Colin Matthews

Composer

Matthews’ statement has a power and elegance that are quite his own.

— Paul Driver, The Sunday Times

Sumer is Icumen In (variation on the theme)

Cover of CD for themes and variations
  • Recorded: 2001
  • Record label: NMC Recordings
  • Performers: BBC Symphony Orchestra; Jac van Steen (conductor)
  • Availability: On general release

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3 sets of variations – two previously unrecorded – with contributions from 19 British composers including a variation by Colin Matthews on the theme ‘Sumer is Icumen In’.

Reviews of Themes & variations

This fascinating disc… offers a snapshot of British musical tastes over the last 50 years.

— Classic FM Magazine
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