Oliver Tarney
Composer
Oliver Tarney is a British composer whose music grows out of a long involvement with singers and the choral tradition. His work ranges from intimate choral pieces to large-scale works for choir and instruments, with a particular interest in music that is both rewarding to perform and direct in its communication. Much of his choral music is published by Oxford University Press.
Featured Works
A small selection from the catalogue, including large-scale, seasonal and shorter choral works.
Lux Stellarum
A Requiem drawing together liturgical, biblical and poetic texts concerned with stars, light and the cosmos.
The Night Before Christmas
A setting of the familiar Christmas poem, interwoven with well-known carols.
The Wise Men and the Star
An atmospheric Epiphany carol setting a text by Lucia Quinault, published by Oxford University Press and recorded by The Sixteen.
Magnificat
A twelve-movement setting placing the Magnificat alongside texts from Christian, Jewish and Islamic traditions.
I am. We are.
A three-part work exploring identity, growing up and belonging, written with lyricist Hazel Gould in collaboration with members of the National Youth Boys’ Choir.
Upcoming
2026
All Praise to Thee in Light Arrayed
University of Glasgow Chapel Choir · Choral Evensong · recorded for future broadcast on BBC Radio 3.
2026
The Night Before Christmas
Newbury Choral Society · St Nicolas Church, Newbury.
2026
The Night Before Christmas
Kingston Choral Society · St Andrew’s Church, Surbiton.
2027
Lux Stellarum
Harrogate Choral Society · St Wilfrid’s Church, Harrogate.
2027
Magnificat
Jubilee Choir · All Saints’ Church, Odiham.
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