We were delighted to learn that Jacob Cavendish, whose composition River made such a deep impression at our CoMA-sponsored composition workshop – From Page to Performance – has been Highly Commended in the BBC Young Composer 2020 competition (Upper Junior category). This should perhaps not surprise us as his work showed extraordinary mastery of line, harmony, and orchestral colour. We think you’ll agree it is a beautifully crafted and moving miniature – listen here