Happy Melancholy

"The most enjoyable piece I've ever played in an orchestra"

JK, Endcliffe Orchestra

"It has become a favourite piece"

The Borders Orchestra

"Amazing piece"

AA, Endcliffe Orchestra

"Matt's now-recorded masterpiece"

LA, Endcliffe Orchestra

Happy Melancholy is a 7-minute work for full orchestra. It is based around two anthem-style melodies.

The piece has been recorded by the Endcliffe Orchestra and the Hallam Sinfonia, and has been performed in concert by the Endcliffe Orchestra and The Borders Orchestra, North Wales.

Easy Piano Concerto

"It sounds like Elton John"

DR, audience member

"Who needs Beethoven when you've got this!"

NA, Endcliffe Orchestra

Easy Piano Concerto is a full-length three movement concerto for piano and orchestra, with Broadway-style melodies incorporated into a symphonic structure.

The piano part is suitable for players grade 7/8 and above. It was deliberately written to give amateur pianists the chance to perform a concerto.

Matthew performed its premier with the Endcliffe Orchestra.



Melodic Moments

Six Easy & Tuneful pieces for piano

With a title inspired by Schubert's "Musical Moments", Melodic Moments are six short pieces for piano.

As well as being tuneful mood pieces, they are also intended to be useful exercises for those learning the piano.

They feature strong melodies and have heavy use of the pedal to create a relaxed ambience.

Piano Trio

A four-movement work for Piano, Violin and Cello

 Movement 1 - Sonata

 Movement 2 - Romance

 Movement 3 - Meditation

 Movement 4 - Rondo Finale

The work has been rehearsed by three professional musicians in Sheffield, and Matthew is hoping to secure a performance of the work in the near future.