Author Archives: Matthew Barley

Lovely to be back in Zagreb which is looking picturesque, especially the old town, covered in snow and ice. I’ve been giving some masterclasses to talented cellists, and had a […]

I’ve just been told about a couple of new reviews for CDs by my group, Between The Notes, and I’m delighted to say that they were really positive ones – […]

Back home after an inspiring weekend with 15 of the Aldeburgh Young Musicians: they are an exceptionally eclectic group of youngsters ranging from serious post-punk rock guitarists, to avant-garde composers […]

Last night was the first performance of my arrangement of Schumann’s Adagio and Allegro at the Royal Festival Hall with the London Chamber Orchestra. It was a charity gala raising […]

I had a great afternoon today, working with 23 young Swedish cellists in a town near the Arctic Circle called SkellefteÃ¥ (I’m so pleased I found the key that makes […]