Christopher Nicholls

Christopher Nicholls

String quartet and string ensemble scores

Welcome to my site. I hope  what follows is of interest  to you.

Graduating from Cambridge in 1971 I have developed the ability  to create varied and interesting string pieces following his  successful score for Brecht's Caucasian Chalk Circle in 1970. Publishing 2 novels in 2015 my interests turned back to music and the following  scores were created over a matter of weeks in 2022.

As an accomplished violin payer with Cornwall's St Mewan Sinfonia, I have developed the ability  to create harmonious short pieces that are  encapsulated in the title. e.g. "SEVEN (for Ukraine)" which stresses the tensions of war and the hope for a peaceful outcome. The title is derived from the time signatures of 4/4 and 3/4

Other  pieces will follow on this  site such as Medieval Melody, Arabian Dance, Momentum, and Reminiscence - to name but a few. I can supply individual photocopy parts if required.

If you have any requests please contact me with your  theme and the duration and mix of instruments  required - but hopefully mainly  strings!!

Latest sheet music
The Lord's Prayer, CN Op.37
Religious / Christian
Why Forsake Me? - Sabachthani, CN Op.36
Religious / Christian
Lostwithiel Suite, CN Op.34
Classical / Chamber music
Sostenuto, CN Op.33
Classical / Chamber music
Gloria accompaniment, CN Op.35b
Classical
Gloria, CN Op.35a
Classical / Choral music
Conga, CN Op.32
Classical / Chamber music
For Ukraine, CN Op.31
Classical / Chamber music
Hymn to Solitude, CN Op.30
Classical / Chamber music
Habanera in A Minor, CN Op.29
Classical / Contemporary
Blog
09 September 2023, Article
SOSTENUTO/GLORIA
SOSTENUTO This piece for  string  ensemble is  slow and ever  evolving with repeated phrases for all instruments. It relies on C7 and many derivatives but  retains a tight meloduic form. If Barber can do it why not me? A ...
29 June 2022, News
A ROMANTIC FAREWELL OR "FAREWELL - a Tribute to Deborah James"
If this title  were changed to "FAREWELL - a Tribute to Deborah James" - it  would be very fitting and appreciated by many. Any Money received for this piece will be donated to Deborah's Bowel Cancer Charity Chris Nicholls Composer
26 June 2022, Article
The Chalk Circle Suite