BIOGRAPHY
Jonathan Woolgar draws from a wide range of musical experience to create work that is communicative without compromise. His music has been played around the world by performers such as Héloïse Werner, 12 Ensemble, the London Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, as well as broadcast several times on BBC Radio 3. A recent Royal Philharmonic Society composer, Jonathan’s current projects include a commission for the LSO’s 22-23 Barbican season.
NEWS
LSO premiere on 28th May
The London Symphony Orchestra will premiere my piece Symphonic Message: “Wach auf!” on Sunday 28th May at the Barbican, alongside music by Bartók, Lili Boulanger, Cassie Kinoshi and Colin Matthews.…
Read More“Canzoni et Ricercari” wins Tippett Medal
My piece for 12 solo strings, Canzoni et Ricercari, was awarded the Royal Musical Association’s Tippett Medal in January. I talk about the piece in this RMA blog post, and…
Read MoreSave the date: LSO premiere on 28th May 2023
The LSO recently announced the second half of their 22-23 season, including the world premiere of my Symphonic Message: “Wach auf!” on 28th May 2023 at the Barbican conducted by…
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WORKS
Symphonic Message in memory of L. R.
for orchestra
Duration: 11 min. | First perf.: 22nd Sep 2022
Message-Fragments in Honour of Giles Swayne
for solo violin
Duration: 11 min. | First perf.: 1st Feb 2022
Canzoni et Ricercari
for 12 string players
Duration: 6 min. | First perf.: 9th July 2021
PROTO-SYMPHONY
for orchestra
Duration: 4 min. | First perf.: 8th March 2021
JONATHAN WOOLGAR 