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Conductor Performer

 

Aidan Oliver is a renowned conductor and choral director in the world of classical music. Born in 1971 in London, England, Oliver grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from a young age. His father was a professional cellist, and his mother was a music teacher. Oliver began playing the piano at the age of five and later learned to play the violin and trumpet. Oliver attended the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he studied conducting under the tutelage of Colin Metters. He also studied choral conducting with Patrick Russill and Paul Brough. After completing his studies, Oliver began his career as a conductor and choral director. One of Oliver's early successes was his appointment as the conductor of the London Symphony Chorus in 2003. Under his leadership, the chorus performed at some of the world's most prestigious venues, including the Royal Albert Hall and the Barbican Centre. Oliver's work with the London Symphony Chorus earned him critical acclaim and established him as a rising star in the world of classical music. In 2007, Oliver was appointed the director of music at Clare College, Cambridge. At Clare College, Oliver was responsible for directing the college's choir and overseeing the music program. Under his leadership, the choir gained international recognition and won numerous awards, including the Gramophone Award for Best Choral Recording in 2010. Oliver's work with the Clare College choir also led to collaborations with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Academy of Ancient Music. Oliver's collaborations with these orchestras resulted in critically acclaimed performances of works by composers such as Bach, Handel, and Mozart. In addition to his work with the Clare College choir, Oliver has also worked with other choirs and orchestras around the world. He has conducted the BBC Symphony Chorus, the City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus, and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, among others. Oliver has also been a guest conductor at numerous music festivals, including the Edinburgh International Festival and the BBC Proms. Oliver's work as a conductor and choral director has earned him numerous awards and accolades. In 2011, he was awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society's Conductor Award for his work with the Clare College choir. In 2015, he was awarded the Cambridge University Musical Society's Conducting Prize. Oliver has also been awarded honorary doctorates from the University of Aberdeen and the University of East Anglia. In addition to his work as a conductor and choral director, Oliver is also a composer. His compositions have been performed by choirs and orchestras around the world, including the London Symphony Chorus and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Oliver's compositions are known for their intricate harmonies and use of traditional choral techniques. Oliver's contributions to the world of classical music have been significant. His work as a conductor and choral director has brought him international recognition and established him as one of the leading figures in the field. His collaborations with some of the world's leading orchestras and choirs have resulted in critically acclaimed performances of some of the most beloved works in the classical repertoire. Oliver's compositions have also been well-received and have added to the canon of classical music.

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