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Colin Matthews

Composer

His work has its own dynamic originality.

— Geoffrey Norris, The Daily Telegraph

Recordings

CD cover of Beethoven for Three, Symphonies Nos.2 and 5 - image of Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos and Yo-Yo Ma

Beethoven for Three (arr. Colin Matthews)

Recorded: 2022
Performers: Leonidas Kavakos (violin), Yo-Yo Ma (cello), Emanuel Ax (piano);
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Cover of CD of violin concerto featuring an abstract painting (portrait of CM composer) by Jack Smith

Violin Concerto, Cortège, Cello Concerto No.2

Recorded: 2016
Performers: BBC Symphony Orchestra, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra; Leila Josefowicz (violin), Anssi Karttunen (cello); Oliver Knussen (conductor), Riccardo Chailly (conductor), Rumon Gamba (conductor)
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Colin Matthews: Cello Concerto and others

Sonata No.5 ‘Landscape’, Cello Concerto No.1, Hidden Variables, Memorial, Quatrain, Machines and Dreams

Recorded: 2004
Performers: London Sinfonietta, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra; Alexander Baillie (cello); John Carewe (conductor), Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor)
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CD cover for the great journey, nights mask, fuga

The Great Journey, Night’s Mask, Fuga

Recorded: 1990
Performers: The Nash Ensemble; David Wilson-Johnson (Baritone), Patrizia Kwella (Soprano); Lionel Friend (conductor)
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Colin Matthews: Divertimento

Divertimento for Double String Quartet, Oboe Quartet No.1, Triptych, Five Concertinos, String Quartet No.2

Recorded: 2008
Performers: Divertimenti Ensemble, Schubert Ensemble, Haffner Wind Ensemble, Brindisi Quartet; Melinda Maxwell (oboe); Oliver Knussen (conductor)
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Colin Matthews: No Man's Land, Crossing the Alps, Aftertones

No Man’s Land, Crossing the Alps, Aftertones

Recorded: 2014
Performers: Hallé Orchestra; Ian Bostridge (tenor), Roderick Williams (baritone); Hallé Choir, Hallé Youth Choir; Nicholas Collon (conductor), Richard Wilberforce (conductor)
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Colin Matthews: Horn Concerto, Alphabicycle Order

Horn Concerto, Alphabicycle Order

Recorded: 2008
Performers: Hallé Orchestra; Richard Watkins (horn); Henry Goodman (narrator), ; Sir Mark Elder (conductor), Edward Gardner (conductor)
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The Debussy Preludes

Recorded: 2010
Performers: Hallé Orchestra; Sir Mark Elder (conductor)
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Upcoming Performances

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19 July, 2023 - Nicht zu Schnell (Matthews/Mahler)
Orquesta Joven de Andalucia, Victor Pablo Pérez (conductor)
Palacio de Carlos V, Granada, Spain

20 July, 2023 - Nicht zu Schnell (Matthews/Mahler)
Orquesta Joven de Andalucia, Victor Pablo Pérez (conductor)
Palacio de Carlos V, Granada, Spain

6 June, 2025 - A Visit to Friends (World Premiere)

Snape Maltings Concert Hall - Aldeburgh Festival

7 June, 2025 - A Visit to Friends

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8 June, 2025 - A Visit to Friends

Snape Maltings Concert Hall - Aldeburgh Festival

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