Patrick Jonathan

Composer

Patrick Jonathan is a refreshingly melodic modern award-nominated composer.

His most recent Symphony - Symphony No2 "DEBS" has just been premiered by Musica Nova in Arizona, USA.

"I listened to your symphony and was most impressed. It's very powerful."    Richard 'Tony' Arnell

"Patrick! Your symphony! What an undertaking! And a splendid achievement!  Congratulations!" Prof. Stanley Glasser

His popularity is reaching new heights, and he is now creating a name for himself in many fields of composition, including musicals, symphonies, concertos, popular music and commissioned work.

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Warren Cohen of Music Nova recently wrote of Patrick:

"one of the most talented composers I have
ever met..."

and about last season says:

"It was interesting to hear all the talk that your Symphony generated in the orchestra after we did it. It really made an impression on people.
The positive part was that most people really liked the music- it was truly one of the hits of the season for a lot of people. That is something you should feel very proud of given the competition!"

Patrick is multi-talented in the world of music and performing arts, and a gifted composer.

He has created many works for his own fulfillment, in particular his symphonies and concertos.

However, he also needs to make a living! So please feel free to contact him regarding commissioning a piece of music for yourself, your orchestra or ensemble.

Music-to-Measure... Patrick also has had an innovative idea for producing smaller pieces of work for the general public. For many years Patrick has composed short pieces of music as gifts for family and friends to mark a special occasion. He has long felt that this idea of creating small pieces of music for individuals at a modest price - like commissioning a photo or artwork to commemorate a wedding or person or achievement would be of great interest. Click here to go to music to measure for more information on this fun way of celebrating an event or person!

 

patrick@patrickjonathan.com

 

All music and scores on this site is for personal use only.

All music files are Copyright Patrick Jonathan 1984-2007.

All scores files are Copyright Patrick Jonathan 1984-2007.

 

 

 

 

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Latest News

A chamber group from UiTM is showcasing music by Malaysian composers at KLPAC, Pentas 2 in two concerts on Saturday 7th August and Sunday 8th August 2010. These concerts will include performances of the first movement of Patrick's String Quartet, composed in KL during 2005 and 2006. Details about the concerts can also be found here.
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At the request of Rustem Hayroudinoff, Patrick has revised the 24 Preludes in 3 Movements and produced a version in which all of the preludes are separate, titled - simply - 24 Preludes for Piano. The score of this revised set is available via this website, and individual preludes could be produced for purchase on request. Please contact this website directly with any requests.

Patrick's most recent composition is a set of 24 preludes for piano in all the major and minor keys, fashioned into an extended concert item by being structured as 3 continuous movements. The preludes were inspired by a conversation with the great pianist, Rustem Hayroudinoff - to whom they are dedicated, who commented that a set of preludes was a good idea as they could be whatever one wants them to be.

Patrick has also recently completed Postcards from K.L., a five-movement, impressionistic portrait of a day in the life of the beautiful city in which he lives. This was commissioned by Bill Perry for a proposed recording project of the Swiss Duo Albek, and, in addition to violin and piano, utilises a battery of exotic Eastern as well as more familiar Western percussion instruments.

Premier of my Suite-Fantasy for Flute and Bassoon - Arpeggio was performed by Lisa Tharp, Flute, and John Friedemann, Bassoon, on 30th January 2008 at the ASU Kerr Cultural Center
6110 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale AZ 85253-5413.

Recent CD recording: Musica Nova Orchestra under the steady baton of Warren Cohen, presents two of the most mature symphonies of Richard Arnell, known as Britain's leading living symphonist. Sleve notes by Patrick Jonathan. Read review by Rob Barnett.

I have recently completed Piano Sonata No 1 for the phenomenal pianist Rustem Hayroudinoff. Please visit www.hayroudinoff.co.uk. On his news page you’ll see the exciting news that his Chandos CD of the complete Rachmaninoff Etudes-Tableaux has been recognised by BBC Music Magazine as being one of the best three instrumental recordings of the year.