I am Dominic Henry Matthews, a composer with a diverse portfolio spanning opera, chamber music, and community orchestras. My work merges traditional and contemporary musical styles, often incorporating ancient instruments, electronic music, and innovative soundscapes. Through projects like Tiresias 2.0, I explore themes such as climate change and social media, creating compositions that push boundaries and encourage collaborative interpretations.…

Dominic Matthews

I am Dominic Henry Matthews, a composer with a diverse portfolio spanning opera, chamber music, and community orchestras. My work merges traditional and contemporary musical styles, often incorporating ancient instruments, electronic music, and innovative soundscapes. Through projects like Tiresias 2.0, I explore themes such as climate change and social media, creating compositions that push boundaries and encourage collaborative interpretations.…

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I am Dominic Henry Matthews, a composer with a diverse portfolio spanning opera, chamber music, and community orchestras. My work merges traditional and contemporary musical styles, often incorporating ancient instruments, electronic music, and innovative soundscapes. Through projects like Tiresias 2.0, I explore themes such as climate change and social media, creating compositions that push boundaries and encourage collaborative interpretations.

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Skills

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Composition
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Guitar Pro
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Instrumental
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Music Theory
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Soundtrack
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Experience Level

Composition
Expert
Guitar Pro
Expert
Instrumental
Expert
Music Theory
Expert
Soundtrack
Expert
Vocal
Intermediate
Sibelius
Intermediate
Ableton Live
Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Education

Master of Music at University of Manchester
September 1, 2016 - July 1, 2018
MusM Instrumental and Vocal Composition
Bachelor of Arts at University of York
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2016
Music (2.1)
Master of Music at University of Manchester
September 1, 2016 - July 1, 2018
MusM Instrumental and Vocal Composition (Distinction)

Qualifications

ABRSM Music Theory
July 1, 2013 - July 1, 2013
ABRSM Music Theory (Grade 6 Merit)
RGT Electric Guitar
October 17, 2024 - April 1, 2012
RGT Electric Guitar (Grade 8 Merit)

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other
    uniE613 Tiresias 2.0
    https://youtu.be/dd46sb45Gj4?si=qX3RvMs8DGgKCgWN Developed Tiresias 2.0, an ambitious multimedia composition that merges ancient and electronic instruments to create a unique soundscape exploring themes like climate change and social media. Led research on ancient instruments, collaborating with experts to catalogue new tones and timbres, blending them with modern electronic sounds. Composed a score that is adaptable, using open notation to enable diverse musicians to interpret and perform the work. Coordinated workshops with instrumentalists and specialists, gaining insights to refine the composition. Managed production timelines, fundraising and team collaboration, ensuring smooth project delivery. Secured Arts Council England and PRS funding.…