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Colin Matthews

Composer

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

— Edward Greenfield, The Guardian

Scherzetto

Cover of Sound Census CD
  • Recorded: 2010
  • Record label: NMC Recordings
  • Performers: Endymion; Quentin Poole (conductor)
  • Availability: On general release

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Endymion celebrates its 30th anniversary with new commissions from composers who have worked with the ensemble, from senior figures in British music – such as Anthony Payne, Simon Bainbridge and Simon Holt – to younger composers including Morgan Hayes, Dai Fujikura and Joanna Bailie. The disc includes Scherzetto by Colin Matthews.

Reviews of Endymion: Sound Census

It almost goes without saying that the Endymion players are first-rate advocates for these works. Like The NMC Songbook, there is a diversity of approach from composers young and not so young here, suggesting British music is in a state of vibrant health.

— BBC Music Magazine

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