MUSIC
'WIZARD. Matthew is an extraordinary musician and individual. He inspires and enhances the lives and performances of those around him. One of the most special musicians.'
Errollyn Wallen CBE
Biography
'Virtuoso of the arts' (The Times), Matthew Sharp, has performed worldwide as solo cellist, baritone, actor and director: solo appearances with the RPO, LPO, RLPO, CBSO; singing principal roles for the Royal Opera House and Opera North; acting principal roles at the Young Vic and National Theatre Studio; directing for the BBC and Opera North. From Glastonbury to Glyndebourne, Sydney Opera House to Wigmore Hall, he has worked with an extraordinary spectrum of leading artists from Sir John Tavener to Marta Eggert to Dave McKean to Caryl Churchill. His own music and theatre works have toured to major festivals globally. He has given over sixty world premieres and recorded for Sony, EMI, Decca, Naxos, Somm, NMC, Avie and Whirlwind.
Upcoming Performances
TEACHING
Matthew is a renowned educator.
He teaches, gives masterclasses and runs workshops worldwide.
If you're looking for new skills, directions, horizons and dimensions, feel free to get in touch.
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'Matthew Sharp is a force of nature! He was a vital part of our Cello Festival, working with cellists of all ages and inspiring all of us!
He is a Renaissance man - up for anything, bringing an open mind, a bewildering variety of talents, and boundless energy to any encounter.
Whatever you are planning, book him!'
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Professor David Watkin, Head of Strings, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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'In many years of working with musicians, I have never seen someone so skilled at unlocking creativity, self-belief and taking risks. Matthew Sharp is an extraordinary communicator both as a performer, and as a workshop and masterclass leader.'
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Mrs Kirsty von Malaisé, Chief Master & Principal of King Edward’s School and King Edward VI High School for Girls
'Matthew is a wonder. He has brought out in me a cellist that I didn’t know existed! His holistic approach is incredibly refreshing. Aside from his teaching genius, his energy seems boundless, and I believe wholeheartedly that it’s impossible to leave a lesson of his without feeling refreshed and renewed to face new cellistic challenges!'
Lucy Samuels, Conservatoire graduate
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'I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to explain fully what an inspiration you are to me. Hopefully, I will pass on all that you teach me: acceptance, patience, honesty and creativity in its most exciting, direct and engaging forms; nurturing the essence and uniqueness of each student; imagination, focus and joy; and always getting straight to the heart of what it is to play the cello.'
Mike Bacon, professional cellist
