Failed Time, Successful Time, Shadowtime: An Interview with Brian Ferneyhough.
Book Chapter
Fitch, L., & Hails, J. (2010)
Failed Time, Successful Time, Shadowtime: An Interview with Brian Ferneyhough. In M. Paddison, & D. DELIÈGE (Eds.), Contemporary Music: Critical and Theoretical Perspectives (319-330). Ashgate Publishing
EMG 2008
Exhibition / Performance
Hails, J. (2007)
EMG 2008. Performed at Durham, United Kingdom. 4 December 2008 - 4 December 2008. (Unpublished
The work was written for and dedicated to the performer and received its world premiere at the University of Durham Musicon Concert Series on 4th December, 2008
BE GOOD.
Other
Hails, J. (2007)
BE GOOD. Edinburgh, Scotland
Work for solo horn, dedicated to Elliott Carter on the occasion of his 100th birthday. First performed by Fergus Kerr on 28th September 2008.
De contemplationis digitis.
Other
Hails, J. (2003)
De contemplationis digitis. Cheltenham, UK
In this piece, my research aim was to develop the contrary relationship of the flute (blown, sustained sound) to piano (struck, decaying sound) in the context of a playful for...
Lovesongs.
Other
Hails, J. (2003)
Lovesongs. London, UK
The research aims of this piece were to explore a tempo grid, using tempo ratios to construct a complex metrical texture in conjunction with the use of quotation to create for...
Cantus 1.
Other
Hails, J. (2002)
Cantus 1. London, UK
The objective in writing Cantus 1 was to produce a very controlled piece of violin writing using a limited number of pitches, while the piano plays a very passive role, quietl...
Der Heimat zu.
Other
Hails, J. (2001)
Der Heimat zu. Cheltenham, UK
This piano piece is written using a floating, non-functional tonal language that recalls the other composers featured in the programme, while remaining recognisably modern. It...