1. Large-scale instrumental compositions in chronological order

1. String Quintet in C minor (two violins, viola, cellos): 1980-81, rev. 2018. Four movements, 30′.

2. Fantasy Sonata for Violin and Piano: 1985. One movement, 16′.

3. Sonata Tempesta for Violin and Piano: 1986, rev. 2021. Four movements, 33′.

4. Sonata for Unaccompanied Cello: 1987. Four movements, 28′.

5. Suite for Unaccompanied Cello: 1988-89, rev. 2011. Five movements, which can be performed independently: I Adagio/Allegro; II Pondering; III Scherzando; IV A Compassionate Heart; V Finale. 16′.

6. String Quartet No.1: 2008. One movement, 31′.

7. Fantasy Trio for Flute, Guitar and Cello: 2009. One movement, 15′.

8. Romantic Fantasy for Flute, Clarinet, Harp and String Quartet: 2010. One movement, 23′.

9. String Quartet No.2, ‘Three Portraits’: 2011. Three linked movements and an epilogue, 16′. I Impulsive One, II God-Seeker, III Arguer, IV Epilogue.

10. Mourning into Dancing, for Symphony Orchestra: 2011, rev. 2013. One movement, five linked sections: I Introduction, II Lament, III Processional, IV Scherzo, V Finale. 13′.

11. Brass Odyssey, for Brass Band and Eight Percussionists:2013. In two parts: Part I, Elegy; Part II, Towards Rejoicing. 25′.

12. Concerto for Bassoon and Symphony Orchestra: 2014-16. In three movements, 36′.

13. Sonata Romantica for Cello and Piano: 2019. One movement, 27′.

14. Quintet for Clarinet and String Quartet: 2019-20. Four movements, 32′.

15. Concerto for Cello and Symphony Orchestra: 2018-20. Four movements, 30′.

16. Concerto for Viola and Symphony Orchestra: 2022-23. Four movements, 35′.

17. Into the Deep: tone-poem for Symphony Orchestra: 2025. One movement, 16′.

2. Shorter Orchestral Works

18. Elegy for String Orchestra: 1980, orch. 2025, single movement, 4′.

19. Oceanic Lullaby for solo Oboe and Chamber Orchestra: 1999, orch. 2009.  2’30”.

20. Concert Rondo for solo Flute and Chamber Orchestra: 2016.

21. Dona Nobis Pacem for two French Horns and Chamber Orchestra: 2024, 3′.

22. Suite Ecossaise, for Chamber Orchestra: 2005, orch. 2010. Three movements: I Movement A La Mode; II Berceuse; III Gigue.  9′.

23. Balmoral Suite for Recorder, Strings and Harp: 2017. In five movements. The Family Gathers; Grandpa Hankers for the Past; A Graceful Beauty; Enter Great-Grandpa; Rough and Tumble in the Nursery. 2017. 11′.

24. Disrupted Chorale for Wind Dectet (two Flutes, Oboes, Clarinets, Bassoons, French Horns): 2021, 3′.

3.(a) Shorter Cello and Piano Duets

25. Three Epigrams: Foreboding; Gentle Lament; Clockwork Toy. 1994. 3′.

26. Dona Nobis Pacem: 1994; this version, 2024. 4′.

27. Scherzo in Blue: 1996. 1’30”.

28. Cri de Coeur: 1997. 3′.

29. Oceanic Lullaby: 1999; this version, 2012. 2’30”.

30. Three Character Pieces: Thunder in the Soul; Wistful Chorale; A Short Ride in a Dangerous Machine. 2004, rev. 2021. 7′.

31. Say Yes to Life, for Cello and Piano: 2005. One movement. 5′

32. The Girl with the Flaxen Hair (Debussy, arr. Stevens): 2007. 2′.

33.  An Interrupted Waltz: 2014. 4′.

34.  A Quirky Waltz: 2015; this version, 2022. 2′.

35. Balmoral Suite: In five movements. I The Family Gathers; II Grandpa Hankers for the Past; III A Graceful Beauty; IV Enter Great-Grandpa; V Rough and Tumble in the Nursery. 2017. 11′.

