I am absolutely delighted to have been appointed as Principal Conductor of the National Youth Choir (15-18 Years). National Youth Choir is world-renowned for its commitment to creativity, inclusivity and excellence in choral music for all young people, and to be entrusted with the musical leadership of this next generation of singers is a huge honour and a privilege. The choir’s enthusiasm, coupled with the high level of their performances, is infectious, and I’m looking forward to working with the young people and the rest of the team to continue to innovate, inspire, and deliver incredible musical experiences for the young people and for audiences.

Matthew Quinn is a versatile Conductor from Belfast, Northern Ireland, who has a reputation for his exciting and dynamic approach to his music making. He is currently Chorus Director of English National Opera, Musical Director of Cappella Caeciliana, and Musical Director of London Youth Chamber Choir.

Matthew has also worked with Chamber Choir Ireland, Northern Ireland Opera, Opera Collective Ireland/Academy für Alte Musik Berlin, the Ulster Orchestra, RTÉ Concert Orchestra, and the Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble.

During the current season, Matthew will be performing at the BBC Proms and at the Bridgewater Hall, making his debut with Sonoro and the BBC Singers, and conduct a large-scale multimedia performance of Gavin Bryar’s ‘The Sinking of the Titanic’ at Titanic Belfast.

Comfortable across a wide range of choral, orchestral, and operatic repertoire, Matthew enjoys collaborations across many musical styles and genres and is an advocate of new music.