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Colin Matthews

Composer

It is fascinating how Matthews can use, almost entirely, dark and subtly shifting colours …

— David Denton, Tempo

Snapshots

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  • Recorded: 2006
  • Record label: London Sinfonietta
  • Performers: London Sinfonietta; George Benjamin (conductor)
  • Availability: On general release

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A collection of 13 musical tributes to Oliver Knussen, recorded live at his 50th birthday concert in June 2002, including Flourish, with fireflies by Colin Matthews.

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Panuknik composers 2023

12 March, 2023

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Mosaics

18 February, 2023

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Britten-Pears Young Artists

2 November, 2022

Upcoming Performances

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28 March, 2023 - Time Stands Still, Dual, 23 Frames for Piano, Horn and String Trio
Nash Ensemble
Wigmore Hall, London

28 March, 2023 - Seascapes
Claire Booth (soprano), Nash Ensemble
Wigmore Hall, London

1 April, 2023 - Hidden Agenda
London Bridge Trio
Hall 2, The Sage Gateshead, Tyne and Wear

28 May, 2023 - Mosaics (world premiere)
London Symphony Orchestra, Francois-Xavier Roth
Barbican Hall, London

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