David Matthews: Cantiga, Symphony No.4 Music Projects London and the English pastoral tradition

and the English pastoral tradition is invoked

Christopher van Kampen cello

All works were recorded between 11-12 July 1991 at St Silas Church

Rusne Mataityte violin

performed by the venerable Hallé Orchestra

David Matthews: Cantiga, Symphony No.4 Music Projects London and the English pastoral traditionRelease Date: 7 January 2003 Cantiga sets the tragic, bloodthirsty story of the 14th century Spanish noblewoman Ins de Castro; Matthews Symphony No. 4 subverts its classical model with plainsong and a tango. Jill Gomez soprano Bournemouth Sinfonietta John Carewe conductor East of England Orchestra Malcolm Nabarro conductor AUDIO REVIEWS 'Beautiful, individual things in all four pieces Matthews is at his best when he's most unashamedly Romantic' BBC