36. On the Wild Side: 2018, rev. 2020. 3’30”.

37. A Birthday Trifle: 2018. 2′.

38. The Soul Finds a Voice: 2023. 3’30”.

39. A Sunny Saunter for Cello and Piano: 2025, 2′

3.(b) Shorter Unaccompanied Cello Pieces

 40. Meditation:1980, 4′.

 41. Desolation:1995, 3’30”.

 42. The Ego Has Landed:2000, rev. 2018. 4′.

43. Abrasion!: 2002, 2′.

44. Nagaray: 2002, 2′.

45. Stratospheric!: 2002, rev. 2012. 4’30”.

46. A Flea In Your Ear: 2003, 1′.

47. A Restless Night: 2003, 2′.

48. Entering the Inner Sanctum: 2003, 5’30”.

49. Homage to Bach: 2003, 2’30”.

50. Jagged Edge: 2003, 3′.  

51. Labyrinth: 2003, 2’30”.

52. Listen to Me!:2003, 1′.

53. Seeking the Still, Small Voice: 2003, 3′. 

54. Summer Day-Dreams: 2003, 2′.

55. The Deep Speaks: 2003, 2’30”. 

56. Waltz for Pierrot: 2003, 2’30”.

57. Deep Calls to Deep: 2004, 5′.

58. Suite Ecossaise, in three movements: I Movement A La Mode; II Berceuse; III Gigue. 2005, 9′.

59. At Loggerheads: 2011, 3’30”.

60. Carried on a Whimsy:  2016, rev. 2020. 4′.

61. Much Ado About…: 2016, 2′.

62. Slytherin: 2016, rev. 2021. 5′.

63. Sospiri: 2016, 3′.

64. Sound and Fury: 2016, 1’30”. 

65. Unfailing Stream: 2016, 8′.

66. Befriending the Soul: 2017, rev. 2021. 3’30”.

67. Blowing Where It Wills: 2017, rev. 2021. 9’30”.

68. Calm: 2017, 2′.

69. Inward Journey: 2017, rev. 2021. 8′.

70. Will o’ the Wisp:2017, rev. 2021. 5′.

71. A Cellist’s Prayer: 2023, 3’30.

72. Questions: 2023, 2′.

73. Restless Soul: 2023, rev. 2024. 4’30”.

74. Stream of Consciousness: 2023, 5′.

75. Walking On Eggshells: 2023, 3’30”.

76. A Playful Tease: 2024, 1’30”.

77. Moods and Impulses: 2024, 4′.

78. Towards the Unknown Region: 2024, 6’30”.

79. Music From A Liminal Space: 2025, 2′.

4.(a) Shorter Works for Violin and Piano

80. Scherzo in Blue: 1994, 1’30”.

81. Cri de Coeur: 1997, 4′

82. Oceanic Lullaby: 1999; this version, 2012.  2’30”.

83. Say Yes to Life: for Violin and Piano. 2005. One movement, 5′.

84. Variations on a Twelve-Note Theme: 2005. 2′.

85. An Interrupted Waltz: 2014, 4′.

86. The Soul Finds A Voice: 2023, 4′.

87. Benediction: 2025, 4’30”.

4.(b) Unaccompanied Violin

88. Stratospheric!: 2002, rev.2012. 4’30”.

89. Tom and Jerry: 2007, 2’30”

5. Piano Works

90. Enigma: 1982, rev. 2009.  1′.

91. Reconciliation?:1998, rev. 2022. 6′.

92. Sicilienne for Gillian: 2000, 6′.

93. Suite Ecossaise: 2005. In three movements: Movement A La Mode; Berceuse; Gigue. 9′.

94. Toccata: 2004, 2′.

95. Three Bagatelles: 2006, rev. 2020. 4’30”.

96. Soliloquy: 2007, rev. 2023.  2’30”.

97. Homage to Dufay: 2011, rev. 2024. 5′.

98. A Questing Soul: 2012, rev. 2020.  4′.

99. Three Vignettes: 2013, rev. 2020. In three movements: Beethoven through the Looking-Glass; Summertime Langour; Master of the Rocking-Horse. 3′.

100. Coming into Bloom: 2014, 2′.

101. Prelude to a Well-Known Theme: 2021, 2’30”.

102. Poppy in Bloom: 2023, 30”.

103. The Soul Finds A Voice: 2023, 3′.

104. Polyrhythmic Suite: 2023-24. In five movements: At Fives and Sixes; Mr. Fuddy-Duddy, aka Dr. Pedantic; Septimus; Thinking the Better of a Walk in the Park; Troubled Waters. 5’30”. (NB There is an alternative version of ‘At Fives and Sixes’ for Piano Duet.)

