Matthew Schellhorn

Matthew Schellhorn (born 4 February 1977 in Yorkshire) is an English classical pianist.

Matthew Schellhorn
Background information
Born (1977-02-04) 4 February 1977
Doncaster, England
GenresClassical
Occupation(s)Pianist
InstrumentsPiano
Years active1999–present
LabelsSignum, Nonclassical, Navona, Diatribe, Red Sock, Naxos, NMC
Websitematthewschellhorn.com

Biography

Education

Matthew Schellhorn studied at Chetham's School of Music in Manchester[1] and Girton College, University of Cambridge.[2] His teachers included David Hartigan, Maria Curcio, Ryszard Bakst, Peter Hill and with Yvonne Loriod.[3]

Performances

Matthew Schellhorn's performances have been broadcast on BBC Radio 3[4] and Radio France.[5]

He has given world premieres of works by Nicola LeFanu,[6] Ian Wilson[7] and Gráinne Mulvey.[8] His 2009 commission Homage to Haydn from composers Tim Watts, Michael Zev Gordon, Cecilia McDowall, Cheryl Frances-Hoad, Colin Riley, and Jeremy Thurlow was later published in Muso Magazine.[9] His 2014 disc, Ian Wilson: Stations, received positive press, with a four-star review from The Irish Times.[10]

Schellhorn is particularly known for his performances of the music of Olivier Messiaen.[11] His disc with the Soloists of the Philharmonia Orchestra, Messiaen: Chamber Works (Signum Classics SIGCD126) was an AllMusic Classical Editors' Favourite of 2008.[12]

Politics and causes

Matthew Schellhorn launched his CD Ian Wilson: Stations with a fundraising concert for Christians in the Holy Land.[13]

During 2014, he publicly campaigned against the Assisted Dying Bill tabled by Lord Falconer of Thoroton, writing for The Catholic Herald.[14] He was also later interviewed in the newspaper.[15]

Honours

In 2017, Matthew Schellhorn was elected a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Musicians.[16]

Arms
Coat of arms of Matthew Schellhorn
Adopted
2017[17]
Crest
Upon a Helm with a Wreath Argent and Sable A demi Bull Sable armed unguled and winding a Triton’s Trumpet Shell held between the forelegs Or. Mantled Sable doubled Argent
Escutcheon
Sable a Cross Ermine between four Triton’s Trumpet Shells in saltire points inwards Or
Motto
MON CŒUR VEILLE
(French for "My heart watcheth")

Publications
  • Schellhorn, Matthew (June 2007). "Les Noces and Trois petites Liturgies: Stravinsky's Influence on Messiaen". In Dingle, Christopher; Simeone, Nigel (eds.). Olivier Messiaen: Music, Art and Literature. Aldershot: Ashgate. pp. 40–62. ISBN 978-0-7546-5297-7.

Discography
  • Herbert Howells: Piano Music, Vol. 1, Naxos Records, Naxos 8.571382 (July 2020)
  • Colin Riley: Shenanigans, NMC Recordings, NMC D241[18]
  • Geoffrey Bush & Joseph Horovitz: Songs, Naxos Records, Naxos 8.571378 (July 2017)[19]
  • Patrick Nunn: Morphosis, Red Sock Records, RSR003CD (February 2016)[20]
  • Ian Wilson: Stations, Diatribe Records, DIACD016 (April 2014)[21]
  • Mulvey: Akanos, Navona, NV5493 (February 2014)[22]
  • Outside, Nonclassical, NONCLSS013 (October 2011)[23][24]
  • Messiaen: Chamber Works, Signum Classics, SIGCD126 (July 2008)[25][26]

References
  1. "Notable alumni". Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  2. "Congregations of the Regent House on 26 and 27 June 1998". Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  3. "Matthew Schellhorn". Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  4. "Afternoon on 3". Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  5. "Le concert de midi et demi". Retrieved 18 March 2014.
  6. "LeFanu Worklist 2014". Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  7. "Ian Wilson compositions". Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  8. Steel-grey splinters (2012), Navona Records
  9. "Newsletter 2011". Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  10. "Ian Wilson: Stations". Retrieved 14 March 2014.
  11. "Messiaen and the freedom of birdsong". Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  12. "The AllMusic Classical Editors' Favorites of 2008". Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  13. "Concert raises money for Christians in the Holy Land". Retrieved 14 December 2014.
  14. Schellhorn, Matthew. "I'm so glad I didn't have to discuss the Assisted Dying Bill with my terminally ill mother". The Catholic Herald. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
  15. "Sometimes it is necessary to speak out". The Catholic Herald. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
  16. "Matthew Schellhorn elected to Worshipful Company of Musicians". Retrieved 9 April 2017.
  17. "October 2017 Newsletter (no. 52) - College of Arms". College of Arms. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  18. "Shenanigans". Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  19. "BUSH, G. / HOROVITZ, J.: Songs (Fairbairn, Schellhorn)". Retrieved 20 June 2017.
  20. "Morphosis". Retrieved 18 May 2016.
  21. "Stations". Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  22. "Mulvey: AKANOS". Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  23. "Outside". Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  24. "Outside". Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  25. "Messiaen: Chamber Works". Retrieved 18 May 2016.
  26. "Chamber works". Retrieved 18 May 2016.
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