Short bio Roxanna Panufnik
Full biography Roxanna Panufnik
Roxanna Panufnik is a British composer who was born on 24th April 1968 in London, England. She comes from a family with a long history in classical music. Her father, Andrzej Panufnik, was a renowned composer, and her mother was a violinist. Roxanna Panufnik began playing the piano at a young age and later studied music at the Royal Academy of Music in London.
Panufnik's music is known for its unique style, which blends elements of traditional classical music with modern techniques. She is renowned for her use of Latin texts in her compositions. Her most famous works include "Westminster Mass," "Magnificat," and "Unending Love." Her music has been performed by famous orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Apart from composing, Panufnik is also known for her philanthropic work. She is a patron of the charity, "Sing for Pleasure," which aims to promote singing and vocal music education across the UK. She also supports the "Spirit of Poland" foundation, which raises awareness about Polish culture and music.
In recognition of her significant contribution to the music industry, Roxanna Panufnik has been awarded several honors and accolades throughout her career. In 2018, she was awarded the honorary title of "Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music" for her services to music.
Compositions featuring Roxanna Panufnik
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coronation Sanctus, for chorus & organ | 2:05 min | Choral | 2023 |
| 2 | Fanfare for Broadway Tower, for trumpet | 1:46 min | Chamber Music | 2020 |
| 3 | Canto, for viola | 7:57 min | Chamber Music | 2019 |
| 4 | Heartfelt, for string quartet | 11:22 min | Chamber Music | 2019 |
| 5 | Child of Heaven, for chorus | 3:12 min | Choral | 2018 |
| 6 | Deus est Caritas, for chorus & organ | 4:05 min | Choral | 2017 |
| 7 | St Aidan’s Prayer, for chorus & organ | 3:45 min | Choral | 2016 |
| 8 | Hora Bessarabia, for violin & double bass | 6:00 min | Chamber Music | 2016 |
| 9 | Since We Parted, for chorus, trumpets, cello & harp | 10:04 min | Choral | 2014 |
| 10 | Kyrie after Byrd, for chorus | 3:41 min | Choral | 2014 |
| 11 | St. Pancras Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, for chorus | 10:09 min | Choral | 2014 |
| 12 | Celestial Bird, for chorus | 5:42 min | Choral | 2013 |
| 13 | Alma redemptoris mater, for chorus & organ | 3:26 min | Choral | 2012 |
| 14 | Cantator and Amanda, for bassoon & string quartet | 13:55 min | Chamber Music | 2011 |
| 15 | Second Home, for soprano & piano quintet | 9:50 min | Vocal Music | 2011 |
| 16 | Let Me In, for chorus | 9:35 min | Choral | 2010 |
| 17 | The Conversation of Prayer, for flute | 3:52 min | Chamber Music | 2009 |
| 18 | The Sweet Spring, for chorus & piano | 4:32 min | Choral | 2008 |
| 19 | Four World Seasons, for violin string orchestra & singing bowl | 21:23 min | Concerto | 2007 |
| 20 | Sweet Love Remember'd, for voice & piano | 5:04 min | Vocal Music | 2005 |
| 21 | Beastly Tales: The Hare & the Tortoise, for soprano, mezzo-soprano, baritone & orchestra | 28:21 min | Vocal Music | 2005 |
| 22 | Letters from Burma, for oboe & string quartet | 10:40 min | Chamber Music | 2004 |
| 23 | Ave Maria, for chorus | 3:55 min | Choral | 2004 |
| 24 | Second Home, for piano | 9:36 min | Keyboard | 2003 |
| 25 | Glo, for piano | 1:42 min | Keyboard | 2002 |
| 26 | Beastly Tales: The Frog & the Nightingale, for soprano, mezzo-soprano, baritone & orchestra | 16:38 min | Vocal Music | 2002 |
| 27 | Beastly Tales: The Crocodile & the Monkey, for soprano, mezzo-soprano, baritone & orchestra | 20:40 min | Vocal Music | 2001 |
