Matthew Rehfeldt, Master Cellist, to Perform

Nov. 6 at  7 p.m. at Random Howse

— from Pamela Wright —

Come hear Matthew Rehfeldt perform diverse styles of music from three centuries on cello, classical and electric guitar in this electrifying CD release celebration. ($10 cover).

Matthew Rehfeldt, cellist and guitarist, was born into a musical family. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Redlands with a major in cello performance and a minor in classical guitar. He studied cello with Rick Mooney, Joyce Getting (U of R), Barton Frank, Ray Davis (principal cello emeritus, Seattle Symphony) and guitar with Terry Graves (De Falla Trio). Matthew was honored with the University of Redlands Most Outstanding Performer Award and was also winner of the Redlands Bowl Competition. He has performed as featured soloist with the Whatcom Symphony, the University of Redlands Chamber Orchestra, the Starry Night Orchestra and twice with the Skagit Symphony, including their Opening Night at McIntyre performance. Matt recently performed a concerto at Benaroya Hall in Seattle

A chamber music enthusiast, Matthew has frequently been featured as soloist and collaborator in the First Sunday at St. Paul’s and the Music for a Starry Night concert series’, both in Mount Vernon, WA, and the LaConner Institute of Performing Arts concert series. In 2007, Matt was invited to perform as an international soloist and chamber musician in the Monteverde Music Festival in Costa Rica. In 2009, he was featured live performing on cello and guitar for National public radio with violinist Anna Schaad. He is a co-founding member of Trio Lumina and founder of the Bach to Rock concert series.

Mr. Rehfeldt has held the post of principal cellist for the Southern California Youth Orchestra, Claremont Young Musicians’ Orchestra, University of Redlands Chamber Orchestra, Mancini Symphony of the Desert, Cascade Symphony, Skagit Opera, and is currently principal cellist for the Starry Night Chamber Orchestra. Matt teaches cello and guitar in his private home studio and is currently a freelance cellist and guitarist performing regularly as soloist, principal cellist, classical and rock guitarist and chamber musician throughout Western Washington and abroad. Matt’s recordings include a highly acclaimed CD set of all six Bach Suites for Solo Cello, Baroque Concerti on Electric Guitar and Bach to Rock, all available on CD Baby, Amazon and itunes.