Described as a pianist whose performances “fascinate and enliven the ear and mind” (Fanfare), British musician Matthew Schellhorn has a distinctive profile displaying consistent artistic integrity and a commitment to bringing new music to a wider audience.
His playing is a model of clarity ... a perfect balance of academic rigour allied to musical sensitivity. There is weight and power when the music requires it, but the abiding sense is of precision and poise
MusicWeb International
Matthew Schellhorn is an excellent and intelligent pianist.
American Record Guide
immaculately stylish, raptly concentrated and memorably tender advocacy
Gramophone
Not a nuance was left unexpressed, not a silence given less than its due importance, not an emotional pivot-point neglected.
MusicWeb International
His keyboard performances fascinate and enliven the ear and mind.
Fanfare
superbly performed ... copiously rewarding
Gramophone
Schellhorn possesses a seemingly perfect and complete piano technique ... his readings, always vivid and dramatic, were deeply satisfying.
Musical Opinion
Schellhorn captures a wistful strength that is disarmingly beautiful
MusicWeb International
Schellhorn was in his element, letting the pedalled chords float and calibrating the interplay between darkness and light with fastidious care.
The Independent
Schellhorn’s combination of clarity, sense of line and brilliant technique ... a sequence of deeply felt performances.
Classical Music Daily
Truly revelatory... the embodiment of fine pianism from start to finish.
Pianodao
Considerable virtuosity entirely at the service of musicality.
Musical Opinion
Signum Classics SIGCD126

CRD Records CRD3549 | Released 31/01/2025

 
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Matthew Schellhorn partners violinist Maya Magub in an album of new arrangements showcasing the beauty and art of human movement as experienced by the great Baroque composers Corelli, Geminiani, Handel, Leclair, Purcell and Telemann.

“My ‘voice’ has always been the modern violin, and I relish taking what I feel to be important from the older style and helping it inform how I play … it was a delight to play these dances with Matthew Schellhorn, a fabulous pianist who has a deep musicological approach to all he plays.” —Maya Magub

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