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80s Classical 2025

This year’s 80s Classical show features live performances by Kim Wilde, Go West, Roland Gift(FYC) and Jaki Graham.  The show, which started back in 2019 has gone from strength to strength and continues to grow each year adding incredible 80s artists to the event. Returning to Millennium Square, Leeds on the 26th July this year’s […]


Westlife – Royal Albert Hall

Just announced, Cliff is thrilled to be arranging and conducting the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra for Westlife’s TWO nights at the Royal Albert Hall. The Westlife catalogue has so many incredible songs and the Hall is such an amazing venue, this really will be an extraordinary night!


Fantastic Four OST

Cliff was delighted to once again be invited by Michael Giacchino to conduct his latest score for the incredible new Marvel film, Fantastic Four. This breathaking score was recorded at Abbey Road in May and June 2025, the movie hits cinemas next month!


Belsonic 2025

Cliff recently conducted and arranged the Lush Classical show for the Belsonic Festival in Belfast. Performed by the Ulster Orchestra along with world class vocals from Jolene O’Hara, Dylan Reid, Lucy Kane and Maria Nayler – the show also featured incredible sax playing by Lovley Laura. See you again next year!


Spotify Showreel

Cliff works as an orchestrator and arranger across many genres, with artists including Josh Groban, Disney, Tom Walker, Emeli Sandé, Kylie Minogue, Little Mix, Rick Astley and Il Divo. Have a listen to a selection of string and orchestral arrangements he has written here..


Lego Horizons

Lego Horizons

Cliff was delighted to have been asked to conduct this fabulous score for Homay Schmitz at AIR Studios earlier this year.  ON SALE NOW!  


Rag’n’Bone Man

Cliff was back at BBC Maida Vale Studios recently for another Piano Room session, this time with Rag’n’Bone Man. The BBC Concert Orchestra performed Cliff’s arrangements of “Skin” and “Put A Little Hurt On Me” along with a version of Christina Aguilera’s classic hit, “Genie In A Bottle”.


Rumer – Piano Room

Rumer’s recent piano room performance was arranged and conducted by Cliff. Featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra along with Rumer’s incredible band, she performed he classic song, “Slow” along with a new track, “Dangerous” and a beautiful cover of “Close To You”. Recorded at BBC Maida Vale, Feb 2025  


Innocent Masuku

Along with long time musical partner Steve Anderson, Cliff arranged and produced the latest release by Innocent Masuku. Having impressed the BGT audience in last season’s show, this incredible tenor is wowing audiences across the world with his powerhouse, emotive vocals.


The First Omen

The First Omen

Featuring a brilliant dark score by Mark Korven, the story of The Omen continues with The First Omen.  Conducted by Cliff at AIR Studio, London. “A young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, but encounters a darkness that causes her to question her faith and uncovers […]


A Quiet Place

Cliff was delighted to conduct this incredible score for composer Alexis Grapsas.  Recorded at AIR Studios, London in May 2024. After the events of ‘A Quiet Place’ and ‘A Quiet Place: Part 2’ we go back to ‘Day One’.  Don’t make a sound and you may just survive to hear this fabulous score!  


Carol Decker Piano Room

Having worked with Carol extensively on the 80s Classical show’s, Cliff was delighted to be asked to put together and arranger her recent performance for the BBC Piano Room at Maida Vale. Carol performed her classic songs, “China In Your Hand” and “Heart and Soul” as well as a soulful version of the Teddy Swim’s […]


Society Of The Snow

This mesmerising score by Michael Giacchino, conducted by Cliff was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in late 2023.  This incredible movie has been nominated for 2 Oscars as well as winning a host of International awards.



80s Classical

The BIG SURPRISE from last year’s 80s Classical show when conductor Cliff Masterson put down his baton and swapped it for a microphone for this performance of St Elmo’s Fire..


Anastacia Piano Room

Cliff recently arranged and conducted the BBC piano room performance for the fantastic Anastacia.  Despite having a series of flights cancelled and losing her luggage, Anastacia still managed to pull an incredible performance out of the bag!  


Cody Fry

Cliff was recently asked to conduct the RPO recordings for the forthcoming Cody Fry album. Cody is a super talented writer, orchestrator and vocalist and the album is nothing short of incredible.  Here’s a little taster for you – the genius, “Waltz For Sweatpants”.


Depeche Mode

Cliff was delighted to be asked to arrange and conduct the Radio 2 Piano Room performance for Depeche Mode.  Recorded with the BBC Concert Orchestra at the BBC’s Maida Vale Studios in February 2023, the session is available online now!


Knives Out 2

Following on from the success of the first Knives Out movie, “Glass Onion – A Knives Out Mystery” sees Daniel Craig once again taking on the role of Benoit Blanc, this time traveling to Greece to solve his latest case. Nathan Johnson’s brilliant score was recorded at Abbey Road Studios, conducted by Cliff.


80s Classical 2022

The 80s Classical line up for 2022 featured some brand new artists including Kim Wilde and Belinda Carlisle. The annual show brings together the original 80s artists, singing their biggest hits with a full 60 piece symphony orchestra. Cliff once again scored and conducted the show bringing his trademark, symphonic writing to some of the […]


Dug Days

Dug Days takes place after the events of Up. Carl has sold the Spirit of Adventure Airship to buy a house in the suburbs with his pet dog, Dug. Along the way, Dug discovers new things in the suburbs such as conquering his fear of fireworks, looking after puppies, and learning what animals think via […]


Werewolf By Night

Not only did the insanely talented Michael Giacchino score this TV special – but he also directed it..  Recored at Abbey Road in Jul 2022, this innovative score conducted by Cliff, features some of London’s finest musicians. Streaming now on Disney+ just in time for Halloween!


