Matthews: Fourth sonata for orchestra; Broken Symmetry

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Colin Matthews (b. 1946) is a young British composer whose music, at least on this disc, incorporates many of the ideas currently floating around--minimalism, for one--and makes good use of them. Fourth Sonata (1974) takes many minimalist techniques and applies them to full orchestra. Its structure is quasi-symphonic, more a rush of stacatto elements, a flood-tide of bright, clashing sounds. Suns Dance (1987)--and that's the correct title--also uses the repetitive techniques of minimalism, but there is a more improvisational aspect to Suns Dance. Broken Symmetry (1990) is much more tempestuous. Matthews's ideas are refreshing, if a bit scary. --Paul Cook

Matthews: Fourth sonata for orchestra; Broken Symmetry, Music, Colin Matthews, Oliver Knussen, London Sinfonietta, 20th/21st Century Orchestral Music, Chamber, Chamber Music, Classical, Classical Music, Orchestral
Matthews: Fourth sonata for orchestra; Broken Symmetry
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    		Matthews: Fourth sonata for orchestra; Broken Symmetry

    Manufacturer: Polygram Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
    General ContemporaryGeneral Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000001GPJ
    Release Date: 1996-05-14

    Tracks:

    1. Fourth Sonata For Orchestra: (Part I)
    2. Fourth Sonata For Orchestra: (Part II.i)
    3. Fourth Sonata For Orchestra: (Part II.ii)
    4. Fourth Sonata For Orchestra: Molto sostenuto (Part II.iii)
    5. Fourth Sonata For Orchestra: Sempre molto legato e pianissimo (Part III)
    6. Suns Dance For 10 Players: Allegro
    7. Suns Dance For 10 Players: Tempo giusto (Contrabassoon)
    8. Suns Dance For 10 Players: (Oboe)
    9. Suns Dance For 10 Players: Allegro assai
    10. Suns Dance For 10 Players: Tempo giusto (Viola)
    11. Suns Dance For 10 Players: (Bass Clarinet)
    12. Suns Dance For 10 Players: Tutti
    13. Suns Dance For 10 Players: Poco meccanicamente
    14. Suns Dance For 10 Players: Tempo giusto
    15. Suns Dance For 10 Players: (Piccolo And Bass)
    16. Suns Dance For 10 Players: Coda
    17. Broken Symmetry For Orchestra: Allegro (Introduction I)
    18. Broken Symmetry For Orchestra: (Introduction II)
    19. Broken Symmetry For Orchestra: (Trio 1: Threnody)
    20. Broken Symmetry For Orchestra: Tempo giusto (Scherzo 1)
    21. Broken Symmetry For Orchestra: (Trio 2: Parody)
    22. Broken Symmetry For Orchestra: Vigoroso (Scherzo 2)
    23. Broken Symmetry For Orchestra: Spettrale (Trio 3: Monody)
    24. Broken Symmetry For Orchestra: Sostenuto ma agitato (Scherzo 3)
    25. Broken Symmetry For Orchestra: Subito sostenuto (Centre)
    26. Broken Symmetry For Orchestra: Feroce (Scherzo & Trio 4)
    27. Broken Symmetry For Orchestra: Molto vigoroso (Scherzo & Trio 5)
    28. Broken Symmetry For Orchestra: Pesante (Scherzo & Trio 6)
    29. Broken Symmetry For Orchestra: Molto vivo (Stretto)
    30. Broken Symmetry For Orchestra: (Coda)

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    Colin Matthews (b. 1946) is a young British composer whose music, at least on this disc, incorporates many of the ideas currently floating around--minimalism, for one--and makes good use of them. Fourth Sonata (1974) takes many minimalist techniques and applies them to full orchestra. Its structure is quasi-symphonic, more a rush of stacatto elements, a flood-tide of bright, clashing sounds. Suns Dance (1987)--and that's the correct title--also uses the repetitive techniques of minimalism, but there is a more improvisational aspect to Suns Dance. Broken Symmetry (1990) is much more tempestuous. Matthews's ideas are refreshing, if a bit scary. --Paul Cook

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