Biography

Matthew Hunt has performed with vocal ensembles in the United States, England, and Italy, with a focus on oratorio works. In addition to performing as a soloist in Handel’s Messiah, Matthew’s oratorio credits include Lucifero in Alessandro Stradelle’s Esule dalle Sfere, Pilatus in Bach’s St. John Passion, and Lucifero in Handel’s La Resurrezione. Since relocating to Milwaukee, WI, Matthew has performed with the Bella Voce chamber ensemble in Chicago, Music of the Baroque, and been a soloist with the Belle Ensemble and the Milwaukee Chamber Choir in addition to performing with the Hearing Voices contemporary vocal ensemble and continuing as a soloist with and member of Pittsburgh Camerata. While living in Pittsburgh, Matthew performed in various oratorio and concert productions including the Mozart Requiem and Carmina Burana. Matthew appeared in Resonance Works productions of L’elisir d’amore, Falstaff, and in the role of Le Suritendant in Cendrillon. As a member of the professional core of the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, he performed as a soloist in Giacomo Carissimi’s Jephte, Beethoven’s Mass in C, Rossini’s Petite Messe Sollenelle, and Durufle’s Requiem.”