Selected as a “Talent to Watch” by BBC Music Magazine, and described as “a rising star” (BBC Radio 3) and “one of Britain’s most exciting young pianists” (Classic FM), Matthew Schellhorn has a growing international career, which in recent seasons has seen recitals in Europe, Ireland, the Far East, and North America.
He has given performances in many major venues throughout the UK, including Wigmore Hall and the Purcell Room. He has performed live numerous times on BBC Radio 3, and in 2005 he was featured on Classic FM’s The Guest List. As a concerto soloist he has worked with numerous conductors with orchestras including the London Mozart Players and the Ulster Orchestra.
Earlier this season, Matthew appeared at the London International Piano Symposium at the Royal College of Music in London. His recent performance in the Belfast Festival was also heard on BBC Radio 3.
Earlier this season, Matthew appeared at the London International Piano Symposium at the Royal College of Music in London. His recent performance in the Belfast Festival was also heard on BBC Radio 3.
His keyboard performances fascinated and enliven the ear and mind.
Fanfare
Future plans include the world premiere of a new commission by Nicola LeFanu. Forthcoming CD releases include Stations by Irish composer Ian Wilson. Festival appearances include at the Harwich Festival with soprano Susanna Fairbairn, and in June 2013 Matthew Schellhorn will partner violinist Aisha Orazbayeva in a performance at the Festival Radio France Montpellier.
His new disc with the Soloists of the Philharmonia Orchestra, Messiaen: Chamber Works (Signum Classics SIGCD126) received positive reviews on both sides of the Atlantic, including an ‘AllMusic Classical Editors Favourite’ award.
A heart-stoppingly beautiful performance ... Listeners who love Quatuor pour la fin du Temps owe it to themselves to hear this stellar version. *****
All Music Guide (USA)
New Music
Matthew Schellhorn is a prominent performer of new music, with several works written for or dedicated to him. He has given numerous world and territorial premieres.
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Collaborations
Matthew Schellhorn is also a successful collaborative artist. Recent partnerships have included with the RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet, violinist Aisha Orazbayeva, and notes inégales.
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Teaching
Matthew Schellhorn is active as an educator, academic supervisor and writer, giving regular masterclasses and workshops in this country and abroad.
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Press
Matthew Schellhorn has written for several publications, including academic works and magazines, on topics ranging from Haydn to Messiaen.
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Schellhorn was in his element, letting the pedalled chords float and calibrating the interplay between darkness and light with fastidious care.
The Independent
... not a nuance was left unexpressed, not a silence given less than its due importance, not an emotional pivot-point neglected.
MusicWeb International