Matthew completed a Master's at the Royal Northern College of Music (UK) where he was the recipient of The Riga Heesom Award and supported by the Laurison School Trust.
Matthew's debut in the RNCM’s Il Ritorno d’Ulisse in Patria lead to masterclasses with Sir John Tomlinson and John Shirley Quirk and a love of early music, subsequently he has performed in multiple operas such as; A Midsummer Night’s Dream - "Snug" and Boheme - "Colline" with Opera on Location, The Magic Flute - “Second Priest” and “Sarastro” with Hampstead Garden Opera. Matthew performed with Grange Park Opera for 6 years in chorus and small roles.
In 2020 Matthew Joined the permanent chorus at Opera de Monte Carlo also performing small roles such as “Sargente dei Doganieri” in La Bohême, “Major Domo” in Andrea Chenier, “L’Ufficiale del Registro” Madama Butterfly. He has also had the privilege of touring in the ensemble with Cecelia Bartoli across Europe in a variety of operas and concerts.

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