Matthew Martin

It uses varied choral textures to paint the text, culminating in the bold, homophonic statement ' Omnis spiritus laudet Dominim! ' (All creatures praise the Lord), before an ecstatic Alleluia.

Nowell, sing we is a festive choral work for SATB and organ by composer Matthew Martin. Commissioned by The Chapter of York for the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in York Minster, 22 and 24 Decem...

Written for the choir of New College, Oxford, Ut Unum Sint! (That they may be one) sets words from St John's gospel in which Christ prays that all may be one. This was the title of Pope John Paul II's...

Behold, now praise the Lord is a dramatic work, written for the combined choirs of St Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Westminster Cathedral and was commissioned for the annual St Cecilia Servi...

Haec Dies (This is the day which the Lord hath made) is a lively and rhythmic piece. It was commissioned by the choir of Clare College, Cambridge and has recently been recorded by them on the Harmonia...

Matthew Martin's Psalm 150 for SATB and Organ. Duration: 4 minutes

Co-commissioned by the Edington Festival of Music within the Liturgy and by Edward and Sarah Armitage to commemorate their 20th wedding anniversary. This Missa Brevis ('short mass') was written at the...

A short motet with text from the Book of Ezekiel that is liturgically apposite from the Easter Vigil through to Pentecost and also for baptisms.

This six-minute anthem by Matthew Martin was commissioned by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster for a service held on 15th October 2019 to mark the 750th anniversary of the dedication of the Abbey Ch...

The composer writes: 'I was delighted to be asked by Daniel Hyde and King's College, Cambridge to write this year's commission for the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. I have chosen to set a famil...

Written for the choristers of Westminster Abbey, Matthew Martin's canticles offers upper-voice choirs a welcome alternative to more established settings. The bright, fanfare-like theme of the Magnific...

A setting of the Antiphon for the Feast of Corpus Christi for mixed voices and organ dedicated to Richard Pinel and the Choirs of Jesus College, Cambridge

Vocal score for Matthew Martin's Ave Maris Stella composed for SATB choir with organ accompaniment.

A vibrant Christmas motet, Novo profusi gaudio sets a medieval text in English, Latin, and French. This joyful account of the nativity is set to colourful, exuberant music featuring memorable motifs,...

Commissioned by the American Guild of Organists, this festive anthem for mixed voices and organ is an ideal choice for choirs new to Matthew's music, as well as existing fans. Lively, rhythmic and com...

Novo profusi gaudio is a vibrant Christmas motet, setting a medieval text that combines English, Latin, and French words. This joyful account of the nativity is combined with colourful, exuberant musi...

Matthew Martin's The Fifth Service for SATB and Organ. Commissioned by Simon Bell and written in memory of Margaret Bowen for the Choir of Dean Close School and Tewkesbury AbbeySchola Cantorum. Durat...

Este Preludio y Fuga para órgano está escrito teniendo en cuenta los principios clásicos. Los registros ligeros y claros son preferibles para el preludio, mientras que la fuga puede ser más emocionant...

Commissioned by ORA and first performed on 22 February 2018 in Manchester Cathedral, conducted by Suzi Digby.

Commissioned by Buckfast Abbey in celebration of the Millennium of its foundation. First performed by the Choir of Buckfast Abbey on19th April 2018, conducted by Philip Arkwright. Piano part provided...

A moderately simple setting of the Angelic Salutation for SATB Choir and Organ.