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

Discover the fascinating sound world of one of the most significant British composers of the twentieth century: With "A Mathias Organ Album," published by the renowned Oxford University Press, organis...

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...

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.

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...

For SATB with organ or (I) brass (3 tpt, 3 tbn or 2 hn, 2 tpt, 3 tbn, tuba) with timp, perc, opt organ or (II) strings and organ or (III) full orchestra (2. 2. 2. 2-2. 3. 3. 1-Timp. Perc. Org Or Pno-S...

For SATB and organ or piano duet or orchestra (2. 2. 2. 2-4. 3. 3. 1-Timp. Perc. Pno Or Cel-Str). Material is available on hire.

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.

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...

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, Triang...

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 Tromb...

This peaceful carol carries the hallmarks of Mathias's unmistakeable craftsmanship, such is the seamless contrast between the chromatic opening material and the rich tonal harmonies of the sustained l...

For SATB and organ or orchestra (3 Fl (3+Picc), 2 Ob, 2 Cl, 2 Bn, Cbn, 4 Hn, 3 Tpt, 3 Tbn, Tuba (Opt), Timp, 2 Perc, Hp, Str). Composed for the marriage of HRH The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spenc...

for SATB and organ

A quiet, reflective anthem to a text by Julian of Norwich.