Elvis

Elvis – Baz Luhrmann

Cliff was delighted to be asked to conduct Elliott Wheeler’s fantastic score to Baz Luhrmann’s much anticipated Elvis biopic.  Recorded at AIR studios in the fall of 2021, the movie is released in June 2022.


Lord Of The Rings

Set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, this epic drama follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. Cliff conducted a number of episodes of Bear McCreary’s extraordinary score for this ground breaking TV event […]


Josh Groban – Harmony

Cliff recently conducted all of the orchestral sessions for the upcoming Josh Groban album, ‘Harmony’.  Produced by the brilliant Bernie Herms, the album also features Cliff’s arrangement of ‘Both Sides Now‘, a legendary song that Cliff was delighted to score for the release. Available now!



The Duchess of Cambridge

Cliff was delighted to be asked to arrange and musically direct the performance of “For Those Who Can’t Be Here” for Tom Walker, featuring The Duchess of Cambridge. Filmed at Westminster Abbey in Dec 2021, Tom was joined on stage by The Duchess for her first, public piano performance surrounded by candles and a string […]


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The Batman

Cliff was recently back at Abbey Road Studios in London, conducting the score for the “The Batman”. Composer Michael Giacchino composes another epic score for the movie, which was recorded across both Studio 1 and 2. In order to comply with the health and safety restrictions and social distancing measures, the score was recorded across […]


Jurassic Dominion

Jurassic World – Dominion

Cliff was recently back at Abbey Road Studios in London, conducting the score for the next instalment of the Jurassic franchise, “Jurassic World: Dominion” Composer Michael Giacchino returns to compose another epic score for the movie, which was recorded across both Studio 1 and 2.   In order to comply with the health and safety […]


Call Of Duty

Call Of Duty: Vanguard

Due for release in November 2021, “Call Of Duty: Vanguard” is the latest in this Award winning franchise. Cliff conducted the score for this incredible, adrenaline-fueled online multiplayer game at Abbey Road Studios back in July for composer Bear McCreary.      


Hollywood Adagios

Hollywood Adagios

Cliff was commissioned to compose an album of ‘Hollywood Adagios’ by Audio Network in 2019. Recorded at Abbey Road Studios with a 60 piece orchestra, the album showcases a number of string-centric, emotive compositions featuring outstanding solo performances from Tom Pigott-Smith (violin) and Ian Burdge (cello). You can hear the whole album now on Apple […]


Marisha Wallace – Tomorrow

Marisha’s debut album is available for pre-order now! ‘Tomorrow’ features a host of incredible songs from the world of musical theatre and pop, crafted into beautiful new versions by producer Steve Anderson. The album was recorded through lockdown and then Cliff’s arrangements were added by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at AIR Studios. An absolutely joy […]


Rick Astley / Children In Need

This year’s BBC Unsung Hero campaign has been launched with a new version of Rick Astley’s uplifting anthem, “Every One Of Us”. Each year as part of the Sports Personality of the Year event, the BBC look for people giving above and beyond in their communities through sport and to celebrate this year’s event Cliff […]


The Witches

Alan Silvestri’s incredible new score for The Witches was recorded in a very unique way.. Due to the pandemic, the music for the movie had to be recorded in a safe, socially distanced environment and in line with the UK Government restrictions.  In order to comply with the 2m space rule between musicians, the score […]


Melody Gardot

Cliff was delighted to conduct the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for all of the orchestral sessions for the new Melody Gardot album, ‘Sunset in The Blue’. Recorded during the pandemic across 3 London studios – Abbey Road, Air and Metropolis, the album is an orchestral celebration of her jazz roots. She is reunited with the multi-Grammy award […]


Club Classical

We are excited to announce a brand new show for summer 2022. Introducing ‘Club Classical’, an orchestral hybrid show showcasing some of the very best club tracks both old and new. Featuring live performances from John Newman, Blackbox, Kelli-Leigh and Ultra Nate, the show promises to bring a thrilling new dimension to the music that […]


80's Classical

80s Classical 2021

Original Artists – Iconic Songs – Full Symphony Orchestra! Nearly 2 years in the making, Cliff has teamed up with Steve Anderson and together they have created 80’s Classical – a spectacular new show combining some of the most iconic songs and artists from the 80s with a Full Symphony Orchestra. The first show of […]


Lush Classical 2021

Lush! Classical 2021 – SSE Arena Belfast – Saturday 16th October – Tickets on sale now! After 4 consecutive sell out shows at the SSE Arena in Belfast, the story continues with a new show just announced for 2021..


Luke Evans

Luke Evans – At Last

Cliff recently teamed up with long term collaborator Steve Anderson to work on the new Luke Evans album “At Last”, arranging a number of titles for the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Luke has appeared in huge Hollywood blockbusters such as “The Fast and The Furious”, “The Girl On The Train”, “The Hobbit”, “3 Musketeers” and “Beauty […]