V3.23
 
Works List
Hadrian at Antinoopolis
Small-scale opera composition using text by librettist Simon Rees (formerly of WNO), first rehearsed by four male vocalists from the WNO Chorus.
Jazz, Blues, Rock 'n Roll
Vocal and Piano composition by Dan Phelps and Dan Curtis
Every Road Led Straight Back to You
Vocal and Piano composition by Dan Phelps and Dan Curtis.
What are you Feeling?
Vocal and Piano composition by Dan Phelps and Dan Curtis using a strong Blues line.
Unleashed
Written for Flute, Clarinet in Bb/Clarinet in Eb, Viola, Cello, Guitar and Piano.
Phased
Written for Clarinet in Bb, Cello and Piano. This piece was composed for the Enid Luff birthday celebrations and was premiered in a concert organised by the Composers of Wales in May 2008.
The Dark, Blue Secret
Written for Clarinet in Bb, Violin, Cello and Piano. This composition was written for Cardiff New Music Collective, who Dan was an associate composer with, and was premiered in 2008.
Repercussions
Written for Flute/Piccolo, Clarinet in Bb/Bass Clarinet, Viola, Cello, Guitar and piano. This piece was commissioned by Cardiff New Music Collective, who Dan was an associate composer with, and was premiered in January 2007.
Stifled
Written for String Quartet. This piece was premiered by the Mavron Quartet at The Gate Arts Centre in Cardiff in June 2007.
Twisted Fairground
Written for Viola and Piano. This piece was premiered in June 2006 at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff by Philip Heyman (of Welsh National Opera) and Zoe Smith.
The Empty Head
Written for two Clarinets in Bb and Bassoon. This piece was premiered in Mold in June 2006 by Ensemble Cymru and was then played throughout Wales as part of a six-date tour.
Compromise
Written for Clarinet in Bb and Flute. This piece was composed for and premiered at my wedding in February 2006.
Minimum Vs. Maximum
Written for Piano and Cello. This piece was premiered by the Composers' of Wales in March 2006 as part of the Bangor Music Festival and was later featured on the album 'Pathways' which was released in September 2017.
Episodic Dreams
Written for Violin and Guitar. This piece was premiered by the Gjylaci Duo at the Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester in January 2006 and performed again by the Duo as part of the 'Monday Night Musicales' season organised by the Royal Northern College of Music in February 2006.
Friction
Written for Piano (prepared), Cello, Violin, Clarinets and Flute/Piccolo.
The Dictation
Written for Brass Quintet.
Fears And Dreams
Electronic piece written for Rubicon Dance. This collaborative work was performed at the Gate Arts Centre in Cardiff in May 2005.
Exploring the Atmosphere (Tones and Moods)
Written for Solo Piano and premiered as part of a composers' concert at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in February 2005.
Hyperactive
Written for Piano, Eb Clarinet and Piccolo. Premiered in March 2005 as part of a composers' concert at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff.
The Fly In The Cradle
Written for solo Bass Clarinet.
Knackered
Written for Symphony Orchestra. Performed by the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Symphony Orchestra in January 2005.