David Johnstone is a composer with a large production specializing in string instruments and/or lighter classical musical writing. He also is an expert in writing string orchestral pieces that are well within the capabilities of youth and conservatoire orchestras. He has some 60 works published by the British publisher Creighton’s Collection. However, he is not restricted to solo string repertoire. He has made substantial contributions to most wind instruments, accordion and string chamber music repertoire.

His original music has been heard in more than 40 countries. His web includes many scores, transcriptions, and articles for downloading. In this large section one can see a list with exact details of his original works, and the 60 works professionally published by the editor Creighton's Collection of Great Britain.

Apart from composition work, on this web one can see hundreds of his arrangements in downloads, especially for cellists. This activity has led to with special collaborations as composer-arranger-performer, such as with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Orquesta Sinfónica de Euskadi, Orquesta Sinfónica de Venezuela, Orchestre Nouvelle Generation de Montreal, the Gulbenkian Orchestra (Lisbon),  Orchestra da Camera del Locarnese (Suiza), The Zagreb Soloists,  the Saint Petersburg Musical Theatre "Zazerkalye" Chamber Orchestra, the Wroclaw Chamber Orchestra Leopoldinum (Poland),  Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra (New Zealand), Camerata Cambrensis (Basque country), Essener Philharmoniker (Germany),  Ensemble Metamorphosis of Belgrade (Serbia), with Ara Malikian and the Non Profit Music Chamber Orchestra (Madrid), and a long etc..  Currently, many courses, conservatoires and music schools, university String departments etc. use his repertoire; in fact, there are dozens of his arrangements and compositions on ‘You Tube’ …

Enjoy the music!

OUTSIDE CONTACT DETAILS FOR PUBLISHED WORKS

For the whole world, both for CDs and sheet music are available from Creighton’s Collection, by making contact here:

Creighton's Collection
244 Cathedral Road
Cardiff, CF11 9JG
Wales, Great Britain
Tel. +44 29 2039 7711 (from G.B. 029-2039-7711)
Or by Internet: www.cccd.co.uk     E-mail: tim/at/creightonscollection.co.uk

Or only from within the Iberian peninsula, the Sheet Music Scores can be obtained from:

ERVITI Música
C/ San Martín 28, 2005 San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa.
Tel. 943 42 65 36. Fax. 943 28 57 97
E-Mail: erviti/at/euskalnet/dot/net     Personal Contact: Haizea
WITH distribution to all Spain, and Portugal

Nocturno Romanza, for String Orchestra

Duration: 8 mins
Written: 1994
First performance: 1996
Dedication: Rosa María
Music published by "Creighton's Collection"   http://www.creighton-griffiths.co.uk/acatalog/David_Johnstone_Compositions.html

Wishful Thinking (Amara, Donostia), for String Orchestra

Duration: 5 mins
Written: first jotted down in 1984, re-worked in 1994
First Performance: 1998
Dedication: Jennie Bennet
Music published by "Creighton's Collection"   http://www.creighton-griffiths.co.uk/acatalog/David_Johnstone_Compositions.html     This work appears on the CD “Entre Dos Mundos”
There is an alternative version for String Quartet, also available from Creighton’s Collection
RECORDING: https://youtu.be/APgWh1B5gMs

The Exorcism of a Passion, for Symphony Orchestra

Duration: 22 mins
Written: 1995
First Performance: 1996
Dedication: Pablo Sarasate Orchesta of Pamplona

Swinging Strings, for String Orchestra

Duration: 4’ 30”
Written: 1996
First Performance: 1997
Dedication: Robert (Bob) Dent
Music published by "Creighton's Collection"   http://www.creighton-griffiths.co.uk/acatalog/David_Johnstone_Compositions.html    This work appears on the CD “Entre Dos Mundos”
There is an alternative version for String Quartet, also available from Creighton’s Collection

Adoration, for String Orchestra

Duration: 6 mins
Written: 1996
First performance: 2005
Dedication: Tim
Sheet music published by "Creighton's Collection"   http://www.creighton-griffiths.co.uk/acatalog/David_Johnstone_Compositions.html     
RECORDING: https://youtu.be/y7tDkC6zaGY

Anything for You (Viaje en el topo), for String Orchestra

Duration: 6 mins
Written: 1997
First performance: 2001
Dedication: Germán Ormazabal and the Basque National Orchestra
Music published by "Creighton's Collection"   http://www.creighton-griffiths.co.uk/acatalog/David_Johnstone_Compositions.html
This work appears on the CD “Entre Dos Mundos”

Elegy (The Oration of the Bull), for Solo Viola and String Orchestra

Duration: 7 mins
Written: 1997
First performance: 1999
Music published by "Creighton's Collection"   http://www.creighton-griffiths.co.uk/acatalog/David_Johnstone_Compositions.html

