Friday Music Series Presents: Matej Čip

Co-sponsored with the Embassy of the Czech Republic

Matěj Číp is a pioneering cimbalom performer from Hodslavice, Czech Republic. Discovering
his passion for the cimbalom at the age of eight, he has since trained under the Czech Republic’s
foremost cimbalom educators. His talent has earned him prestigious awards, including first prize
at the 2017 International Cimbalom Festival, and a Summa Cum Laude degree with a minor in
Chinese from Northern State University, where he became the first U.S. university-level
cimbalom student.
In 2021, Matěj expanded his horizons at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, where he
broke new ground by integrating the cimbalom with traditional Chinese instruments, culminating
in a performance at the 2022 Winter Olympics. His repertoire spans classical, folk, and jazz,
reflecting his commitment to showcasing the cimbalom’s versatility.
Having recently graduated from BerkleeNYC, Matěj is now based in New York, where he
focuses on expanding awareness of the cimbalom. His work is supported by institutions such as
the Bakala Foundation and Vitreus Foundation. With an international vision, he continues to
share the beauty of the cimbalom with audiences worldwide.

Learn more at cimbalomguy.com