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Colin Matthews

Composer

The writing is energetic, skilful, imaginative, and organic, as Matthews’ music always is …

— Stephen Pettitt, The Times

Seascapes

Colin Matthews and Claire booth chatting together on a pebbly beach
  • Recorded: 2026
  • Record label: Onyx
  • Performers: Nash Ensemble; Claire Booth (soprano), Marcus Farnsworth (baritone); Jessica Cottis (conductor)
  • Availability: On general release

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Seascapes brings together four song cycles by Colin Matthews – The Island (2007), setting three poems by Rilke, Seascapes (2020), As Time Returns (2018) and A Land of Rain (2017). The recording features Claire Booth soprano, Marcus Farnsworth baritone and the Nash Ensemble.

Reviews of review 8370

What’s striking throughout these four song cycles is the kaleidoscopic sound world he creates with such forensic precision, whether he has seven players to work with or 17.

— The Guardian

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Upcoming Performances

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9 July, 2026 - String Quartet No.5

Studzinski Recital Hall. S Brunswick, Maine, USA

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

10 September, 2026 - La Cathédrale Engloutie (Debussy/Matthews)
Berlin Philharmonic, Brett Dean (Conductor)
Philharmonie Berlin, Germany

12 December, 2026 - C.A.N.O.N
Nash Ensemble, Claire Booth (soprano)
Wigmore Hall, London

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