Symphony (in one moment) [Symphony 1], for Symphony Orchestra

Duration: 25 mins
Written: 1997-2000
First peformance: not yet premiered

Zapateado of San Fermin, for Flute/Violin and String Orchestra

Duration: 5’ 30”
Written: 1999
First performance: 2002, in flute and orchestra version
Dedication: Roberto Casado and Fermín Ansó
Music published by "Creighton's Collection"   http://www.creighton-griffiths.co.uk/acatalog/David_Johnstone_Compositions.html
This work appears on the CD “Entre Dos Mundos” in the version for FLUTE

Rhapsody Concertante, for Solo Violin and String Orchestra

Duration: 14 mins
Written: 2000
First performance: the complete work not yet premiered as far as is known
Dedication: Catalina García-Mina
Music for violin and piano published by "Creighton's Collection"   http://www.creighton-griffiths.co.uk/acatalog/David_Johnstone_Compositions.html
Orchestral Parts available in the johnstone-music web
RECORDING (of the last part of the Rhapsody Concertante): https://youtu.be/3BrIggbtNBA

Perpetuum mobile. for Solo Violin and String Orchestra

(last part of the Rhapsody Concertante)
Duration: 3 mins
Written: 2000
First performance: 2002
This work appears on the CD “Entre Dos Mundos”
Music for violin and piano published by "Creighton's Collection"    http://www.creighton-griffiths.co.uk/acatalog/David_Johnstone_Compositions.html
Orchestral Parts available in the johnstone-music web
RECORDING: https://youtu.be/3BrIggbtNBA

Poema de Amor, for Clarinet (violin) and String Orchestra

Duration: 6' 30"
Written: 2001
First performance: 2002
Dedication: Joan Borràs (clarinet) y Hernando Deheza (violin)
Music published by "Creighton's Collection"   http://www.creighton-griffiths.co.uk/acatalog/David_Johnstone_Compositions.html
This work appears on the CD “Entre Dos Mundos”

Violin Company, for String Orchestra

This work only uses the higher string sections; violins and violas
Duration: 5’ 30”
Written: 2001
First performance: 2002
Dedication: to the Village of Orio, in the Basque Country
This work appears on the CD “Entre Dos Mundos”
[however, a newer and fuller version of this exists with the title “Violin and Viola Friends” please see later here and also in the chamber music section of Compositions]
General Score and Individual Parts in johnstone-music

Calling C.C., for String Orchestra

Piece features the principal cellist (or violin leader) in the middle section
Duration: 6’ 30”
Written: 2001
First performance: 2002
Dedication: Caroline Collier
Music published by "Creighton's Collection"  http://www.creighton-griffiths.co.uk/acatalog/David_Johnstone_Compositions.html
This work appears on the CD “Entre Dos Mundos”

Resurrection, for String Orchestra

Duration: 9 mins
Written: 2001
First performance: 2002
Dedication: Herminio Martín Romero
Music published by "Creighton's Collection"  http://www.creighton-griffiths.co.uk/acatalog/David_Johnstone_Compositions.html
This work appears on the CD “Entre Dos Mundos” and also on the CD “Tears of Beauty”

Pleasing Pizzicatos, for String Orchestra

Piece features the Double Bass section of the orchestra almost throughout
Duration: 4’ 30”
Written: 2001
First performance: 2002
Dedication: Piotr Korewjo
Music published by "Creighton's Collection"   http://www.creighton-griffiths.co.uk/acatalog/David_Johnstone_Compositions.html
This work appears on the CD “Entre Dos Mundos”
Another version is available for String Quintet, also from Creighton’s Collection

Walking to Heaven with the Masters, for String Orchestra

N.B. Orchestral sections originally comprised Vln I, Vln II, Vln III, Vla, Vlc and DB)
Duration: 6 mins
Written: 2001
First performance: 2002
Dedication: to the memory of Christophe Migdula
This work appears on the CD “Entre Dos Mundos”
However, a newer (and better) version for conventional string sections is now available …
General Score and Individual Parts (new version) in johnstone-music

Concierto de Cámara (Mar del Plata), for Accordion and String Orchestra

Duration: 23 mins
Written: 2003
First performance: 2004
Dedication: Javier López Jaso and Neofusión-Tango
Music published by "Creighton's Collection"   http://www.creighton-griffiths.co.uk/acatalog/David_Johnstone_Compositions.html
Another version is available for Accordion and String Quartet, also from Creighton’s Collection
RECORDINGS:
Movement II (Allegro de concert) - https://youtu.be/GAOaNCKhOjA     
Movement III (Habanera) - https://youtu.be/xiRI7h5Rpb8     
Movement IV (Finale - Vigoroso) - https://youtu.be/_E4vQhM2yUg

