You're an extremely versatile violinist, performing with a wide range of groups from Baroque to contemporary music. How do you stay motivated to keep up with it all?
I breathe, a lot.
Do you have a regular practice schedule or routine that you find to be most efficient?
Whenever I have time I usually practice. Mostly it’s shortly before, after or between rehearsals.
Have you had any recent creative breakthroughs?
I have recently been doing more collaborations through Renovo, which has been really exciting. It’s really nice to get other people involved with mutual career passions.
You've started your own string orchestra. What has been the most surprising thing to come out of forming a new ensemble?
The most surprising thing has been the musicians who have willingly donated their time. These are in-demand musicians and I could not be more grateful to have them aiding in this new venture. It really has been humbling.
If you weren't a musician, what other profession do you think you would have?
I breathe, a lot.
Do you have a regular practice schedule or routine that you find to be most efficient?
Whenever I have time I usually practice. Mostly it’s shortly before, after or between rehearsals.
Have you had any recent creative breakthroughs?
I have recently been doing more collaborations through Renovo, which has been really exciting. It’s really nice to get other people involved with mutual career passions.
You've started your own string orchestra. What has been the most surprising thing to come out of forming a new ensemble?
The most surprising thing has been the musicians who have willingly donated their time. These are in-demand musicians and I could not be more grateful to have them aiding in this new venture. It really has been humbling.
If you weren't a musician, what other profession do you think you would have?
I would be a Real Estate agent or Property Manager. There’s just something about the home, fixing things up that is very appealing.
Matthew's favorite songs:
(stream this playlist on Spotify)
1. for getting through a tough day at work: Not a song, but wave sounds of the ocean, very calming
2. that you were part of the recording: With Baroque Band, Battalgia on our first album
3. from before 1970: Yesterday by the Beatles
4. to listen to at high volume: Daphnis & Chloe by Ravel
5. best heard in live performance: Gil Shaham live with the Columbus Symphony performing Sibelius Violin Concerto
2. that you were part of the recording: With Baroque Band, Battalgia on our first album
3. from before 1970: Yesterday by the Beatles
4. to listen to at high volume: Daphnis & Chloe by Ravel
5. best heard in live performance: Gil Shaham live with the Columbus Symphony performing Sibelius Violin Concerto
6. in an odd time signature: Short Ride in a Fast Machine by Adams
7. by an mostly or all-female band: Touch Myself by Garbage
8. that has the sound of jingle bells in it: Anderson’s Sleigh Ride
8. that has the sound of jingle bells in it: Anderson’s Sleigh Ride
9. from a lesser-known artist: Nox, Triple Concerto for Violin, Viola, and Cello by Natalie Williams
10. sung in a foreign language: Faure Requiem
11. you loved in the 8th grade: End of the Road by Boys II Men
12. to dance to: We No Speak Americano - Yolanda Be Cool Vrs DCup
13. for riding bike: Any slow techno/electronica music
10. sung in a foreign language: Faure Requiem
11. you loved in the 8th grade: End of the Road by Boys II Men
12. to dance to: We No Speak Americano - Yolanda Be Cool Vrs DCup
13. for riding bike: Any slow techno/electronica music
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