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John Simon (Composer) Songs & Album

John Simon, born on 12th March 1944, is a British classical music composer with South African roots. His compositions contribute to the rich tapestry of classical music, showcasing the global influence and diversity within the world of musical artistry.

John Simon (Composer)

Intro	South African born classical contemporary composer living in the United Kingdom.
Is	Musician Composer
From	South Africa
Field	Music
Gender	Male
Birth	12 March 1944
Age	79 years
Star sign	Pisces

Simon has published poetry in journals and magazines in South Africa and the United Kingdom. Not surprisingly vocal music features in his output. His most substantial vocal work is his orchestral song cycle ‘Portrait of Emily’, settings of five of Emily Dickinson’s poems. Other poets whose words he has set include Byron, Shelley, John Masefield, Wilfred Owen, Gerard Manley Hopkins and Matthew Arnold.

ORCHESTRAL Songs & Album

Piano Concerto No 1 (1969-2003)
Piano Concerto No 2 (1977–79)
Little Suite for Orchestra (1978-2006)
Threnody 1 for String Orchestra (originally entitled ‘Rage, Rage against the Dying of the Light’) (1980)
New Azania Overture (also known as ‘An Antipodean Overture’) (1980)
Threnody 2 for Strings, Clarinet and Timpani (originally entitled ‘Steve Biko in Heaven’) (1981)
Violin Concerto (1981-1990)
Requiem for Orchestra originally entitled ‘Requiem of 1984’ (1983-1985)
Children of the Sun Los Hijos del Sol (1989)
Symphony (1993-1997)
Late Gothic Overture (1996-1997)
Dance to Freedom (2004-2005)
A Peal of Bells for D.B.Cooper (2006-2010)
A Cry from a World Aflame for strings, trumpets and percussion (2009-2010)
Fanfares for a Hero (2010-2011)