"Flying Colours" (for alto sax and band) was commissioned for performance by soloist Barry Cockcroft with the US Navy Band at the International Saxophone Symposium, 2011.
The Song and the Sigh
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-19T13:54:02+11:00Commissioned for the Blokes of Barker, this setting of Henry Lawson's poetry received its premiere at the Pemulwuy National Male Voice Festival, in Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Where the waters meet
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-19T14:14:13+11:00This score was commissioned in 2011 by Joubert Singers to celebrate the sesquicentenary of Hunter's Hill Council. Text by Elizabeth McGeorge.
Joie de vivre
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-19T14:47:59+11:00Available for Horn & Piano (2012) and Cello & Piano (2013), "Joie de vivre" is rhythmically driven and seeks to evoke a sense of life's exuberance & energy.
Carnival Capers
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-19T15:41:05+11:00This work was commissioned for premiere performance by Barry Cockroft (sax) & the Scottish Chamber Orchestra @ World Saxophone Congress XVI in St Andrews, Scotland.
Dreams
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-20T10:06:32+11:00This setting of Victor Daley's poem "Dreams" (for a cappella SATB choir) was commissioned for performance in 2012 at the 63rd Australian Intervarsity Choral Festival.
Whirled Music (for alto sax & marimba)
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-20T11:21:53+11:00"Whirled Music" (for alto sax & marimba) was commissioned by Translucent Duo for performance at the Australasian Saxophone & Clarinet Conference 2013.
Twinkle… Star Ferry
Matthew Orlovich2022-03-21T09:49:43+11:00The famous Hong Kong Star Ferry meets the theme of "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" in this solo piano piece about a trip from Tsim Sha Tsui to Central.
Dawn Rhapsody
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-21T11:10:06+11:00"Dawn Rhapsody" (for violin & piano) was selected as a finalist in the 2014 Simply Stunning Composition Competition, receiving its premiere in 2014 in North Carolina, USA.
Zigzag
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-21T11:48:02+11:00Composed for Matthew Rosenberg (NYC), "Zigzag" (for solo bassoon, 2014) is a concise, lively work whose melodies are angular and a bit crazy... in a logical kind of way!