Habanera, for Solo Violin, Solo Viola and String Orchestra

Duration: 4 mins
Written: 2003
First performance: not yet premiered
Dedication: Jesse Levine
Music published by "Creighton's Collection"   http://www.creighton-griffiths.co.uk/acatalog/David_Johnstone_Compositions.html

Nel Nome del Signore (Religious Piece), for String Orchestra

Duration: 3 mins
Written: 2003
First performance: 2003
Dedication: Hernando Deheza
RECORDING: https://youtu.be/Pf9lVM8lsiY     
General Score and Individual Parts in johnstone-music

Cuban melody, for String Orchestra

Duration: 5 mins
Written: 2003
First performance: 2004
Dedication: Eva Niño y Jorge Sánchez
General Score and Individual Parts in johnstone-music

Fantasy on an Orbital Theme, for Orchestra and Choir (SATB)

Duration: 4 mins
Written: 2005
First performance: 2005
Dedication: Television EiTB, Basque Country, Spain

Song of the Fiords, for String Orchestra 

Duration: 6 mins
Written: 2005
First performance: not yet premiered in orchestral version
Dedication: Alfonso Ortiz

Music published by "Creighton´s Collection"   http://www.creighton-griffiths.co.uk/acatalog/David_Johnstone_Compositions.html   
Another version is available for String Quartet
RECORDING (in string quartet version): https://youtu.be/oHov49vOlSc

Sarabande for Strings, for String Orchestra

Duration: 7' 30"
Written: 2005
First performance: not yet premiered
Dedication: Violet Mary Iremonger (Johnstone)
Music published by "Creighton´s Collection"   http://www.creighton-griffiths.co.uk/acatalog/David_Johnstone_Compositions.html

English Serenade, for String Orchestra

Duration: 10 mins
Written: 2005
First performance: not yet premiered
Dedication: Albert Barkus F.R.C.O.
Music published by "Creighton's Collection"   http://www.creighton-griffiths.co.uk/acatalog/David_Johnstone_Compositions.html

Larghetto, for String Orchestra ('Lord thy word Abideth')

Duration: 4 mins
Written: 2005
First performance: 2007
Dedication: Caroline Collier and the Chamber Orchestra Camerata Cambrensis
Music published by "Creighton's Collection"   http://www.creighton-griffiths.co.uk/acatalog/David_Johnstone_Compositions.html

2 Scottish Miniatures, for Tenor or Solo Cello and String Orchestra

Duration: 5 mins
Written: 2005
First performance: 2005
General Score and Individual Parts in johnstone-music

Christmas Carols Concertante, for String Orchestra

Duration: 10 mins
Written: 2005
First performance: 2005
General Score and Individual Parts in johnstone-music

Romanza (Romantic Concert Fantasy), for Alto Flute (Flute in G) and String Orchestra

Duration: 8' 30"
Written: 2007
First performance: not yet premiered
Music published by "Creighton's Collection"    http://www.creighton-griffiths.co.uk/acatalog/David_Johnstone_Compositions.html

The Four Seasons (Romantic and Celtic Pieces), for String Orchestra with ‘obligato’ solo violin

Wondrous Winter - Springing Spring - Sweet Summer - Aching Autumn
Duration: 16' 00"
Written: 2007
First performance: not yet premiered
Music published by "Creighton's Collection"  http://www.creighton-griffiths.co.uk/acatalog/David_Johnstone_Compositions.html
No piano reduction is available
RECORDINGS (rehearsal recording):
Movement I - https://youtu.be/5xqF-eHWlwA   
Movement II - https://youtu.be/GTtelNxtZKw   
Movement III - https://youtu.be/AkAJADIs9EA   
Movement IV - https://youtu.be/GaYRrorPhPg

Ave Maria (Johnstone-Gounod-Bach), for String Orchestra

Duration: 5 mins
Written: 2009
First performance: 2010
Dedication: Maria Concepción Gorriz Idoate
RECORDING (in alternative version for clarinet, cello and piano): https://youtu.be/K9WJYg2ZW68   
General Score and Individual Parts in johnstone-music

Double Concertante, for Solo Violin, Solo Cello and Chamber Orchestra

Duration: 16' 00"
Written: 2009
First performance: 2011
Dedication: Leo Viola
RECORDING (Youth Orchestra):
Part I - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI-WalW-G_s   
Part II - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fXcT7nIdQk   
General Score and Individual Parts in johnstone-music

Poème Élégiaque, for Solo Violin, Solo Viola, Solo Cello and String Orchestra

Duration: 13' 30”
Written: 2009
First performance: 2010
Dedication: Isabel Morales Castilla
RECORDING: https://youtu.be/DMa-4w9-xcM   
General Score and Individual Parts in johnstone-music

Oration (Elegiac Piece), for Solo Cello and Chamber Orchestra

Duration: 13' 00"
Written: 2009
First performance: 2010
Dedication: Isabel Morales Castilla
RECORDING (of the sister work Poème Élégiaque): https://youtu.be/DMa-4w9-xcM   
General Score and Individual Parts in johnstone-music

