Oliver Brett
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Oliver was educated as a music and academic scholar at Tonbridge School in Kent and then at King’s College, Cambridge as organ scholar, from where he graduated with an honours degree in music. At King’s, Oliver was heard by millions worldwide through numerous television and radio broadcasts, most notably the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. As well as accompanying the daily services at King’s, Oliver played in several concerts in the USA, Singapore, South Korea, the Baltic States, Turkey, Scandinavia, as well other venues in Europe and performed with orchestras such as the Philharmonia Orchestra and the Academy of Ancient Music.
As a solo recitalist, Oliver has performed all over England as well as in Holland and Canada. Last year he undertook his first solo tour of the USA performing in venues such as Washington’s National Cathedral. Next Easter, Oliver will return to the USA and will perform in the Church of St. Thomas, Fifth Avenue, New York City.
A keen pianist, Oliver has been an active chamber musician, performing works such as Schubert’s Winterreise, Britten’s Canticles, and most recently, Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto under Stephen Cleobury.
Oliver is a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists, having passed both of his diplomas before leaving school with top prizes. He has studied the organ with Sarah Baldock and continues to study with Thomas Trotter and David Briggs.
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