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Colin Matthews

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His work has its own dynamic originality.

— Geoffrey Norris, The Daily Telegraph

Capriccioletto (1998). Violin & piano

Cover of the score for capriccioletto & omaggio

Capriccioletto is one of a sequence of four short pieces for violin and piano which are all birthday presents for friends and colleagues. It was written for John Carewe’s 65th birthday.

See also Chaconne with Chorale, Omaggio and Moto Perpetuo.

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9 July, 2026 - String Quartet No.5

Studzinski Recital Hall. S Brunswick, Maine, USA

26 July, 2026 - Fantazia 13
The Happenstancers
Carlton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, Ottawa, Ottawa Chamberfest

5 August, 2026 - La Vallée des Cloches (Ravel/Matthews)
Hallé Orchestra, Kahchun Wong (Conductor)
Royal Albert Hall, London

10 September, 2026 - La Cathédrale Engloutie (Debussy/Matthews)
Berlin Philharmonic, Brett Dean (Conductor)
Philharmonie Berlin, Germany

12 December, 2026 - C.A.N.O.N
Nash Ensemble, Claire Booth (soprano)
Wigmore Hall, London

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