Matthew Martin's musical style is rooted in a British tradition, influenced by composers like Britten and Stravinsky, but also draws heavily from modal plainchant and polyphonic masters such as Palestrina and Victoria.
Performer Biography
The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, founded in 1480, is one of the oldest choral foundations in England and primarily sings daily church services.
Composition History
Most of the music on this album was written between 2011 and 2014, comprising various commissions from institutions like St John's College, Cambridge, and Chester and Gloucester Cathedrals.
Compositional Technique
Much of Matthew Martin's music uses contrapuntal devices to create harmonic tension and release, rather than relying on atmospheric chords.
Recording & Production
This album features several world premiere recordings, indicated by an asterisk next to the track titles.
Composer Biography
Matthew Martin studied at Magdalen College, Oxford, and is now engaged there to teach compositional aspects of the undergraduate music course.
Composer Biography
Matthew Martin won the Liturgical category in the 2013 British Composer Awards for his festival anthem In the year that King Uzziah died.
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