Description
Released on a DigiSleeve CD and on all digital platforms: 17 October 2025
ODD SYMPATHIES
Matthew Schellhorn piano
Jeremy THURLOW (b. 1967)
1. The Will of the Tones (2004) †
Martin BUSSEY (b. 1958)
Floreat Coll. Reg. (2021) *
2. I. Radcliffe’s Repose
3. II. Ledger’s Coranto
Diana BURRELL (b. 1948)
Pentecost (2017) †
4. I. Alleluia. Veni Sancte Spiritus,
5. II. reple tuorum corda fidelium;
6. III. et tui amoris in eis ignem accende. Alleluia
Homage to Haydn (2009) ‡
7. Tim WATTS (b. 1979) Odd Sympathies
8. Colin RILEY (b. 1963) Weave
9. Cecilia McDOWALL (b. 1951) Haydn Seek
10. Cheryl FRANCES-HOAD (b. 1980) Stolen Rhythm
11. Michael Zev GORDON (b. 1963) Innocente
12. Jeremy THURLOW Butterfly
Colin RILEY
Joplin Jigsaws (2018) †
13. I. Leap Flame
14. II. Enabeth #1
15. III. Nerrataiente #1
16. IV. Enabeth #2
17. V. Tag Rime
18. VI. Enabeth #3
19. VII. Nerrataiente #2
Robert PERCY (b. 1961)
20. Chop and Change (2018) *
Paul SPICER (b. 1952)
Two Pieces for James (2010) *
21. I. James’s Jaunt
22. II. Potts’s Pavane
Roger BRIGGS (b. 1952)
23. Willows (2014) †
24. Jitterbug (2014) †
Total Timing: 83:03
* Première recording
† First commercial recording ‡ First commercial recording of set
1–20: Commissioned by Matthew Schellhorn
Recorded at Menuhin Hall, Surrey, UK on 2–4 December 2022
Produced by Simon Weir • Recorded by Ben Connellan
Post-production and mastering by Classical Media
24bit 96kHz high resolution recording and mastering
A surround sound mix with Dolby Atmos of this recording, mixed by Simon Weir, is also available on streaming services
This recording was kindly supported by the Finzi Friends (Charity No. 1089033)
Photographs © Laura Pannack • Retouching by Bill Greenwood
Press Quotes
‘Schellhorn gives us the full range of pianistic technique and artistry, vivid colours and sensitive touch. This fine recording offers an excellent example of the very best of contemporary writing for the piano, performed by a pianist totally in sympathy with the myriad styles of the composers he performs.’ (Interlude / ArtMuseLondon)
‘There is no doubting the respect in which [the composers] hold Schellhorn, nor of the conviction which he brings to all this music. Is it recommended? Indeed it is.’ (Arcana.fm)