Currently a Lay Clerk at Southwell Minster, Matthew is a graduate of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, studying with Maureen Brathwaite and Andrew King. He has also sung with the choirs of St Chad’s Cathedral, Birmingham, Ex Cathedra, and Guildford Cathedral. Having started singing as a chorister at Peterborough Cathedral, Matthew has since performed in all the major oratorios, being in demand for his interpretations of both the Evangelist and soloist roles in Bach’s St Matthew and St John Passions.Matthew also appears frequently on stage, and has worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company, performing in their acclaimed production Written on the Heart, directed by Gregory Doran.
Matthew’s work has taken him throughout the USA and Europe, including the first solo Classical vocal recital for many years at the Alexandra Palace. He has appeared alongside such artists as Dame Felicity Lott, David Owen Norris, John Rutter, Nicola Benedetti and Jeremy Irons.
