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Colin Matthews

Composer

Raucous, modern, tone-crunching … aggressive, in-your-face music.

— Lawrence A. Johnson, Sun-Sentinel

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Berceuse for Dresden

13 August, 2016

Berceuse for Dresden has its London premiere at the Proms on August 16, with Leonard Elschenbroich and the Hallé conducted by Sir Mark Elder. The…
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Cover of CD of violin concerto featuring an abstract painting (portrait of CM composer) by Jack Smith

Two new recordings

29 June, 2016

NMC has just released a new album of works by Colin Matthews featuring conductors Riccardo Chailly, Oliver Knussen, Rumon Gamba, and soloists Leila Josefowicz (violin) and…
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A busy June ahead!

9 June, 2016

The next few weeks are going to be pretty busy. At the weekend I’m off to Aldeburgh for the start of 2016 Aldeburgh Festival. There…
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Colin Matthews taking a bow on the stage, with conductor Sakari Oramo behind him

Traces Remain in Prague

30 May, 2016

I’ve been in Prague for the Czech première of Traces Remain with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Sakari Oramo as part of the Prague Spring…
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Cover of CD of violin concerto featuring an abstract painting (portrait of CM composer) by Jack Smith

New recording available to pre-order from NMC

14 May, 2016

To celebrate Colin Matthews’ 70th birthday NMC are releasing a new album in June featuring conductors Riccardo Chailly, Oliver Knussen, Rumon Gamba, and soloists Leila Josefowicz…
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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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