Classical Music
- Richard Barrett – Mesopotamia, for 17 instruments and electronics
- Harrison Birtwistle – The Corridor, scena for two singers and ensemble
- John Brunning – Sahara (for guitar)
- Howard Goodall – Enchanted Voices
- John Tavener
- Tu ne sais pas, for mezzo-soprano, timpani and stings
- The Peace that Passeth Understanding (choral)
- Mark-Anthony Turnage – Five Processionals, for clarinet, violin, cello & piano
Read more about this topic: 2009 In British Music
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