Matthew Gee

Matthew is Principal Trombone with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Aurora Orchestra and teaches trombone at the Royal Academy of Music in London. He has performed and taken masterclasses internationally, including festivals in Melbourne, Wellington, New York, Sarajevo, Lieksa (Finland), Isla Verde (Argentina), and Beijing. As a soloist he has recorded four solo CDs and has had a number of works written for him, most notably by Rob Keeley, and Gary Carpenter. He gave the U.K. Première of Kurt Schwertsik's Trombone Concerto and has performed concertos by Berio,, Tomasi, Milhaud, Rimsky-Korsakov, Buxton Orr, Albrechtsberger, and Christian Lindberg's double concerto for trombone and percussion with Dame Evelyne Glennie

Last year Matthew performed in the brass ensemble that accompanied the crowning of King Charles III at the coronation in Westminster Abbey. He is a member of the brass septet Septura, regularly touring, performing and recording with the group. His passion for chamber music has seen him perform with ensembles such as Klangforum Wein, The Chamber Orchestra of Europe, and The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields.

He has performed with orchestras all over the world, including the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and the London Symphony Orchestra, and has recorded and appeared in many film and television scores. Matthew is a Getzen artist.

Concerts:

  • Brass Masters on Stage: Saar Berger & Matthew Gee

    2024 July 27th 7 PM
    Lieksa Cultural Centre

    The anticipated brass masters, Saar Berger on the French horn and Matthew Gee on the trombone, return once again to Lieksa Brass Week. The concert brings together two masters of brass instruments. The previous performances of both musicians at Brass Week have made a significant impact, and their return is a much-awaited event. This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy the performances of two top musicians.

  • Candle Concert

    2024 July 31st 9.30 PM
    Lieksa Church

  • Masters' Evening: The Venice Carnival

    2024 August 2nd 6 PM
    Lieksa Cultural Centre