Matthews, David (1943– )

English composer. He is the brother of Colin Matthews, with whom he collaborated, with Deryck Cooke, on the performing version of Mahler's tenth symphony. He graduated in Classics from Nottingham University, and worked as an assistant to Benjamin Britten 1966–69. He published a biography of Tippett in 1980.

Works Orchestral four symphonies (1975, 1979, 1985, 1990); In The Dark Time for orchestra (1985); Chaconne for orchestra (1987); The Music of Dawn for orchestra (1990), A Vision and a Journey for orchestra (1993); oboe concerto (1992), violin concerto (1982); September Music for small orchestra (1979); Serenade for chamber orchestra (1982).

Vocal three songs for soprano and orchestra (1971).

Chamber six string quartets (1970–90), Songs and Dances of Mourning for cello (1976), clarinet quartet (1984), Variations for Strings (1986), Cantiga for soprano and ensemble (1988).