Works

Works

This page presents the complete works of Michael Matthews, organized by category. Each entry includes details such as instrumentation, year of composition, duration, and, where available, score excerpts and audio recordings. (Learn more about him here.)

Michael Matthews works are available through both the Canadian Music Centre and Universal Edition. For information about purchasing, renting, or requesting perusal copies of scores, please visit the Scores & Performance Materials page. 

You can also read more about Michael Matthews’s chamber, orchestral, and vocal works here.

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Thank you for your interest in the music of Michael Matthews.

Selected works by category

The following list represents the full range of Michael Matthews works, grouped by type. Each category links to individual compositions with program notes, audio, and score details.

Orchestral

Large-scale compositions for orchestra and smaller symphonic forces, commissioned by major Canadian and international ensembles.

Chamber

Works for string quartets, mixed ensembles, and duos, often noted for their rich textures and formal clarity.

Wind Ensemble
Vocal
Theatre
Electroacoustic
Choral
Solo
Young Performers

Orchestral

Chamber

Wind Ensemble

  • 2003 …far off, toward forgetting… Brass Ensemble (4.2.3.1), Percussion (2)
  • 2001 The Deeper Sky Picc.; Fl. 1, 2; Ob. 1, 2; Bsn. 1, 2, Cl. 1, 2, 3; Bass Cl.; Eb Contra Alto Cl. Sop. Sax.; Alto Sax.; Ten. Sax.; Bar. Sax. Tpt. 1, 2, 3; Hn. 1, 2, 3, 4; Tbn. 1, 2, 3; Euph.; Tuba Perc. 1, 2, 3, 4
  • 1998 Concerto for Percussion Picc.; Fl. 1, 2; Ob.; Eb Cl.; Cl. 1, 2; Eb Alto Cl.; Bass Cl.; Eb Contra Alto Cl.; Bsn. Sop. Sax.; Alto Sax.; Ten. Sax.; Bar. Sax. Tpt. 1, 2, 3, 4; Hn. 1, 2, 3, 4; Tbn. 1, 2, 3, 4 (=Bass Tbn.); Euph.; Tuba Percussion Solo Perc. 1, 2, 3, 4
  • 1994 Matrix Fl. 1, 2, 3; Ob.;Bsn.; Cl. 1, 2, 3; Bass Cl. A. Sax. 1, 2; Ten. Sax.; Bar. Sax. Hn. 1, 2, 3, 4; Tpt. 1, 2, 3; Tbn. 1, 2; Bass Tbn.; Tuba Perc. 1, 2, 3, 4; Piano
  • 1988 Wind Sketches 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Horns, 2 Bassoons
  • 1984 Prelude Symphonic Wind Ensemble
  • 1980 Sinfonia Concertante Wind Ensemble
  • 1978 Stones of the Sky Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Vocal

Theatre

Electroacoustic

Choral

Solo

For Young Performers