William Mathias

Processional bustles with cheerful positivity throughout, its rondo-like structure clarified by the memorability of its abundant melodies. The harmony is modal to begin with, but moves from this delib...

Processional bustles with cheerful positivity throughout, its rondo-like structure clarified by the memorability of its abundant melodies. The harmony is modal to begin with, but moves from this delib...

for solo piano Utilizing the standard 3-movement sonata form, this vivacious Piano Sonata contrasts moments of great energy, verve, and rhythmic drive in the first and third movements with expressive...

for solo piano Through composed and thus unlike Piano Sonata No.1, this one fifteen-minute movement begins and ends quietly yet retains a sense of clearly defined sections throughout.

for brass quintet This cheerful six movement suite for brass quintet employs dance rhythms and themes throughout. With plenty of interplay between the instruments, this is approachable and rewarding m...

for piano trio Mathias's only piano trio is a concisely structured work in four movements, including pleasing sonorities and melodic main themes, ranging from the characteristically Celtic to twinges...

for solo harp A colourful and attractive suite for solo harp, inspired by the composer's visit to Santa Fe.

One of Mathias's earliest pieces (written whilst he was still a student at the Royal Academy of Music in 1956), the Sonatina for clarinet and piano still displays many of the composer's inimitable fin...

William Mathias made a significant contribution to twentieth-century organ music. This collection presents seven of his most popular works.

This three movememt work is characterized by majestic moods. A pixified romp marks the first movement, followed by a solemn second, before concluding with a hungry, snarling restless end movement.

For SA, 3 trumpets, timpani, 3 percussion, and piano duet. With its trumpet fanfares and rhythmic vitality, this exciting anthem ends with a jubilant shout of celebration and is suitable for school or...

Settings of great variety of five nonsense poems by Edward Lear which reflect the quirky, humorous quality of Lear's poetic imagination.

For SATB choir and organ - Written for the John S. Davies Singers, commissioned by the Ludlow Festival, in 1987, Cantate Domino sets words from Psalms 149 and 146. This setting explores the medium of...

A carol sequence for SATB and orchestra or organ. Orchestral material is available on hire. 2.2.2.2 - 4.3.3.1 - Timp.Perc.Org - Str

Orchestration: 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in Bb, Bassoon (optional) 2 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in Bb, 2 Trombones, Timpani, Percussion - 1 player (optional), Harp Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola,...

Orchestration: 2 Flutes (2nd db.Piccolo), 2 Oboes (2nd db.Cor anglais), 2 Clarinets in Bb (2nd db.Bass Cl), 2 Bassoons 4 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in Bb, 3 Trombones, Timpani, Percussion (Bass drum, Side...

Orchestration: 2 Flutes (2nd db.Piccolo), 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons 4 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in Bb, 3 Trombones, Tuba [optional], Timpani, Percussion (Bass drum, Snare drum, Cymbal, Trian...

Orchestration: 2 Flutes (2nd db.Piccolo), 2 Oboes (2nd db.Cor anglais), 2 Clarinets in Bb (2nd db.Bass calrinet and Alto sax), 2 Bassoons (2nd db.Contra bassoon) 4 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in Bb, 3 Trom...

This single-movement quartet was commissioned by the Cardiff University Quartet on 25 April 1968. It was dedicated to Mathias' colleague and composer Alun Hoddinott and his wife Rhiannon.

Mathias' third and final quartet was commissioned by the 1986 Harrogate International Festival and premiered there in August that year by the Medici Quartet. It has three movements: the first takes th...

This is an exuberant and high-spirited work, written when the composer was nineteen. With a hauntingly beautiful contrasting slow movement, this is a fine concert piece for sutdents of about grade 7 s...

Orchestration 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in Bb, Bassoon (optional) 2 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in Bb, 2 Trombones, Timpani, Percussion - 1 player (optional), Harp Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola,...

Orchestration 2 Flutes (2nd db.Piccolo), 2 Oboes (2nd db.Cor anglais), 2 Clarinets in Bb (2nd db.Bass Cl), 2 Bassoons 4 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in Bb, 3 Trombones, Timpani, Percussion (Bass drum, Side...