Kevin Volans

7 Flutes is a composition by Kevin Volans for seven Flutes. The work lasts around 9-10 minutes, and this is the Full Score & Parts.

Kevin Volans' PMB Impromptu composed for solo Piano.

Kevin Volans ' Piano Concerto No. 4 was commissioned by Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, with financial assistance from Arts for All and many individuals through BCMG's Sound Investment Scheme. Th...

Kevin Volans 'Abhaya' for four percussionists. This work was commissioned by Hamiruge, the Louisiana State University School of Music's percussion group. Abhaya 's first performance took place at the...

Baobab is derived from the composer's cello concerto (1997) and much of the material is cast as a dialogue between voices of differing colour. Baobab is dedicated to Raaf Hekkema.

Commissioned by Tom Breslin for Jill Richards.

Kevin Volans' Four Marimbas.

This work, originally for clarinet and tape, was revised by the composer in 2019 and re-scored for two clarinets. The piece is preferably played with the clarinet soloist onstage playing the upper sta...

Commissioned by the West Cork Chamber Music Festival with support from the Arts Council of Ireland.

String Quartet No. 2 Hunting: Gathering was commissioned by Doris and Myron Beigler and the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts for the Kronos Quartet. It was first performed by them in December 19...

String Quartet No. 1 (White Man Sleeps) was written for the Kronos Quartet and first performed by them July 1986, London. The title 'White Man Sleeps' comes from a moment in nyanga panpipe music where...

Set of Parts for Kevin Volans 'White Man Sleeps' for string quartet. (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello). Written for the Kronos Quartet in 1986. Duration 24 minutes. Score available: CH61123

String Quartet No. 2 Hunting: Gathering was commissioned by Doris and Myron Beigler and the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts for the Kronos Quartet. It was first performed by them in December 19...

Kevin Volans has been described as one of the more inventive composers since Stravinsky. Songlines was composed in 1988, and revised in 1993. Dedicated to Bruce Chatwin and premiered by the Kronos Qua...

Kevin Volans has been described as one of the more inventive composers since Stravinsky. Songlines was composed in 1988, and revised in 1993. Score available: CH61335

Irish composer Kevin Volans' work has gained international acclaim over the years. Drawing on a combination of European and African compositional techniques, his music displays a unique charm. Volans'...

Irish composer Kevin Volans' work has gained international acclaim over the years. Drawing on a combination of European and African compositional techniques, his music displays a unique charm. Volans'...

Kevin Volans' String Quartet No. 9: Shiva Dances was commissioned by BBC Radio 3 and first performed by the Smith Quartet at the 2004 Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival. Kevin Volans (the compo...

Kevin Volans' String Quartet No. 9: Shiva Dances was commissioned by BBC Radio 3 and first performed by the Smith Quartet at the 2004 Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival. Kevin Volans (the compo...

String Quartet No. 10 Is A Delightful Piece Expertly Composed By Kevin Volans In Memory Of His Brother. Kevin Volans Is The Best Known South African Composer Active Today, With Well Over 50 Published...

String Quartet No. 10 is a delightful piece expertly composed by Kevin Volans in memory of his brother. This fantastic collection includes parts for, Violin I and II, Viola and Cello. Kevin Volans is...

Kevin Volans ' String Quartet No 11 was commissioned by the Callino Quartet with funds from The Arts Council of Ireland and first performed at the National Concert Hall in Dublin in 2012.