The writing is energetic, skilful, imaginative, and organic, as Matthews’ music always is …
— Stephen Pettitt, The Times
Cantata on the Death of Antony (1989). Voice & 5 players
This four-minute cantata was written for Mary Wiegold and the Composers Ensemble, who, under the direction of John Woolrich, gave the first performance in May 1989 at the Brighton Festival.