The Ivors Academy has revealed the 34 composers and librettists who have been nominated for an Ivor Novello Award.

A jury of 30 composer judges from The Ivors Academy considered over 220 works entered for this year’s Awards, resulting in 29 nominated works in the shortlist. Those with classical vocal works nominated are featured in this article.

Best Choral Composition

“Hear My Heart Sing” composed by Bernard Hughes for SATB choir with divisi with word by Helen Eastman

“Hello Halo” composed by Ruby Colley for six voices, violin and fixed media

“Nothing At All” composed by Julian Anderson, madrigal for eight unaccompanied voices with word by Paul Griffiths

“Orbits” composed by Anna Clyne for chorus and solo violin

Best Community And Participation Composition

“Gresford Up From Underground / Gresffordd I’r Goleuni ‘Nawr “composed by Jon Guy, a Community Opera in one act with libretto by Grahame Davies

“Rocks and Stars” composed by Lucie Treacher for Children’s Symphony Orchestra, Massed Choir, Acoustic Guitar Ensemble, Steel Band, Organ, Rock Band and Djembe Percussion group

“The Quest” composed by Nathan Williamson for soloists and chorus aged 8-18, and professional instrumental ensemble with libretto by Megg Nicol

“Uprising” composed by Jonathan Dove, a Community Opera with libretto by April De Angelis

“Vent” composed by Benjamin Oliver for choir and electronics with libretto by Rachel Warr

Best Orchestral Composition

“Folk” composed by Helen Grime for soprano and orchestra with libretto by Zoe Gilbert

“Timotheus, Bacchus and Cecilia” composed by James MacMillan for mixed chorus, children’s chorus and orchestra

The winners will be announced at The Ivors Classical Awards on Nov. 11, at BFI Southbank in London.

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