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Colin Matthews

Composer

His work has its own dynamic originality.

— Geoffrey Norris, The Daily Telegraph

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View of Thiepval Memorial

A visit to the Somme

5 November, 2017

Just back from a short family holiday in Northern France, near Dieppe. I took the opportunity to make a trip with my son and daughter…
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Photo of Donald Mitchell

Donald Mitchell

5 October, 2017

I’m very sad to learn of the death of Donald Mitchell, who I knew and worked with for more than forty years. Donald’s unqualified admiration…
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Picture of CM alongside details of 2017 gramophone special achievement award

Recognition for NMC

15 September, 2017

Delighted to have been given the Gramophone 2017 Special Achievement Award. It’s a wonderful recognition of what NMC has achieved over nearly 30 years. You…
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CM and Oliver Knussen with composers all sitting behind a table laid out with drinks

Aldeburgh Composition and Performance Course 2017

17 July, 2017

This year’s Aldeburgh Composition and Performance Course at Snape has just ended, 25 years since Olly Knussen and I set up the first one. Seven…
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Colin Matthews taking a bow on stage with the members of the BCMG

Two Baudelaire performances

19 June, 2017

Two Baudelaire-related performances in 3 days. On June 10 Claire Booth gave the first performance of A Land of Rain with the BCMG and Oliver…
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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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