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Colin Matthews

Composer

Matthews, like Britten, has the gift of creating crisply memorable material …

— Edward Greenfield, The Guardian

Pictured Within: Birthday Variations for M.C.B.

15 August, 2019

Group of 9 composers with Martyn Brabbins together backstage - Martyn Brabbins is holding a cake

Here’s the backstage photo after Martyn Brabbins’ 60th birthday Prom, with his remarkable commission of 15 composers to write an updated version of the Enigma Variations for the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. 9 of the composers made the event – David Sawer, John Pickard, CM, Martyn, Anthony Payne, Sally Beamish, Judith Weir. Wim Henderickx, Richard Blackford and Dai Fujikura. The theme was composed anonymously, and the others involved were Kalevi Aho, Harrison Birtwistle, Gavin Bryars, Brett Dean and Iris ter Schiphorst.

(Photo courtesy of BBC Proms)

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19 July, 2023 - Nicht zu Schnell (Matthews/Mahler)
Orquesta Joven de Andalucia, Victor Pablo Pérez (conductor)
Palacio de Carlos V, Granada, Spain

20 July, 2023 - Nicht zu Schnell (Matthews/Mahler)
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6 June, 2025 - A Visit to Friends (World Premiere)

Snape Maltings Concert Hall - Aldeburgh Festival

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