Kevin Matheson
Captivating the hearts of audiences
Matheson Brothers
Bringing Music to Life
A Review:
What a conductor said:
What a conductor said:
“a truly astonishing artistic accomplishment…your furious violin solo…is breathtaking. The ensemble's passion and intensity throughout the entire rendition of the Vivaldi, coupled with a sensitive lyricism and unfailing musical intelligence, surely would make the Red Priest smile!
Michael Kosch, composer, New York
What a conductor said:
What a conductor said:
What a conductor said:
“The artistry and talent of these brothers touches my soul and generates wonderful response from those who share their audience…They are truly gifted and disciplined to give outstanding performances time and again.”
Richard McClure, Conductor
Valley Chamber Orchestra
Why We Perform
What a conductor said:
Why We Perform
We love sharing our joy of music with others. Performing live we can share our energy with the audience. We have played in various venues, from small house gatherings to large concert halls in the USA, Europe and Japan. Our live performances are always filled with passion and energy.
Kevin Matheson is an acclaimed violinist known for his expressive artistry and dynamic collaborative work. Kevin was awarded first prize in the Charleston International Music Competition for his performance of Vieuxtemps’ “Souvenirs d’Amérique.” As a Sound Espressivo Competition winner, Kevin has performed as soloist with Orchestra Manhattan, conducted by Karim Said at Carnegie Weil Recital Hall and recorded with the Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic Orchestra in Zlin, Czech Republic for the Cicerone Music and Arts label.
As frequent soloist with the Tahoe Philharmonic Orchestra, Kevin has performed concertos by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Bach, Vivaldi and Sarasate. Additionally, Kevin was soloist for the orchestra’s tour of Croatia and Italy and on their most recent CD. Kevin has performed Bruch and Mozart concertos with the Valley Chamber Orchestra at Hollins University.
Kevin Matheson has presented recitals of George Enescu’s Violin Sonatas at Princeton University and for the Alliance Française de Seattle and American Romanian Cultural Society in Seattle, Washington. Kevin is a frequent recitalist and chamber musician on concert series throughout the Mid-Atlantic States. He has organized new ballet choreography for his performances of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, selections from Bartok’s 44 Duos for Two Violins and other works with the Roanoke Ballet Theatre and Southwest Virginia Ballet.
The Matheson Brothers, as violin-viola duo, received critical acclaim at their Carnegie Weill Recital Hall début as part of the Ibla Grand Prize competition winners’ tour. They have been recognized for their mesmerizing and spirited performances - two perfect virtuosos, playing as one. Their two successful tours to Japan included recorded performances at Yamaha Hall in Tokyo.
Kevin Matheson has commissioned and premiered new chamber music compositions, recorded six CDs and is a Performing Artist for Young Audiences of Virginia, presenting school concerts throughout the state. Kevin has arranged many Broadway, movie, operatic and orchestral works for his violin-viola-piano trio which tours for the Virginia Commission for the Arts. He is concertmaster of the Tahoe Philharmonic Orchestra and the Orchestra of Virginia’s Blue Ridge. He is an Adjunct Instructor at Hollins University.
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