Catalogue of Compositions
Phillip’s music is strongly influenced by his native Lake District and by history. His main musical influences are found in continuing and reconciling a pastoral British tradition.
Fourth Service [St Pancras] (2018)
This setting of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimmitis has been performed all across the world. It was commissioned by the London Festival of Contemporary Church Music in 2018.
Missa Sancti Albanus (2017, rev. 2023)
The Missa Sancti Albanus is an attempt at an unaccompanied mass setting which is largely polyphonic and inspired by the great settings by the Renaissance masters.
Third Service [Ely Cathedral] (2014)
My third setting of the Evening Service is a departure from the previous two which were reflective and subdued; this setting is much more vivacious and declamatory.
Preces and Responses [second set] (2012)
My second setting of the Preces and Responses treads a similar path to the first with the material all being based on the opening response.
Second Service [Eton College] (2012)
My Second Service treads a similar path to the first setting of 2009, though perhaps this one is a little more expansive and goes to greater length to stress sensual, mystical elements.
Te Deum (2010)
My setting of the Te Deum is a relatively simple piece, largely homophonic, with greater emphasis being placed on the ‘effect’ of the words and music combined, rather than any strong liturgical impulse.
Evening Service (2009)
My setting of the Evening Service is a relatively simple piece, largely homophonic and rooted in a claustrophobic modal C# minor.
Preces and Responses (2009)
My setting of the Preces and Responses is a simple, thematic affair with the opening material setting the tone for the whole work.