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Colin Matthews

Composer

Matthews can handle grandeur and intimacy with equal skill.

— Fiona Maddocks, The Observer

Three of a Kind

Cover of Sea Eagle CD
  • Recorded: 2015
  • Record label: NMC Recordings
  • Performers: Richard Watkins (Horn); Huw Watkins (Piano), Paul Watkins (Cello);
  • Availability: On general release

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Horn player Richard Watkins performs works by a range of British contemporary composers, including Three of a Kind by Colin Matthews. Watkins is one of the most sought-after horn players of his generation. He was Principal Horn of the Philharmonia Orchestra for twelve years, and is currently a member of the Nash Ensemble and a founder member of London Winds.

Reviews of Sea Eagle

NMC’s enterprising and thoroughly absorbing sequence shows [Richard Watkins] to be a imperious exponent of his craft and a wonderfully instinctive musician to boot … a most valuable collection in every respect.

— Gramophone

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Upcoming Performances

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20 October, 2026 - Pluto the Renewer
Orchestre symphonique et chœurs d'ARTS², Nicolas Krüger (Conductor)
La Collégiale Sainte-Waudru de Mons, Belgium

22 October, 2026 - Pluto the Renewer
Orchestre symphonique et chœurs d’ARTS², Nicolas Krüger (Conductor)
Palais des Beaux Arts de Charleroi, Belgium

22 October, 2026 - Three Songs without Words (Ravel/Matthews)
Hallé Orchestra, Nicholas Collon (Conductor)
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

23 October, 2026 - Three Songs without Words (Ravel/Matthews)
Hallé Orchestra, Nicholas Collon (Conductor)
Sheffield City Hall

6 November, 2026 - Five Songs (Sibelius/Matthews)
Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Pietari Inkinen (Conductor), Johanna Rusanen (Soprano)
Esplanade Concert Hall, Singapore

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