Matthew Billing

Matthew Billing is Section Leader Clarinet with National Symphony Orchestra Ireland, having previously held the position of Sub-Principal and E-flat Clarinet. He has appeared as a soloist with the orchestra on several occasions, performing works by Mozart, Copland and Weber.

He has worked extensively with orchestras including the Philharmonia, Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Ulster Orchestra.

Matthew graduated with First Class Honours from the Royal Academy of Music in London, of which he is an Associate. During his studies, he won the Geoffrey Hawkes Clarinet Prize and was a member of the Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester.

An active chamber musician, he performs throughout Ireland with the Clarion Trio. He is also a highly experienced teacher and has taught E-flat clarinet at the Royal Irish Academy of Music for over 20 years.