British-Maltese cellist Matthew Huber performs as a soloist and chamber musician worldwide.

Matthew has collaborated with artists such as Robert Levin, Philippe Graffin, Maria Włoszczowska, Tomoaki Kimura, Alasdair Beatson, and Steven Isserlis. He has appeared at the Kronberg, Schiermonnikoog, Zagreb “Virtuosi” and Salisbury International festivals, Boston and Utrecht Early Music festivals, the North York Moors, Ryedale and St. Nazaire Festivals and regularly attends the International Musicians Seminar at Prussia Cove.

A CD recording titled “No Longer Mourn for Me” featuring the music of John Tavener was recently released by Hyperion Records to critical acclaim in which Matthew joined cellists David Waterman, Vashti Hunter, Chiara Samatanga, Amy Norrington, Bartholomew LaFollette, Caroline Dearnley and Steven Isserlis in arrangements of works for 8 cellos. The recording won the Premiere Award from BBC Music Magazine.

Matthew holds a Bachelor’s degree in Performance and Musical Arts from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, a Master’s degree from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, and was selected as a Young Artist Soloist in Residence at the Queen Elisabeth Chapelle in Brussels. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Schools of Music. Matthew’s teachers and mentors include Steven Doane, Ralph Kirshbaum, Steven Isserlis and Gary Hoffman. He has a keen interest in teaching, instrumental pedagogy, historical performance practice and he is a Trustee of the Pierre Fournier Award.

Matthew plays on a cello made in Cremona in 1685 by Francesco Ruggieri and most frequently with a bow by Jean-Pierre Marie Persoit, made in Paris c.1830.

Alongside performing, Matthew enjoys another aspect of working life as the Head of Tarisio London. His discerning musical ear and expertise of fine instruments make him a valuable asset to the firm.