Matthew is Principal Trumpet of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and a graduate of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and the Royal Academy of Music.

As well as his work with the RPO, Matt enjoys a rich and varied freelance career, spanning over ten years working with many of the UK’s finest symphony, opera & ballet orchestras. He has performed with John Wilson’s Sinfonia of London, LSO, LPO, Philharmonia, Royal Opera House, ENO, CBSO, Hallé, Birmingham Ballet as well as the BBC Symphony, Philharmonic and Welsh orchestras. Matt was also part of the orchestra that performed at the Coronation of King Charles III & Queen Camilla.

As a chamber musician Matt has performed with Septura, London Brass, Onyx Brass, Cory Band and has appeared as a soloist with the BBC Singers. He has toured the world from Europe to Asia and America and worked with some of the world’s finest conductors.

He performs regularly in London’s West End.

Matt can also be heard on TV and Film soundtracks including Wicked, Doctor Who, McDonalds, Volkswagen, Call of Duty and has performed alongside Elton John, Pet Shop Boys, Harry Connick Jr, Brian May, Diana Ross and Sting.

Matt has taught and given masterclasses at the RAM, RCM, GSMD, RWCMD and RBC.