Melodies of Earth and Sky (2021)
Now published by Edition Peters/Wise Music

Julian Philips’ collection of creative transcriptions drawn from John Clare’s fiddle books has now been published by Peters Edition/Wise Music. All 9 movements, scored for clarinet and violin, are now available individually as direct downloads from the Faber Music online shop

A complete recording of Melodies was released by NMC Recordings in 2021 performed by Kate Romano (clarinets) and Ionel Manciu (violin), with readings from John Clare by actor Toby Jones:

The Poet’s Favourite Places (2025) receives its world premiere on the 19th May 2025
EXAUDI, Milton Court Concert Hall, Barbican, 7.30pm

John Clare’s fiddle books