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Colin Matthews

Composer

The Isambard Kingdom Brunel of contemporary music …

— Paul Griffiths, The Times

Five Operetta Excerpts (1985). 2 voices and ensemble

For two voices and ten players. First performed in Aldeburgh in 1985.

Arrangements of excerpts from five operas, including:

  • Csárdás from Die Fledermaus Act II by Johann Strauss
  • Tanzen möcht’ ich from Die Csardasfürstin by Emmerich Kalman
  • Hab’ ein blaues Himmelbett! from Frasquita by Franz Lehár

Published by Weinberger.

Categories: Ensemble, Voice

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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

7 March, 2027 - Paraphrases
Leila Josefowicz (violin), John Novacek (piano)
Wigmore Hall, London

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