (John Rutter) – SATB divisi Read More Novello The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge ‘Yulefest’ (2015) Programme note The very best time of year is one of John Rutter’s wonderful original carols, arranged thirty years ago by Robert Graham Campbell for Cambridge students to sing in close-harmony groups; Owain Park returned to Rutter’s original scoring for choir and orchestra to imitate some of his orchestral colours. – from notes by © Ted Tregear 2015.
Wither’s Rocking Hymn (2014) (Traditional, from RVW) – SATB divisi
Organ solo Hymn to Theotokos (2017) Read More
Images (2015) Read More Novello Joseph Wicks (Truro Cathedral)
Macht weit die Pforten in der Welt (2015) Read More Carus-Verlag | Perusal score
Méditation (2011) Read More Novello Owain Park (video)
O Gott, dein Wille schuf die Welt (2017) Read More Carus-Verlag | Perusal score
Prelude on ‘O little town of Bethlehem’ (2014) Read More Oxford University Press Owain Park (live)
Realms of Light (2012) Read More
Wenn mein Stündlein vorhanden ist (2015) Read More Owain Park (live)
Chamber Full moon and little Frieda (2011) – Soprano with piano
Spills (2016) – Wind sextet
The Snow Child (2016) – Chamber Opera
The Erl King (2017) – Chamber Opera
The Whale Sailed (2015) – Piano trio
Orchestral Fanfare for Sidney (2015)
“Park has a desire to test and stretch the borders of conventional tonality and metre, but also to etch out the contrast by resolving back into broodingly conventional triadic harmonies and regular pulse.” – The Arts Desk