Matthew Straw

Described as “powerful and elegant” by Neeme Järvi, Matthew Straw enjoys meaningful artistic collaborations on both sides of the Atlantic. As the Assistant Conductor of the Utah Symphony, Matthew works with Creative Partner David Robertson and Music Director Emeritus Thierry Fischer, and will conduct over 70 performances during the 2023-24 season. In addition, he will assist Kazushi Ono and the Brussels Philharmonic periodically. A two-time winner of the Career Assistance Award from the Solti Foundation US, Matthew became the youngest awardee in the history of the foundation in 2022. In addition, he received the Helen F. Whitaker Conducting Fellowship at the 2019 Aspen Conducting Academy. In recent seasons, Matthew has conducted the Des Moines Metro Opera, New World Symphony, and R