Colin Matthews: The Great Journey

Colin Matthews: The Great JourneyRelease Date: 1 March 1997 Matthews's The Great Journey, a forceful and panoramic narrative of a 16th century Spanish expedition to America, is complemented by the scherzo Fuga and Night's Mask, a darkly atmospheric setting of Fernando Pessoa's brooding sonnet. David Wilson Johnson baritone Patrizia Kwella soprano Nash Ensemble Lionel Friend conductor AUDIO REVIEWS 'A fizzing display of musical energy for which its composer is renowned baritone David

Engineers:  Tryggvi Tryggvason & Andrew Halifax

Divertimento

'This is the most exciting

Paul Roe bass clarinet

Glittering piano quintet A Yardstick to the Stars explores the notions of time

supervised by the composer

JUDITH MITCHELL Cello

'It is clear that Morgan and Dullea are already and will continue to be vital catalysts in the expansion and re-examination of the violin and piano repertoire by composers

which Knussen energises quite wonderfully' The Guardian

'Unquestionably recommendable - Nicholas Daniel is a superb soloist

Mark Padmore tenor

' The Independent