Burrell, Diana (1948– )

English composer. She studied at Cambridge and has played the viola in various orchestras. Her music is skilfully crafted. Works include concertos for viola and clarinet; Symphonies of Flocks, Herds and Shoals (1995–96); and Ave Verum Corpus for chorus (1998).

Works Opera The Albatross (1987).

Orchestral Landscape (1988), Scene with Birds (1989), Resurrection (1992).

Vocal choral works Missa Sancta Endeliente (1980), Creator of the Stars of Night (1989), You Spotted Snakes (1991), Night Songs (1991).

Chamber Concertante (1985) and Archangel (1987) for ensemble; wind quintet (1990); Arched Form with Bells for organ (1990); Sequence for cello and tape (1993); Anima for strings (1993); viola concerto (1994); Gulls and Angels for string quartet (1993).