David Matthew Brown

Aspiring to art that is equal parts beautiful and intellectual, Philadelphian composer David Matthew Brown synthesizes modality, quartal and quintal harmony, dense polyphony, distinct melody, and a keen sense of direction to create “that which he most wants to hear.” His compositions have been performed, commissioned, and/or recorded by the New Russia State Symphony Orchestra, Csik Chamber Orchestra, Vidin Sinfonietta, International Opera Theater, Network for New Music, LINK Ensemble, 6ixwire Project, and Alter Ego Chamber Opera, of which he was Co-Director and a founding member.

Equally active as a violinist, David is the founder of illumine, a violin-voice-piano trio ensemble that champions its unconventional instrumentation, works by living composers, obscure works of history, and performance practice reform. He has performed as a soloist with orchestras including the Csik Chamber Orchestra (RO)–with which he was also guest concertmaster–the Vidin Sinfonietta (BG), and the Newark Symphony.

Moreover, David is a conductor, tuba player, Celtic fiddler, mandolinist, and has composed over fifty Celtic jigs, reels, hornpipes, and other dance forms. He holds music degrees from West Chester University (BM, ‘11) and the University of Delaware (MM, ’13). By day, he is a professional grassroots activist, Democratic campaign manager, Chair of the Pennsylvania Secular Democrats, member of the Main Line NAACP, and the AFM Local 77.

David Matthew Brown’s tracks

• The Chimes Of The Golden House by David Matthew Brown
• Myrddin by David Matthew Brown
• Erlkönig by David Matthew Brown