David Matthews(1943-)

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foxandpeng

#100
May 05, 2023, 02:41:48 PM
Cross-post from WAYLT, simply to restate the quality of these SQs.

Quote from: foxandpeng on May 05, 2023, 02:35:09 PMDavid Matthews
Complete String Quartets Volume 1
SQs 4, 6 and 10
Kreutzer Quartet
Toccata

I rate David Matthews very highly. His symphonies are excellent, but his SQs are also amongst my favourite British cycles.
"A quiet secluded life in the country, with the possibility of being useful to people ... then work which one hopes may be of some use; then rest, nature, books, music, love for one's neighbour — such is my idea of happiness"

Tolstoy

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#101
May 23, 2024, 09:42:25 AM
To be released on 5 July:

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foxandpeng

#102
May 23, 2024, 01:14:34 PM
Quote from: Symphonic Addict on May 23, 2024, 09:42:25 AMTo be released on 5 July:



Ohhh, nice. Thank you. I have enjoyed this cycle very much so far.
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Tolstoy

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#103
May 23, 2024, 03:31:25 PM
Quote from: foxandpeng on May 23, 2024, 01:14:34 PMOhhh, nice. Thank you. I have enjoyed this cycle very much so far.

Having heard his symphonies, the natural step would be to listen to the string quartets which is a form I increasingly enjoy more and more.
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foxandpeng

#104
May 23, 2024, 03:57:08 PM
Quote from: Symphonic Addict on May 23, 2024, 03:31:25 PMHaving heard his symphonies, the natural step would be to listen to the string quartets which is a form I increasingly enjoy more and more.

I don't think you will be disappointed. The previous releases have been very worthwhile.
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calyptorhynchus

#105
July 05, 2024, 12:18:57 AM
Just listened to the Vol 6 of the String Quartets. Nos. 8, 16, 17 are first rate, as fine as any of the previous ones we have heard.

Not sure about DMs SQ transcriptions (Bach, a prelude and fugue from the 48 in this case). Perhaps he does them for the Kreutzer Quartet to play as encores, but I can't see much point in them otherwise.
'Many men are melancholy by hearing music, but it is a pleasing melancholy that it causeth.' Robert Burton

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foxandpeng

#106
July 05, 2024, 06:29:42 AM
Quote from: calyptorhynchus on July 05, 2024, 12:18:57 AMJust listened to the Vol 6 of the String Quartets. Nos. 8, 16, 17 are first rate, as fine as any of the previous ones we have heard.

Not sure about DMs SQ transcriptions (Bach, a prelude and fugue from the 48 in this case). Perhaps he does them for the Kreutzer Quartet to play as encores, but I can't see much point in them otherwise.

Agree with all you say. More time needed with these, because as much as I come to enjoy his SQs, they take a while to root. As for the Bach, I am less interested.
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July 26, 2025, 03:38:39 PM
To be released on 17 October:

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calyptorhynchus

#108
July 27, 2025, 01:06:26 PM
Quote from: Symphonic Addict on July 26, 2025, 03:38:39 PMTo be released on 17 October:



Still going... He's now equalled Robert Simpson's total. Should be great, so good that he's getting recorded almost as soon as he's completed the work.
'Many men are melancholy by hearing music, but it is a pleasing melancholy that it causeth.' Robert Burton

'...is it not strange that sheepes guts should hale soules out of mens bodies?' Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing

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#109
July 27, 2025, 03:39:25 PM
Quote from: calyptorhynchus on July 27, 2025, 01:06:26 PMStill going... He's now equalled Robert Simpson's total. Should be great, so good that he's getting recorded almost as soon as he's completed the work.

What makes me wonder why the 10th was skipped. I don't know any recording of that symphony.
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calyptorhynchus

#110
October 16, 2025, 05:37:00 PM
Just downloaded the new Symphony No.11 &c disk. The Symphony is the standout here, an extraordinary work, a 23 minute single movement work that is pure symphonic flow from beginning to end. And such beautiful textures and material (excellent use of the harp). One of the great symphonies I don't doubt.
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'...is it not strange that sheepes guts should hale soules out of mens bodies?' Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing

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#111
October 17, 2025, 09:55:39 AM
Curious, because the back cover shows that the symphony lasts 19:50 min. It also appears on YouTube with the same length.

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Daverz

#112
October 17, 2025, 11:33:13 AM Last Edit: October 17, 2025, 11:34:44 AM by Daverz
Quote from: Symphonic Addict on October 17, 2025, 09:55:39 AMCurious, because the back cover shows that the symphony lasts 19:50 min. It also appears on YouTube with the same length.



19:50 on Qobuz as well.  Perhaps calyptorhynchus eyes landed on the line below that.

Daverz

#113
October 17, 2025, 11:45:41 AM
Quote from: Symphonic Addict on July 27, 2025, 03:39:25 PMWhat makes me wonder why the 10th was skipped. I don't know any recording of that symphony.

According to AI, it was recorded for broadcast by the BBC.  I wish they weren't so stingy about making their recordings available, but I suppose there are legal encumbrances.

Listening to 11 now.  Reminds me of Koechlin.

calyptorhynchus

#114
October 17, 2025, 12:01:25 PM
Quote from: Daverz on October 17, 2025, 11:33:13 AM19:50 on Qobuz as well.  Perhaps calyptorhynchus eyes landed on the line below that.


They did!
'Many men are melancholy by hearing music, but it is a pleasing melancholy that it causeth.' Robert Burton

'...is it not strange that sheepes guts should hale soules out of mens bodies?' Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing

calyptorhynchus

#115
October 17, 2025, 12:05:00 PM
Quote from: Daverz on October 17, 2025, 11:45:41 AMAccording to AI, it was recorded for broadcast by the BBC.  I wish they weren't so stingy about making their recordings available, but I suppose there are legal encumbrances.

Listening to 11 now.  Reminds me of Koechlin.

I have a recording of No.10, will post a link later today.
'Many men are melancholy by hearing music, but it is a pleasing melancholy that it causeth.' Robert Burton

'...is it not strange that sheepes guts should hale soules out of mens bodies?' Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing

calyptorhynchus

#116
October 17, 2025, 05:51:33 PM
Here is the Symphony No.10

https://mega.nz/file/3HZWjAYb#4uY7fYtj8jd-JECfKTNjrmtKpuJ3tRe0VrXxq4q0nss


And here is the Concerto for Orchestra (also broadcast by the BBC in the early 2020s but not yet recorded):

https://mega.nz/file/COwGVYwI#9N4bYOmOrWsL2Pgy6MQnG0f-bBtX1Nn8ElfIUtajetQ
'Many men are melancholy by hearing music, but it is a pleasing melancholy that it causeth.' Robert Burton

'...is it not strange that sheepes guts should hale soules out of mens bodies?' Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing

Symphonic Addict

#117
October 17, 2025, 07:39:33 PM
Thanks for sharing! The volume is a little low in both files, but fortunately that is easy to fix.
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