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Colin Matthews

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It is fascinating how Matthews can use, almost entirely, dark and subtly shifting colours …

— David Denton, Tempo

Rosamund’s March

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  • Recorded: 1999
  • Record label: NMC Recordings
  • Performers: Thalia Myers (piano);
  • Availability: On general release

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50 short pieces for piano students by 30 of Britain’s leading composers, commissioned by the Associated Board. The disc includes Rosamund’s March by Colin Matthews.

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Upcoming Performances

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22 November, 2026 - Estrangement
Emmanuel Choir
Emmanuel Church, Baltimore

28 November, 2026 - Pluto the Renewer
Yeongdeungpo Cultural Foundation, Seoul Chorus
Yeongdeungpo Art Hall, Seoul. South Korea

12 December, 2026 - C.A.N.O.N
Nash Ensemble, Claire Booth (soprano)
Wigmore Hall, London

19 February, 2027 - Lento assai from String Quartet No.16 (op.135) (Beethoven/Matthews)
Thuringian Symphony Orchestra, Oliver Weder (Conductor)
Meininger Hof, Saalfeld, Germany

20 February, 2027 - Lento assai from String Quartet No.16 (op.135) (Beethoven/Matthews)
Thuringian Symphony Orchestra, Oliver Weder (Conductor)
Meininger Hof, Saalfeld, Germany

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