MEDITATION - CONCERTO FOR PIANO is a highly virtuoso work, with 3 staves of music, instead of 2 staves in parts. It is highly intricate and demanding of a concert-level pianist. It is often described as '... a truly great work!'

MEDITATION - CONCERTO FOR PIANO

'Precious Times' is the vocal version of the instrumental piece, Transition the signature piece of The Shirley J. Thompson Ensemble formed in 1994. This is a live performance from the orchestra's tour to the iconic WARD THEATRE in Kingston, Jamaica in 1998.

Precious Times (Transition)

3 orchestral songs from the Heroines of Opera series for Solo Singer, Speaker, Dancers, Chamber Orchestra & Multi-media

Performed here by 3 solo singers & the Philharmonia Orchestra
Track 1 - Sound the Silence - Angela Caesar (Singer)
Track 2 - The Woman Who Refused to Dance - Yolanda Grant-Thompson (Singer) Lemn Sissay (Speaker)Begins at 5"5' 
Track 3 - Dido Elizabeth Belle - Into the New Moon - Abigail Kelly (Singer)
Begins at 10"10'
Contemporary Classical

Spirit Songs for Soprano & Orchestra

3 Spirit Songs: Heroines of Opera for Solo Sopranos & Orchestra

The first movement from New Nation Rising: A 21st Century Symphony which tells the story of London's history in 5 symphonic movements: I - Pastoral London in the 11th Century; II - The Industrial Revolution; III - World Wars I and II; IV- London as a cultural melting pot today; V - London Symphony Anthem reflecting the greatness of multi-cultural London

New Nation Rising (A 21st Century Symphony)

Marshes, Hamlets And Roaming Cows (Movement 1) performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

The second movement from New Nation Rising: A 21st Century Symphony which tells the story of London's history in 5 symphonic movements: I - Pastoral London of the 11th Century; II - The Industrial Revolution; III - World Wars I and II; IV- London as a cultural melting pot today; V - London Symphony Anthem reflecting the greatness of multi-cultural London

Location Location Location (Movement 2)New Nation Rising: A 21st Century Symphony - RPO

This track is a track is about a walk through Hampstead Heath on a summer's day and speaks of the joy this brings. Featuring Mezzo, Yolanda Grant Thompson & Natalie Stewart, Spoken Word with the Royal Philharmonic

Precious Skies  - for Soprano, Speaker & Orchestra -

Urban Living is a reflection of London life, the hustle and the bustle, the energy, the dynamism

Urban Living - Shirley Thompson Ensemble

A spiritual work reflecting on the power of love.

Love Is Born - for Choir & Harp performed by Voce

Diverse Orchestras - 4 contemporary classical composers working with orchestras discuss their influences and inspiration in composing their music.

Diverse Orchestras - BBC 2 Documentary (2004)

This track is an arrangement of Scene 1 from the opera, Sacred Mountain: Incidents in the Life of Queen Nanny of the Maroons. It is performed by Lynn University Conservatory of Music, Boca Raton, Orchestra and Soloists.

Sunrise Over Nanny Town - Sacred Mountain Orchestral Suite

Marley Orchestral Mix is Shirley J. Thompson's arrangement of 3 famous songs by the inimitable Bob Marley. You will recognise them as you listen.

Lynn Conservatory Orchestra - Marley Orchestral Mix

I arranged Stephen Sondheim's Send in the Clowns for the Shirley Thompson Ensemble as a special request for Mum who adores the song.

Maybe Tomorrow (arr. Stephen Sondheim - Send in the Clowns)

On 22 June 2018 the first Windrush Day was commemorated with a phenomenal Spirit of Windrush Service at Westminster Abbey. Psalm to Windrush was the specially commissioned piece and it was performed by fab singers, Nadine Benjamin, Gweneth-Ann Rand, Ronald Samm & Byron Jackson.

Psalm 84 to Windrush: for the Brave & Ingenious

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