Following studies at the Köln Musikhoch-schule with Boris Pergamenschikow, Matthew has performed with the RPO, LPO, Ural Philharmonic, Orchestra of Opera North, at major venues and festivals in Africa, Australia, Brazil, Europe, the Gulf, India, North America and Russia, recorded for Sony, Naxos and Avie, appeared in recital at Wigmore Hall, the South Bank, Salle Gaveau and Stockholm's Musikmuseet and broadcast widely on TV and Radio.

Matthew combines these core, ‘classical’ activities with a uniquely pioneering outlook both within music and across disciplines:

'I have discovered that Matthew is a hugely gifted person on many levels. I know him as a magnificent cellist, insightful and pioneering musician, electrifying concerto soloist and uniquely gifted communicator.'
Paul Patterson
internationally acclaimed composer

'Matthew has a deep musical gift.'
Boris Pergamenschikow
internationally acclaimed cellist and teacher

• world premieres by major composers
  (Sir John Tavener, Errollyn Wallen MBE, Richard Dubugnon)
• projects with musicians at the forefront of jazz, rock, electronic and world music (Iain Ballamy, Mike Westbrook, Crispian Mills, Gruff Rhys, Pete M Wyer, Tarun Bhattacharya and Sabreen).
• cross-disciplinary collaborations with leading artists (Annabel Arden, Jos Houben, Tim Supple, Miro Dance Theatre, Young Vic).