Matthew Motley
Afternoon Concert Host/ProducerA Kansas native, Matthew began his journey south by attending the University of Georgia. It was here that he got his start in public radio, working on WUGA’s classical program Night Music. After graduating in 2024 with degrees in music and computer science, Matthew joined WUOT as host of the Afternoon Concert.
Outside of work, Matthew enjoys baking, reading, biking, and finding any excuse he can to play his tuba.
You can reach Matthew via email.
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Matthew Motley speaks with composer Derrick Skye, conductor Aram Demirjian, and Drummer Obayana Ajanaku about the upcoming world premiere of Skye's concerto Between Suns. -
Matthew Motley speaks with soprano and Executive Artistic Director of the Marble City Opera about their upcoming production of Francis Poulenc's The Human Voice at Historic Westwood. -
Melony Dodson, Matthew Motley, Carter Moore and Todd Steed break down the highlights, the joys, the surprises and the possible philosophical ramifications of Big Ears 2025. Highlights? Regrets? It's all here. -
Cellist, Composer, and Sound Artist Lia Kohl discusses her upcoming performances at the Big Ears Festival, the compositional process between her album Normal Sounds, and her new trio project with Macie Stewart and Whitney Johnson. -
Isabel Crespo Pardo, Kalia Vandever, and Carmen Quill, the artists behind Brooklyn-based collective tilt, discuss their debut album, playing the festival, and what the future holds for the ensemble. -
Matthew Motley speaks with Guest Conductor and Maryville Native Connor Gray Covington about the full circle moment of taking the podium of his hometown orchestra, his approach to music and more. -
Matthew Motley speaks with Maestro Aram Demirjan about the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra's February Masterworks program, featuring works from Ruth Crawford-Seeger, Rautavaara, Smetana, and Mendelssohn. -
Matthew Motley speaks with Principal Second Violin Edward Pulgar, Second Horn Kelsey Bentley, and Cellist Adam Ayers about the upcoming KSO Chamber Classics Concert. -
Matthew Motley speaks with James Fellenbaum, Director of the UT Symphony Orchestra and guest artist Sean Chen, about their upcoming All-Gershwin Concert. -
As Nief-Norf approaches its 20th anniversary and 15th year of its annual summer festival Matthew Motley spoke with Andy Bliss to reflect on the history of the organization and discuss its upcoming season.
