Michael Matthews – Recordings
This curated selection of Michael Matthews recordings showcases the music of the Canadian composer, from meditative solo works to expansive orchestral compositions. Each album represents a collaboration between composer and performer — an exchange of artistic sensibilities captured in sound.
These recordings feature distinguished soloists, ensembles, and orchestras from Canada and beyond, offering varied perspectives on Matthews’ compositional voice — lyrical, textural, and structurally refined. Whether in a concert hall or through headphones, the music invites spacious, attentive listening.
Many Michael Matthews recordings are available on streaming platforms or as part of curated collections. Where possible, links are provided for further exploration. For performers and programmers, these recordings serve as a reference and a living archive of interpretation.
Bloody Jack
Featuring
Navona Records, 2024. Performed by Dawn Bruch-Wiens and Laura Loewen.
Available from Navona Records or Amazon.com or Amazon.ca
String Quartets of Michael Matthews
Featuring
Ravello Records, 2015. Performed by The Clearwater Quartet
Available from Ravello Records, Amazon.com
Metropolis
Featuring
Ravello Records, 2014. Performed by Allen Harrington and Laura Loewen.
Available from
Ravello Records or ArkivMusic or Amazon.com or Amazon.ca or iTunes or eclassical.
Flying
Featuring
Cero Records, 2012. Performed by Alejandro Escuer.
Selected Best Contemporary Classical Album, 13th Annual Independent Music Awards.
Available from iTunes
Preludes and Bagatelles
Featuring
Daan Vandewalle, Piano
Parma Records 2011. Available from: ArkivMusic or Amazon.ca or Amazon.com or Amazon.de or Amazon.uk or iTunes or eclassical or Classical Archives.
Rubbing Stone
Featuring
Released in 2009 by Centrediscs. Performed by Jeremy Brown and Ami Longhi.
Western Canadian Music Association nomination: Classical Recording of the Year.
Available from the Canadian Music Centre or All Music or Amazon.com or iTunes.
Cult Figures
Sueños de una America (Dreams for one America)
Presence III
10 by 8
Featuring
Catalina Records, 2001. Performed by Peter Vinograde.
Available by e-mail from Peter Vinograde.
Out of the Earth
Featuring
TNC Recordings, 2001. Performed by the Kiev Camerata Orchestra, Virko Baley, conductor, Therese Costes, soprano.
Available from the Canadian Music Centre or AMG or Amazon.com or Amazon.ca
Variations...Beyond Pierrot
Centaur Records (USA) [CDCM series], 1999. Performed by Thira; Michael Matthews, electronics.
The International Computer Music Association commission awards, 1994-96
Featuring
Centaur Records (USA) [CDCM series], 1997. Performed by Therese Costes; produced by Michael Matthews.
Adventures of Piano Woman
Featuring
New Music Manitoba, 1997. Performed by Shirley Sawatzky; produced by Andrea Ratuski.
Of Time and Sky
Featuring
Underdog Records [in collaboration with CBC], 1996. Performed by Peter Vinograde; produced by Sandra Thacker.
Available from the Canadian Music Centre
Between the Wings of the Earth
Featuring
BIS records, 1995.
Performed by Simon Streatfeild and the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra.
Available from the Canadian Music Centre or ArkivMusic or Amazon.com
or AMG or Amazon.co.uk or eclassical.
The Composer in the Computer Age--II
Featuring
Centaur Records (USA) [CDCM series], 1994. Performed by Lori Freedman; produced by Michael Matthews.
Available from ArkivMusic or Amazon.com
or Amazon.ca or AMG.
Vistas
Featuring
Canadian Music Centre, 1994. Performed by Kazuhiro Koizumi and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.
Passage Through Time
Featuring
New Music Manitoba, 1990. Performed by Thira; produced by Randy Barnard.
Jeté: Music for Violin
Featuring
Manitoba Composers Association, 1989. Performed by Victor Schultz; produced by Randy Barnard.
Available from the Canadian Music Centre