David Matthews

From Sea to Sky, overture for small orchestra op.59 (1992)
A Congress of Passions op.62a (1994 rev. 2000)

Cantata on poetry by Sappho for mezzo-soprano, oboe & string orchestra
Lucie Špičková (mezzo-soprano)
Ruth Bolister (oboe)

Aubade, for chamber orchestra op.83 (2000)

Movement of Autumn, for soprano & chamber orchestra op.98 (2005)
Rachel Nicholls (soprano)

Total Tango, for string orchestra op.80a (2000 rev. 2004)

The Sleeping Lord, for soprano, flute, clarinet, harp & string quartet op.58 (1992)
Gillian Keith (soprano)

Orchestra Nova Ensemble:
Kathryn Thomas (flute)
Catriona Scott (clarinet)
Suzanne Willison-Kawalec (harp)
Sara Trickey, Katy Gorsuch (violins)
Sarah-Jane Bradley (viola)
Bozidar Vukotic (cello)
George Vass (conductor)

Goodnight Song, for string orchestra op.102a (2006)
Orchestra Nova
Martin Smith, Pauline Lowbury (leaders)
George Vass (conductor)

Recorded at Henry Wood Hall, London
16-17 February 2007

"Bowled over by David Matthews’s Sixth Symphony at the Proms? Then bask in more adventurous lyricism in this collection from Orchestra Nova and George Vass. Gillian Keith’s radiant soprano in the beautiful The Sleeping Lord is the highlight; but the reflective Movement of Autumn, with Rachel Nicholls, isn’t far behind. Plus lighter pieces, a nifty string tango, and the young mezzo Lucie Spickova giving us her best ancient Greek. One gripe: no vocal texts."
Geoff Brown, The Times, 17 August 2007

"Conductor George Vass, a close colleague of the composer, directs performances characterized by an immaculate and idiomatic dedication on the part of all participants. As usual, Dutton's acoustic is unimpeachable. This modest but subtle and distinctive music will prove a revelation to all lovers of the Anglican muse."
Paul A. Snook, Fanfare May/June 2007

CDLK 7189

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