Kevin Matheson is an acclaimed violinist known for his expressive artistry and dynamic collaborative work. He was awarded First Prize in the 2021 Charleston International Music Competition for his performance of Vieuxtemps’ Souvenirs d’Amérique.
As part of a violin–viola duo with his brother, Matheson received critical praise at their Carnegie Weill Recital Hall début during the Ibla Grand Prize winners’ tour, where critics noted their mesmerizing, spirited performances — two perfect virtuosos, playing as one. The duo has toured extensively, including two successful tours in Japan featuring recorded performances at Yamaha Hall in Tokyo.
Matheson has appeared as a soloist with orchestras including the Irish Sinfonietta Orchestra in New York City in Vivaldi’s Four Violin Concerto, and the Valley Chamber Orchestra at Hollins University in concertos by Bruch and Mozart. A frequent recitalist and chamber musician, he performs widely throughout Virginia. He has notably collaborated with the Roanoke Ballet Theatre and Southwest Virginia Ballet, commissioning and organizing new choreography for works such as Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, and Bartók’s 44 Duos.
He has arranged numerous Broadway, operatic, film, and orchestral selections for his violin–viola–piano trio, which tours under the Virginia Commission for the Arts. Matheson has also commissioned and premiered new chamber works, recorded five CDs, and serves as a Performing Artist for Young Audiences of Virginia, presenting educational concerts across the state.
Kevin Matheson is Concertmaster of the Orchestra of Virginia’s Blue Ridge and Adjunct Instructor at Hollins University.