6. Double Bass and Piano

105. Oceanic Lullaby: 1999, this version 2015. 2’30”.

106. A Quirky Waltz: 2015, 1’30”.

107. Chasing Shadows: 2015, 3’30”.

108. Cognitive Dissonance: 2015, rev. 2022. 3′.

109. Obsession: 2015, 4′.

110. Sleepless Night: 2015, rev. 2022. 3’30”.

7. Viola Works

111. Homage to Bach: 2003, 2’30”.

112. Deep Calls to Deep: 2004, 5′.

113. Suite Ecossaise, in three movements: I Movement A La Mode; II Berceuse; III Gigue. 2005, 9′.

8. Substantial Wind Ensemble Compositions

114. Balmoral Suite in five movements: three duet versions (with piano) for oboe, flute (dbd piccolo), and recorders (one player). 2017, 11′.

115. Sicilienne for Gillian: three duet versions (with piano) for flute, oboe and clarinet. 2000, 5’30”.

116. O Brave New World: for flute and cello, 2014, 5′.

117. Cinematic Fantasy: for Bassoon Trio, 2014, 5′.

118. Five Portraits for Bassoon Trio: I Capricious Soul, II Introvert, III Inquisitive, IV Taciturn, V Activist. 2014, 7’30”.

119.  Sonata for Three Bassoons: three movements, 2014, 9′.

120. Pandora’s Box: for recorders (one player), cello and bassoon. 2018, 8′.

9. Wind Miniatures

121. Oceanic Lullaby: four duet versions, with piano, for flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon. 1999, 2’30”.

122. An Interrupted Waltz: five duet versions, with piano, for flute, descant recorder, oboe, clarinet and bassoon. 2014, 2’30”.

123. Concert Rondo: three duet versions for flute and piano, treble recorder and piano, oboe and piano. 2016, 4′.

124. Three Epigrams: two duet versions for clarinet and piano, bassoon and piano. 1994, ARR. 2018. 2’30”.

125.  Variations on a Twelve-Note Theme: two duet versions for clarinet and piano, bassoon and piano. 2005, 2’30”.

126.  Quixotic Fantasy: four versions for Saxophone Quartet, Wind Quintet, Clarinet Quartet and Bassoon Quartet. 2012, 4′.

127.  Sweet Soufflé: three versions, for Wind Quintet, for three Cors Anglais, and for Bassoon Trio. 2013, 3′.

128.  Lady Percival’s Polka: for piccolo and piano. 2021, 3′.

129.  What shall I do, my God, to Love?: An arrangement of a Wesley hymn for oboe and piano. 2020, 2’30”.

130.  An Uneasy Dialogue: for clarinet and piano. 2017, 4’30”.

131.  Volatility: for clarinet and piano. 2019, 5′.

132. A Sunny Saunter: for bassoon and piano. 2019, arr. 2025, 2′.

133.  Coquette: for unaccompanied flute. 1993, rev. 2009, 2′.

134.  Sound and Silence: for unaccompanied flute and alto flute (one player). 2017, 2’30”.

135.  Clarinetissimo!: for unaccompanied Clarinet in B flat. 2007, 3′.

136.  Conversations: for unaccompanied oboe. 2008, 3’30”.

137.  Reflections on a Scottish Theme:for unaccompanied oboe. 2009, 2′.

138.  Three-Way Conversation: for unaccompanied bassoon. 2011, arr. 2025. 3′.

139.  A Waltz for Pierrot: for unaccompanied bassoon. 2003, arr. 2010, 2’30”.

140. Bassoon got the Blues: for Bassoon Trio. 2015, 2’30”.

141.  Variations on Auld Lang Syne: for ensemble of oboes and cors anglais. 2014, 4’30”.

142.  Cornutopia:for two French Horns. 2010, 4′.

143.  A Storm Brewing: for French Horn and piano. 2013, 3’30”.

144.  A Soldier’s Prayer: for French Horn and piano. 2014, 4’30”.

145.  Dona Nobis Pacem: for two French Horns and piano. 1994, rev. 2025, 3’30”.

146. Grief’s Portrait: for French Horn and piano. 2013, 3′.

147.  Contemplation: for Bass Recorder, cello: 2014, 4’30”.

148. Variations on Bobby Shafto: for Sopranino Recorder and Piano

149. Suite Ecossaise: for Flute (or Recorders, one player) and Classical Guitar. In three movements: I Movement A La Mode II Berceuse (Lullaby) III Gigue. 2005, arr. 2015, 9′.

10. Music for Brass Band Instruments

150. Elegy for Brass Band and Percussion: Part I of Brass Odyssey (see 11, above): Part I is a stand-alone piece in its own right. 12′.

