Gavin Wins South Bank Sky Arts Award
Gavin has won the Classical Music category of the 2023 South Bank Sky Arts Award for his ‘monumental work’ Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and …
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Gavin wins Royal Philharmonic Society Award!
Gavin has won the Royal Philharmonic Society Award in the Large-Scale Composition category for his Concerto Grosso that was premiered at the BBC Proms last …
Concerto Grosso shortlisted for a Royal Philharmonic Society Award
Gavin’s Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra, which premiered at the Proms last year, has been shortlisted for a Royal Philharmonic Award in the …
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‘One of the most interesting voices of his generation'[Limelight]. Praise for Ekstasis release
Gavin’s debut album of chamber music, Ekstasis, has received a positive critical reception. Gramophone Magazine says the works on the album ‘confirm a fastidious and …
Concerto Grosso at the BBC Proms ★★★★★ ‘I think it’s the occasion when the poor old critic has to reach for the sharpest word in their lexicon, which in my case is, ‘wow!’
Gavin’s Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra premiered to critical and public acclaim on the 8th August at the Royal Albert Hall as part …
The Faerie Bride – ‘a bold and brilliant premeire’
The Faerie Bride, Gavin’s cantata based on the Welsh myth of Llyn y Fan Fach, has premiered at the Aldeburgh Festival. The work for two …
Major new commission for the BBC Proms 2022
Gavin has been commissioned to write a major new work for the BBC Proms 2022. His 35 minute Concerto Grosso will be performed by the …
Ekstasis NEW ALBUM available to buy and stream now
Gavin’s new album of his chamber music is now available to purchase, download and stream from all major retailers and streaming platforms. Writing in Gramophone, …
‘Packs a huge emotional punch. Utterly brilliant’ – Dark Arteries album review
The Artsdesk have given Tredegar Town Band’s premiere recording of Gavins’ brass works a glowing review. Dark Arteries ‘packs a huge emotional punch’ while the …
British Composer Award nomination for A Dark Arteries Suite
A Dark Arteries Suite has been nominated for the 2018 British Composer Awards. This 15-minute suite of the ballet commissioned by Rambert Dance Company was …