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Colin Matthews

Composer

Matthews invests much of his music with enormous energy and momentum …

— Stephen Pettitt, artspages.com

April Sunshine (2015). Voice & ensemble

April Sunshine was commissioned by the London Sinfonietta for Notes to the New Government. In May 2015, the weekend after the general election, the London Sinfonietta premiered 16 songs by composers considering the society they hope to see. The song reflects on the value of the arts, with words by writer Jackie Kay.

Unpublished – contact me for more info.

 

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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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