Concerto for Solo Accordion and Orchestra

Duration: 32' 00"
Written: 2009-10
First performance: 2010
Dedication: Nekane Iturrioz, Angel Luis Goñi and Salvador Parada
RECORDING of the Third Movement: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dyWocKLdE8     
General Score and Individual Parts in johnstone-music

Sinfonia of Passion

Duration: 7' 30"
Written: 2010
First performance: 2010 (violin-viola version)
Dedications - varying dedications according to the instrumental soloists employed:
Violin-Viola: Catalin Bucataru y Luis Ibiricu
2 Violins: Tianwa Yang
2 Violas: Paul Cortese and Montse Vallvé Gavarron
2 Clarinets: Marixi Sesma & Carlos Casado
Clarinet-Viola: Joan Borràs
Oboe-Cor Anglais: Juan Manuel Crespo
Oboe-Viola: Mª Eugenia de Quintana
Oboe-Clarinet: Joan Borràs
RECORDING:
VIDEO Extract - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=necMzu6z5fM   
Sound Recording complete of Violin and Viola version:
https://youtu.be/MJLQIywHfXE   
General Score and Individual Parts in johnstone-music

Triquetra - Easter Symphony [Symphony 2], for String soloists and string orchestra

{three orchestral works forming an Easter Trilogy: 1) Poème Élégiaque (with solo cello, violin, viola) 2) Sinfonia of Passion (with solo violin, viola) 3) Larghetto for strings (with string 'concertino' group)}
Duration: 21' 00"
Written: 2010
First performance: 2010
Dedication: see individual pieces for their dedications
VIDEO Extract: Sinfonia of Passion - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=necMzu6z5fM

Romantic Concerto Grosso, for Solo Piano and String Quartet, with a string orchestra

Duration: 14' 00"
Written: 2010
First performance: 2018
Dedication: Eric John Johnstone
VIDEO - Romantic Concerto Grosso, for Solo String Quartet, solo piano and String Orchestra
(Orquesta Marga Marga, Chile)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_AoyDw9wYQ&feature=youtu.be
General Score and Individual Parts in johnstone-music

Intima, for Solo Cello, or Solo Viola, and String Orchestra

Duration: 10' 00"
Written: 2012
First performance: not yet premiered in orchestral version
Dedication: Ramona and Juan
RECORDING (cello/piano):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JPJXFfWQcE   
General Score and Individual Parts in johnstone-music

Escape Symphony [Symphony 3], for Orchestra of Txistus, strings, percussion and organ (accordion)

Duration: 8' 00"
Written: 2013
First performance: 2013
Dedication: Raúl Mendinabeitia
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=wyaYPI1F4s4   
General Score and Individual Parts in johnstone-music

Carmen Fantasy, for Solo Cello and Orchestra (Strings)

Duration: 11' 30"
Written: 2015
First Performance: 2015 in version for Cello and Cello Orchestra
Dedication: Rodolfo Zanni
(Also available for Solo Cello and String Orchestra or with Cello Orchestra)
VIDEO of the HABANERA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9hLWJv45_w   
General Score and Individual Parts in johnstone-music

"Violin and Viola Friends" for String Orchestra

This work only uses the higher string sections; violins and violas [also can be performed as an octet of 6 violins and 2 violas]
Duration: 7’45”
Written: base of earlier material 2001, completed 2014
First performance: not yet premiered
Dedication: to the Village of Orio, in the Basque Country
The base of this work (early version) appears on the CD “Entre Dos Mundos”
General Score and Individual Parts in johnstone-music

Concerto-Symphony [Symphony 4], for Txistu soloist and String Orchestra

Duration: 23' 00''
Written: 2019
First performance:
Dedication: Félix Palomero
General Score and Individual Orchestral Parts & Soloist part with notes in johnstone

Cello Concerto (the ‘Popular’), for Cello soloist and full String Orchestra

Duration: 23' 00'' to 25’00”
Written: revised 2021, from the original in 2005
First performance: not yet premiered
Dedication: Carlos Ariel Gracia Baez
General Score and Individual Orchestral Parts & Soloist part with notes in johnstone-music

Concerto-Rhapsody (the ‘Romantic’), for Double-Bass soloist and Orchestra

Duration: 25' 00'' to 27’00”
Written: 2021
First performance: not yet premiered
Dedication: Juan Canal & Piotr Piotrowski
General Score and Individual Orchestral Parts & Soloist part with notes in johnstone-music

Concerto (‘Elegiac’), for solo Viola and Chamber Orchestra

Duration: 19 mins
Written: 2021 (based on a 1995-96 work)
First performance: not yet premiered
Dedication: Rosa Maria Yánez
General Score and Individual Parts in johnstone-music