Duo Lamell-Matthys

Formed in 2019 when Nathalie Matthys and Josef Lamell met at Indiana University’s renowned Jacobs School of Music, Duo Lamell-Matthys is now based in Vienna. Their shared love of music, collaboration, and creative exploration forms the foundation of their partnership. The duo combines Nathalie’s passion for crossover music and Josef’s talent for arranging to create programs that go beyond the mainstream clarinet-piano repertoire, offering diverse and engaging experiences to audiences.

Duo Lamell-Matthys has performed across Europe and the United States and collaborated with artists and organizations including Paul Gulda, Roby Lakatos, Dirk Brossé, Musicorum Festival Brussels, Leopold Museum Wien, Euterpe Kortrijk, Arte Amanti Belgium, and Take 5 Vienna. Their performances reflect a new generation of versatile classical musicians, blending classical, contemporary, and crossover styles.

Josef Lamell holds degrees in music and computer science from institutions in the U.S. and Austria. He performs internationally as a soloist, chamber musician, and arranger, with orchestral experience including the Cleveland Orchestra and the Houston Symphony.

Nathalie Matthys is an acclaimed pianist and vocalist, with a Master of Music from the Royal Conservatory of Ghent and advanced studies in the U.S. She performs widely in both classical and jazz settings and is active as a teacher, organizer, and online creator.

Together, Duo Lamell-Matthys captivates audiences with their dynamic artistry, engaging stage presence, and innovative programs.

More info:
 www.joseflamell.com
www.nathaliematthys.com

Featured Performances

Eddie Daniels / Stephen Sondheim: Etude of a Woman / Pretty Women
Original arrangement by Duo Lamell-Matthys (Live in Bruges, 2024)
▶️ Watch on YouTube

Francis Poulenc: Sonate pour clarinette (Vienna, 2023)
I. Allegro tristamente
▶️ Watch on YouTube
II. Romanza
▶️ Watch on YouTube
III. Allegro con fuoco
▶️ Watch on YouTube

Jacques Brel / Toots Thielemans: Ne me quitte pas
Arranged and performed by Duo Lamell-Matthys (Das Vindobona, Vienna, 2023)
▶️ Watch on YouTube

A man playing a saxophone on stage, wearing glasses, a white dress shirt, a grey vest, and a tie, with a music stand in front of him against a black background.
A woman playing piano and a man playing clarinet on stage at the Art Amanti International Chamber Music Festival in Belgium.
A young woman playing a black Steinway & Sons grand piano on a stage with a wooden wall background.