Mateus Belloni
Concertmaster of the S.O.S.O., laureate of the Concorso Argento, and a growing voice in artistic direction and concert production across Europe and Asia.
Years on stage taught him the repertoire. Leading an orchestra as concertmaster taught him something else — how a season actually gets built, decision by decision, long before an audience takes its seat.
From curation to contract, from the empty hall to the sold-out one.
Four areas of work that reinforce one another — none of them functions in isolation.
Artistic Direction
Repertoire curation, soloist selection and the musical identity of seasons and festivals, from the first outline to opening night.
Concert Production
Planning, budgeting and execution of performances — from chamber recitals to multi-city symphonic programmes.
Institutional Partnerships
Coordination between concert halls, sponsors, orchestras and cultural institutions to sustain projects over the medium and long term.
Career Guidance
Strategic support for musicians and ensembles building international careers, from touring schedules to public positioning.
S.O.S.O.
"In Hope and Memory"
New Year's Concerts, China
Concorso Argento
From the stand to the director's desk.
A record built one engagement at a time — each one widening the scope of the next.
Concertmaster debut
Joins the S.O.S.O. (V.Q.A.) as Concertmaster for the International Tour of New Year's Concerts in China, produced by H.A.A.
Wiener Konzerthaus, Vienna
Performs as Concertmaster in "In Hope and Memory" at the Wiener Konzerthaus — a programme built around emerging talent alongside internationally acclaimed artists.
Returns to the podium
Reprises the role of Concertmaster for the orchestra's following International Tour of New Year's Concerts in China.
Laureate, Concorso Argento
Recognised as a laureate of the Concorso Argento, 2025 edition.
Building the next chapter
Expanding from performance into artistic direction and concert production — applying the same discipline behind the stand to the decisions behind the season.
From first conversation to opening night.
Diagnosis
Understanding the goal, the audience and the available budget before any proposal is made.
Curation
Defining repertoire, soloist line-up and format — shaped for the venue and the occasion.
Production
Contracts, logistics, sponsorship and the relationship with the venue — the part the audience never sees.
Stage
Execution, real-time coordination and a review of results at the close of every performance.
A record, not a pitch.
A short list of real engagements and recognitions — verifiable, not promotional.
"In Hope and Memory" — Wiener Konzerthaus, Vienna ↗
Concertmaster, produced by V.Q.A. / S.O.S.O.
International Tour of New Year's Concerts, China
Concertmaster, produced by H.A.A. in partnership with V.Q.A.
International Tour of New Year's Concerts, China
Reprised the role of Concertmaster for the orchestra's following international tour.
Concorso Argento, 2025 Edition ↗
Recognised as a laureate of the competition's 2025 edition.
"Every season is decided months before a single light comes up on stage."
Behind the productionIn his colleagues' own words.
Mr Belloni has fostered style, originality, interest, creativity and excellence in his work as Concertmaster. His easy-going manner and managing skills inspired the members of the orchestra to be motivated and give their best throughout an extremely demanding tour. He has become a tremendous asset to our projects.
Let's plan the next season.
For production proposals, artistic direction, institutional partnerships or representation — reach out directly.