Matthew Tommasini

Matthew Tommasini has had a diverse and successful career in the music industry. Matthew is currently the Director of Very Young Composers & Community Programs at the New York Philharmonic since 2023.

In 2003, Matthew founded Matalex Press, where they composed and published award-winning musical works and collaborated with renowned institutions and artists.

From 2019 to 2023, they worked at The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, initially as the Director of Education and Community Engagement, and later as the Director of Education. In these roles, they spearheaded various education and community engagement initiatives, launched the Young Musicians Innovation Challenge, and streamlined workflows and budgeting processes.

Prior to that, from 2010 to 2019, Matthew held several positions at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, including Associate Professor of Humanities Practice in Music Education. Matthew oversaw a creative arts education program, organized cultural events, and led a diverse team.

From 2015 to 2019, they worked as an English Presenter at Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK), where they delivered concert performance commentary and hosted radio programs on classical music.

Lastly, from 2009 to 2014, Matthew co-founded the Connections Chamber Music Series, a concert series dedicated to contemporary chamber music repertoire. Matthew managed the series, secured grant funding, and provided opportunities for diverse composers.

Overall, Matthew Tommasini has a strong background in music education, community engagement, composition, and performance.

Matthew Tommasini earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Composition from UCLA, where they studied from 1996 to 2000. Following that, they pursued a Master of Arts degree in Music Composition from the University of Michigan from 2000 to 2002. Finally, they completed their education with a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree in Music Composition from the University of Michigan, studying from 2002 to 2005.