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Colin Matthews

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Matthews’ statement has a power and elegance that are quite his own.

— Paul Driver, The Sunday Times

Divertimento (1982-3). Double string orchestra

Cover of score for Divertimento

The original version of Divertimento was written for Double String Quartet in 1982. This arrangement for Double String Orchestra was completed in 1983.

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5 August, 2026 - La Vallée des Cloches (Ravel/Matthews)
Hallé Orchestra, Kahchun Wong (Conductor)
Royal Albert Hall, London

10 September, 2026 - La Cathédrale Engloutie (Debussy/Matthews)
Berlin Philharmonic, Brett Dean (Conductor)
Philharmonie Berlin, Germany

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

7 March, 2027 - Paraphrases
Leila Josefowicz (violin), John Novacek (piano)
Wigmore Hall, London

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