Colin Matthews

After musical studies at Dalhousie and McGill Universities, Colin continued on with a career as both a Chamber Musician and Orchestral cellist. He has played with numerous ensembles and orchestras throughout Canada. Colin has appeared as a chamber musician and solo cellist at such festivals as The Ottawa Valley Chamber Music Festival, and New Music in New Places.

In 2000, after a 15 year absence, Colin returned to Halifax where he is now the head of a vibrant cello studio as well as being the cellist for the Duo "Gatto Dolce, a member of the trio KLM, and the Basso Nova ensemble.  Colin was also the cellist for the critically acclaimed hit stage production "The Satchmo Suite". 

As a chamber musician, Colin has played for Musique Royale, the Scotia Festival of Music and the Dartmouth Community Concert Association. He has participated in the Octagon Music Series as both a soloist and a chamber musician. Colin has been recorded  in film scores, CBC radio broadcasts and performs as Soloist and Chamber Musician on numerous CD's.