They are joined by a further six composers who have made the shortlist for the first time in their careers, including Martin Iddon, David Fennessy, Christopher Trapani, Julian Argüelles and Django Bates.
The nine will compete across 12 categories alongside classical heavyweights Harrison Birtwistle and John McCabe – who have both been nominated twice - plus Sally Beamish and Judith Weir.
Sadly, one shortlisted composer's work was submitted posthumously - Elliot Carter's Epigrams. It was his final work and was composed during the spring and summer of 2012 when he was 103.
BASCA announced the 35 shortlisted works today (Monday) and the winners will be unveiled at a ceremony at Goldsmiths’ Hall, London on 2 December 2014, hosted by Dame Evelyn Glennie.
It will be broadcast on BBC Radio 3’s Hear and Now at 10pm on 6 December.
Meanwhile, the winner of the fifth British Composer Awards Student Competition will be announced in November, with the winning work performed by Onyx Brass during the ceremony in December.
Guy Fletcher, PRS chairman, said: ‘These awards showcase the sheer breadth of contemporary classical and jazz talent in the UK. In this our centenary year, I’m delighted to see a centenarian on the shortlist, alongside talent from every generation.’
BASCA’s annual British Composer Awards celebrate the music of today's composers living and working in the UK and also the British premieres of work by composers from outside the UK.
Qualifying works must have been completed within the five years prior to 31 March 2014 and received a UK premiere performance - either live or broadcast - in the year leading up to 31 March 2014.
Full list of nominees:
Instrumental Solo or Duo
Solitude by Rebecca Saunders
Sonata after William Byrd’s Haec Dies by John McCabe
The Wild Reeds by Judith Weir
Chamber
Danae by Martin Iddon
Hauptstimme by David Fennessy
Renewal by Luke Bedford
Vocal
Flodden by Sally Beamish
Songs from the Same Earth by Harrison Birtwistle
Totentanz by Thomas Adès
Choral
Live Music Sculpture 3 by Samuel Bordoli
Night Flight by Cecilia McDowall
The Moth Requiem by Harrison Birtwistle
Wind Band or Brass Band
Journey of the Lone Wolf by Simon Dobson
Kjeden by Paul McGhee
Th’owfen Raconteurs by Lucy Pankhurst
Orchestral
Frieze by Mark-Anthony Turnage
Joybox by John McCabe
Near Midnight by Helen Grime
Stage Works
Captain Blood’s Revenge by Lynne Plowman
Dart’s Love by Kerry Andrew
IGNIS by Jon Opstad
Liturgical
Chaconne for Jonathan Harvey by Ed Hughes
Hodie nobis de coelo pax by Paul Ayres
The Portsmouth Service by Jonathan Dove
Sonic Art
Chorus by Ray Lee
On Air by Caroline Devine
Public Address by Tom White
Contemporary Jazz Composition
Hocus Pocus by Julian Argüelles
Tarab Cuts by John Butcher
The Study of Touch by Django Bates
Community or Educational Project
Dark Clouds are Smouldering into Red by James Redwood
Woodwose: A Community Chamber Opera by Kerry Andrew
Making Music Award – to be announced at the ceremony
International Award
Circle Map by Kaija Saariaho
Epigrams by Elliot Carter
Visions and Revisions by Christopher Trapani
The nine will compete across 12 categories alongside classical heavyweights Harrison Birtwistle and John McCabe – who have both been nominated twice - plus Sally Beamish and Judith Weir.
Sadly, one shortlisted composer's work was submitted posthumously - Elliot Carter's Epigrams. It was his final work and was composed during the spring and summer of 2012 when he was 103.
BASCA announced the 35 shortlisted works today (Monday) and the winners will be unveiled at a ceremony at Goldsmiths’ Hall, London on 2 December 2014, hosted by Dame Evelyn Glennie.
It will be broadcast on BBC Radio 3’s Hear and Now at 10pm on 6 December.
Meanwhile, the winner of the fifth British Composer Awards Student Competition will be announced in November, with the winning work performed by Onyx Brass during the ceremony in December.
Guy Fletcher, PRS chairman, said: ‘These awards showcase the sheer breadth of contemporary classical and jazz talent in the UK. In this our centenary year, I’m delighted to see a centenarian on the shortlist, alongside talent from every generation.’
BASCA’s annual British Composer Awards celebrate the music of today's composers living and working in the UK and also the British premieres of work by composers from outside the UK.
Qualifying works must have been completed within the five years prior to 31 March 2014 and received a UK premiere performance - either live or broadcast - in the year leading up to 31 March 2014.
Full list of nominees:
Instrumental Solo or Duo
Solitude by Rebecca Saunders
Sonata after William Byrd’s Haec Dies by John McCabe
The Wild Reeds by Judith Weir
Chamber
Danae by Martin Iddon
Hauptstimme by David Fennessy
Renewal by Luke Bedford
Vocal
Flodden by Sally Beamish
Songs from the Same Earth by Harrison Birtwistle
Totentanz by Thomas Adès
Choral
Live Music Sculpture 3 by Samuel Bordoli
Night Flight by Cecilia McDowall
The Moth Requiem by Harrison Birtwistle
Wind Band or Brass Band
Journey of the Lone Wolf by Simon Dobson
Kjeden by Paul McGhee
Th’owfen Raconteurs by Lucy Pankhurst
Orchestral
Frieze by Mark-Anthony Turnage
Joybox by John McCabe
Near Midnight by Helen Grime
Stage Works
Captain Blood’s Revenge by Lynne Plowman
Dart’s Love by Kerry Andrew
IGNIS by Jon Opstad
Liturgical
Chaconne for Jonathan Harvey by Ed Hughes
Hodie nobis de coelo pax by Paul Ayres
The Portsmouth Service by Jonathan Dove
Sonic Art
Chorus by Ray Lee
On Air by Caroline Devine
Public Address by Tom White
Contemporary Jazz Composition
Hocus Pocus by Julian Argüelles
Tarab Cuts by John Butcher
The Study of Touch by Django Bates
Community or Educational Project
Dark Clouds are Smouldering into Red by James Redwood
Woodwose: A Community Chamber Opera by Kerry Andrew
Making Music Award – to be announced at the ceremony
International Award
Circle Map by Kaija Saariaho
Epigrams by Elliot Carter
Visions and Revisions by Christopher Trapani
