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Colin Matthews

Composer

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

— Paul Driver, The Sunday Times

Many Voices

21 February, 2020

Group of young violinists in a concert hall with colin matthews

The 10 pieces commissioned by London Music Masters and NMC last year were given their first complete performance by pupils from City of London School for Girls on February 11. Here they are after the performance, with James Wilson at far left. Lauren, who played my piece Ghost Story is second on the right.

NMC released Many Voices as both a sheet music book and album last year, with new new works by Michael Berkeley, Tansy Davies, Satoko Doi-Luck, Hannah Kendall, Daniel Kidane, Joanna Lee, Mark-Anthony Turnage, Kate Whitley and James Wilson.

Cover sleeve for Many Voices - 10 new pieces for violin sheet music and CD; the cover has multi-coloured violins on it

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31 March, 2026

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Upcoming Performances

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22 May, 2026 - Seascapes
Claire Booth (Soprano), Ensemble 360
Crucible Playhouse, Sheffield

26 July, 2026 - Fantazia 13
The Happenstancers
Carlton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, Ottawa, Ottawa Chamberfest

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

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

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