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, Onyx Brass and the London Symphony Orchestra, as well as broadcast several times on BBC Radio 3. He is a 2020-21 Royal Philharmonic Society composer, and current projects include a commission for the LSO’s 22-23 Barbican season.
NEWS
Doctorate awarded by the Guildhall School of Music & Drama
I’m thrilled to say that I have been awarded a PhD in Composition from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, the result of nearly four years of work. It’s…
Read MoreNew recording online: “Canzoni et Ricercari”
You can now listen to my recent piece Canzoni et Ricercari online. Performed by the amazing 12 Ensemble, this piece was commissioned by the Royal Philharmonic Society for the 2021…
Read MoreCheltenham Music Festival premiere on 9th July
My new piece Canzoni et Ricercari will be premiered by the 12 Ensemble in Gloucester Catehdral, 7.30pm on Friday 9th July, as part of the Cheltenham Music Festival 2021. The…
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WORKS
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
Cello Messages
for cello and piano
Duration: 30 min. | First perf.: 16th December 2020
Song-Messages
for soprano and piano
Duration: 10 min. | First perf.: 24th October 2019
JONATHAN WOOLGAR 