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Colin Matthews

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The writing is energetic, skilful, imaginative, and organic, as Matthews’ music always is …

— Stephen Pettitt, The Times

Pursuit (1986). Ballet score. 16 players

A modern artwork by the artist Jack Smith

Pursuit is the score for a ballet choreographed by Ashley Page for the Royal Ballet. It is an adaptation of Suns Dance (1984-5). Out of consideration for the players and dancers alike, there are detailed changes in the scoring including substantially more players, and a slower introduction, interlude and conclusion have been added.

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23 October, 2025 - Fuga
Lapland Chamber Orchestra, John Storgårds (Conductor)
Concert Hall, Korundi House of Culture, Rovaniemi, Finland

24 October, 2025 - Fuga
Lapland Chamber Orchestra, John Storgårds (Conductor)
Kemi Church, Kemi, Finland

30 October, 2025 - Pluto the Renewer
Odense Symfoniorkester, Alpesh Chauhan (Conductor)
Carl Nielsen Salen, Odense Concert Hall, Denmark

31 October, 2025 - Pluto the Renewer
Odense Symfoniorkester, Alpesh Chauhan (Conductor)
Carl Nielsen Salen, Odense Concert Hall, Denmark

27 November, 2025 - Two Part Invention
Timothy Lines (Director and Conductor), New Perspectives, Matthew Bottaro (Flute), Anthony McKenna (Clarinet)
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, Royal College of Music, London

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