151. Mancunian Fanfare: two versions: (i) for Brass Sextet (ii) for full Brass Band and Four Percussionists. 2010, 3′.

152. The Warrior Awakes: unaccompanied Tuba. 2011, 2’30”.

153. Dona Nobis Pacem: two Euphoniums and Piano. 1994, this version, 2024, 3′.

154. Rondo Alla Berserker: unaccompanied Cornet. 2006, 2′.

155. Three-Way Conversation:unaccompanied Euphonium. 2011, 3′.

156. Homage to Dufay: two Euphoniums, E flat Bass, B flat Bass. 2011, 4′.

157.  Supplication:  Tuba and Piano. 2005, 5′.

158.  Fantasia Drammatica: for Two Euphoniums. 2011, 5′.

11. Piano Trio

159. It Takes Three to Tango: Piano Trio (Violin, Cello, Piano). 2014. 5’30”.

12. Vocal Works

All texts by the Composer unless otherwise indicated

(a) with Orchestra

160. Simeon’s Song: two versions, both 1994. (i) Choir, SATB and Orchestra, 2’30”. (ii) Unaccompanied Choir, SATB, 2’30”.

161. Celebrate with Gladness: two versions, both 1995.
(i) Choir SATB and Orchestra: 2’30”.
(ii) Choir SATB and Piano. 3’30”.
Please note, the piano version sets a longer text, includes some different musical material, and has a far more reflective ambience than the orchestral version.

162. Blaenwern (Love Divine, all loves excelling: orchestration of Charles Wesley hymn). Choir (SATB, with v.4 descant) and Symphony Orchestra: 2013. 3′.

163.  Te Deum (Traditional) for Choir, five Vocal Soloists (SSATB), Organ and Symphony Orchestra: 2013, 9′.

164. What shall I do my God to Love? (Charles Wesley): seven versions.
(i) Choir SATB and Orchestra
(ii) Higher Voice and Orchestra
(iii) Middle Voice and Orchestra
(iv) Choir SATB and Piano
(v) Higher Voice and Piano
(vi) Middle Voice and Piano
(vii) Middle Voice, Piano, and Oboe obbligato.

(b) Unaccompanied Choir

165. For Our God Nothing Is Impossible Gospel song for Choir SATB: 1991, rev. 2012. 3’30”.

166. Can it be True? (Susan Hill) Carol for Choir SATB: 2014, 3′.

(c) Choir with Instrumental Accompaniment

167. The Saviour’s Lullaby Carol for Choir SATB and Piano: 1985, rev. 2024. 3′.

168. The Song of Life Gospel-inspired song for Choir SSAATTBB, Piano, and optional plucked Bass and Flute: 2010, 3’30”.

169. Come to Me (Gospel of Matthew, 11:28-30) Sacred motet for Choir SATBB and optional Cello: 2010, 3′.

170. Comes the Light (Roger McGough) Carol for Choir SATB and Piano: 2015, 2’30”.

(d) Solo ‘Art ‘ Songs

171. When I was One-and-Twenty (Housman): 1980, 2’30”. Two versions: (i) Higher Voice and Piano; (ii) Lower Voice and Piano.

172. Into the Light (lyrics Stevens): 1992, 4′. Two versions: (i) Middle Voice and Piano; (ii) Lower Voice and Piano.

173. The Geriatric Adolescent Blues (lyrics Stevens)1994, 4′. Two versions: (i) Higher Voice with Piano; (ii) Middle Voice with Piano.

174. Headless Chicken (lyrics Stevens) Middle Voice and Piano: 1998, 3’30”.

175. When I do Count the Clock (W. Shakespeare/Robin Stevens): Middle Voice, Cello and Piano, 2017, 3′.

176. Inversnaid (Gerard Manley Hopkins): Higher Voice and Cello, 2018, 2′.

177. Men Improve with the Years (W.B.Yeats): Soprano or Tenor, Tenor Recorder, Oboe, Violin and Cello: 2019, 2′.

178. Finding the Saviour (music adapted from Schubert, ‘An Dem Mond’, 1815 version, original lyrics by RS). Middle Voice and Piano: 2024, 2′.

179. A Time to be Sad: for Bass Recorder and String Quartet. 2025, 3′.

Publishers for Robin Stevens’ Compositions

Robin’s main publisher is Forsyth, of Deansgate, Manchester – publishing@forsyths.co.uk

His Wind Music, excluding recorders, is published by June Emerson Music – www.juneemersonwindmusic.com

His Music for Brass Band Instruments is published by Bandmaster – www.bandmaster.co.uk