Described as a pianist whose performances “fascinate and enliven the ear and mind” (Fanfare), British musician Matthew Schellhorn has a distinctive profile displaying consistent artistic integrity and a commitment to bringing new music to a wider audience.
His playing is a model of clarity ... a perfect balance of academic rigour allied to musical sensitivity. There is weight and power when the music requires it, but the abiding sense is of precision and poise
MusicWeb International
Matthew Schellhorn is an excellent and intelligent pianist.
American Record Guide
immaculately stylish, raptly concentrated and memorably tender advocacy
Gramophone
Not a nuance was left unexpressed, not a silence given less than its due importance, not an emotional pivot-point neglected.
MusicWeb International
His keyboard performances fascinate and enliven the ear and mind.
Fanfare
superbly performed ... copiously rewarding
Gramophone
Schellhorn possesses a seemingly perfect and complete piano technique ... his readings, always vivid and dramatic, were deeply satisfying.
Musical Opinion
Schellhorn captures a wistful strength that is disarmingly beautiful
MusicWeb International
Schellhorn was in his element, letting the pedalled chords float and calibrating the interplay between darkness and light with fastidious care.
The Independent
Schellhorn’s combination of clarity, sense of line and brilliant technique ... a sequence of deeply felt performances.
Classical Music Daily
Truly revelatory... the embodiment of fine pianism from start to finish.
Pianodao
Considerable virtuosity entirely at the service of musicality.
Musical Opinion

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First Hand Records FHR181 | Released 17/10/2025

Odd Sympathies

For over two decades, Matthew Schellhorn has championed the creativity of living composers through commissions and premières, bringing new music to a wider audience. This album draws together a selection of eclectic and captivating piano works united through shared interpretative insights and deep artistic connections.

Roger Briggs • Diana Burrell • Martin Bussey • Cheryl Frances-Hoad • Michael Zev Gordon • Cecilia McDowall • Robert Percy • Colin Riley • Paul Spicer • Jeremy Thurlow • Tim Watts
 
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