Storr: Full Scores

$79.00 USD

Storr: Full Scores

Name: Storr: Full Scores
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-EP72226
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By Matthew Taylor

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Matthew Taylor's Storr is a 13-minute symphonic poem for orchestra inspired by the collection of rock formations of the same name on the Isle of Skye. Commissioned by the Essex Symphony Orchestra with funds provided by the PRS Foundation, it was first performed at Christ Church, Chelmsford (Essex), on 3 March 2012, conducted by Tom Hammond.

This Edition Peters score is part of the Peters Contemporary Library series. The parts for performance are available separately for hire.

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Series: Edition Peters

Publisher: Edition Peters

Page Count: 38

ISBN10: 0-57-700306-2

ISBN13: 979-0-57-700306-1

SKU: 98-EP72226

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About the Composer: Matthew Taylor

Matthew Taylor is a British composer whose orchestral works draw inspiration from landscape, literature, and visual art. His commissions span concert halls and festivals throughout the UK, and his music often reflects a sophisticated engagement with orchestral color and programmatic content.

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Why we love this

Storr captures the drama of a specific place without relying on obvious pictorialism. The orchestration rewards players with genuine soloistic moments while maintaining the architectural coherence of a symphonic poem, making it both challenging and genuinely musical to perform.

What to expect

Storr unfolds like a journey through dramatic terrain. The writing evokes the rugged beauty and geological timelessness of the Isle of Skye's rock formations through shifting orchestral colors and textures that feel both expansive and intimate.

Who it's for

This score is essential for conductors programming contemporary British orchestral music and for orchestras seeking work that challenges both ensemble cohesion and individual musicianship. It works equally well for university orchestras, regional orchestras, and professional ensembles looking to expand their contemporary repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the string writing so that inner voices (violas and second violins) remain audible throughout; Taylor's textures often layer melodic material across multiple parts rather than concentrating it in the first violins.
Attend to the harmonic color shifts that evoke the geological formations. Slight adjustments to vibrato intensity and bow speed between sections will enhance the sense of sonic landscape without requiring dramatic tempo changes.
Allow sufficient rehearsal time for the ensemble to align rhythmically in passages where the orchestral texture becomes complex. The piece rewards precision without sacrificing expressiveness.

How to use it

Program Storr as a centerpiece in a concert pairing contemporary British composers or as part of a thematic concert exploring music inspired by landscape and place. Its 13-minute duration makes it ideal as a substantial second work on a mixed orchestral program.