| 28 | Private Joe, for baritone & piano | 19:59 min | Vocal Music | 2000 |
| 29 | Mine Eye, for voice & piano | 4:04 min | Vocal Music | 1999 |
| 30 | Westminster Mass | 25:32 min | Choral | 1997 |
| 31 | Modlitwa do Matki Boskiej Skepskiej (Prayer to the Virgin of Skempe), for chorus & piano | 5:15 min | Choral | 1990 |
| 32 | Unending Love, for chorus & Indian ensemble | 9:14 min | Choral | - |
| 33 | Zen Love Song, for chorus & shakuhachi | 6:03 min | Choral | - |
| 34 | Shosholoza, for double bass & piano | 5:27 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 35 | Votive, for string quartet | 4:09 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 36 | Sleep, Little Jesus, Sleep, for chorus | 3:15 min | Choral | - |
| 37 | Spring, for chorus | 7:00 min | Choral | - |
| 38 | Virtue, for voice & piano | 6:14 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 39 | The Spirit of the Saints, for ensemble & chorus | 4:18 min | Choral | - |
| 40 | Stay with me (Padre Pio's Prayer), for double chorus & organ | 9:45 min | Choral | - |
| 41 | Triumphant King, for chorus | 2:56 min | Choral | - |
| 42 | That Mighty Heart, for voice & piano | 3:01 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 43 | The Upside Down Sailor, for wind ensemble & narrator | 28:59 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 44 | The Call, for chorus & harp | 4:21 min | Choral | - |
| 45 | The Christmas Life, for chorus | 2:29 min | Choral | - |
| 46 | The Tablet of your Heart, for chorus & organ | 5:10 min | Choral | - |
| 47 | Love Abide, for mezzo-soprano, baritone, chorus & orchestra | 16:02 min | Choral | - |
| 48 | Jesus Christ is born today, for chorus | 1:14 min | Choral | - |
| 49 | A Cradle Song, for chorus & piano | 4:41 min | Choral | - |
| 50 | All in Tune, for chorus | 3:45 min | Choral | - |
| 51 | All Shall Be Well, for chorus | 7:31 min | Choral | - |
| 52 | Angels Sing!, for chorus | 10:32 min | Choral | - |
| 53 | Around Three Corners, for piano trio | 9:32 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 54 | Dance of Life: Tallinn Mass, for soprano, narrator, double chorus, percussion, kannel (or harp) & strings | Choral | - | |
| 55 | Declare the Wonders, for chorus & organ | 5:55 min | Choral | - |
| 56 | Douai Missa Brevis | 14:43 min | Choral | - |
| 57 | Down the Rabbit Hole, for violin & piano (for collaborative "Wonderland" suite) | 1:53 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 58 | Hail little golden star, for chorus | 4:08 min | Choral | - |
| 59 | Heav'nly Harmony, for chorus & organ | 6:26 min | Choral | - |
| 60 | Schola Missa de Angelis, for chorus & string orchestra | 16:44 min | Choral | - |
| 61 | Joy at the Sound, for chorus & organ | 4:35 min | Choral | - |
| 62 | Kyrie Cum Jubilo, for organ | 3:31 min | Keyboard | - |
| 63 | Let me B, for piano quartet | 2:59 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 64 | 99 Words to my Darling Children, for narrator, chorus & cello | 7:06 min | Choral | - |
| 65 | Love Endureth, for vocal ensemble | 4:22 min | Choral | - |
| 66 | Magnificat & Nunc dimittis, for chorus & organ | 8:58 min | Choral | - |
| 67 | Mass of the Angels, for chorus & organ | 12:20 min | Choral | - |
| 68 | O Hearken, for chorus | 2:07 min | Choral | - |
| 69 | Plainchant Kyrie, Cum Jubilo, for ensemble & chorus | 1:56 min | Choral | - |
| 70 | Prayer, anthem for solo voice & double chorus | 5:42 min | Choral | - |
| 71 | Salve Regina, for chorus & piano | 3:41 min | Choral | - |
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