"Seen through a glass, unreachable or overlaid with reflections" is the atmospheric mood conjured up by Colin Matthews 's new work - the centrepiece of a concert at the Royal Albert Hall celebrating the unrivalled brilliance of the current generation of British composers.
Ulrich Heinen (cello), Thomas Ades (piano). Birmingham Contemporary
Music Group, conductor Simon Rattle Oliver Knussen
Coursing Thomas Ades Concerto Conciso Simon Holt
Lilith Colin Matthews .. .through the Glass (first London performance) Mark-Anthony Turnage Kai