Children's fantasy tale for orchestra, choirs and narrator, with a libretto by Jon James
Duration: 45 mins
Work no.: AS0018
Year of composition: 2014
Forces: for orchestra, children's choir, men's choir, soloists and narrator
The Griffin and the Grail is a 45-minute work for orchestra, children's choir, men's choir, soloists and narrator, with a libretto by Jon James; a fantasy tale of two youngsters that travel through time to the realm of King Arthur.
It was given its world premiere at the Cadogan Hall in 2014, with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Jon James, with Olivia Colman as the narrator.