Prince Kaspar
Details Duration (min): 90 Instrumentation: 5 Singers, Actor, Cl./B.Cl.; Tbn.; 1 Perc.; Vn.; Va.; Cb.; Pf. Score Excerpts Score Excerpt 1 Program Notes Prince Kaspar by Canadian composer Michael Matthews is a chamber opera in thirteen scenes based on a libretto by Per Brask. (2001 – 2005) Librettist’s Foreward: Though the historical incidents upon which […]
Ernst Toller: Requiem for an Idea
Details Duration (min): 25-30 Instrumentation: Actor, Solo Cello Score Excerpts Score Excerpt 1 Program Notes Ernst Toller: Requiem for an Idea is a theatrical/musical reflection on the life and death of writer Ernst Toller. It should ideally be presented in a theatrical setting, with staging and lighting design. In the first production, the cellist sat […]
The Raft
Details Instrumentation: Voices, Dancers, String Quartet Program Notes The Raft by Canadian composer Michael Matthews is a 1999 work for voices, stings and dancers. It is based on texts by Patrick Friesen. Interested in programming the music of Michael Matthews? Learn more about how to commission a new work, browse the full list of compositions, […]
Madrugada
Details Duration (min): 70 Instrumentation: Soprano, Five Actors, Flute/Piccolo/Alto Flute, Clarinet/Bass Clarinet, Violin, Bass, Percussion, Piano, Live Electronics, Tape Score Excerpts Score Excerpt 1 Program Notes Madrugada by Canadian composer Michael Matthews was written between 1992 and 1995. It is based on texts by Patrick Friesen, and tells of the spiritual quest of an unnamed […]
Dog and Crow (Incidental Music)
Details Instrumentation: Tape
Birds
Details Instrumentation: Soprano, Keyboard, Interactive Computer System, Visuals Program Notes Birds is a work by Canadian composer Michael Matthews. ________________________________________________________________________ Interested in programming the music of Michael Matthews? Learn more about how to commission a new work, browse the full list of compositions, or get in touch to discuss a performance.
The North Revisited
Details Instrumentation: Radio Piece Program Notes The North Revisited is a radio piece by Canadian composer Michael Matthews. It was commissioned by CBC Radio. _______________________________________________________________________ Interested in programming the music of Michael Matthews? Learn more about how to commission a new work, browse the full list of compositions, or get in touch to discuss […]
Love in a Dry Country
Details Instrumentation: Ensemble, Tape, Interactive Computer System, Visuals Program Notes Love in a Dry Country is a 1992 work for ensemble, electronics and visuals by Canadian composer Michael Matthews. _______________________________________________________ Interested in programming the music of Michael Matthews? Learn more about how to commission a new work, browse the full list of compositions, or get […]
The Raft (Incidental Music)
Details Instrumentation: Tape Program Notes The Raft (Incidental Music) by Canadian Michael Matthews was written for Patrick Friesen”s play The Raft. ________________________________________________________ Interested in programming the music of Michael Matthews? Learn more about how to commission a new work, browse the full list of compositions, or get in touch to discuss a performance.
Songs of the Masked Dancers
Details Instrumentation: Soprano, Actor, Flute, Bass Clarinet, Cello, Piano, Tape Recordings Passage Through Time Program Notes Songs of the Masked Dancers by Canadian composer Michael Matthews. Recorded by Thira on their 1990 CD Passage Through Time. Interested in programming the music of Michael Matthews? Learn more about how to commission a new work, browse the […]