CONCERT PIANIST COMPOSER
Oliver believes in making the world a better place through music.
A virtuoso concert pianist & composer committed to using music for positive impact, he garners acclaim worldwide for his extraordinary artistry and captivating performances. Recognised as "A True Master Of His Instrument” (Helen Spoelstra, BBC), ”Outrageously Talented" (Dubrovnik Times), “Oliver Poole le magnifique” (L’Orient-Le Jour), he has enchanted audiences globally, from leading stages to millions for live TV concerts, with his his uniquely phenomenal artistry, electrifying drive and sensational interactive improvisations.
From debuting as a soloist with the British National Youth Orchestra at age eight to acclaimed performances as a soloist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic (with whom he performed the centenary revival of Rubinstein's 3rd Piano Concerto) Grammy winners Czech National Symphony Orchestra and Georgian Philharmonic to name a few, concerts at prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Cadogan Hall, Barbican, Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatoire, St. Petersburg Great Philharmonic Hall, Tbilisi Opera House, Astana Concert Hall, at international festivals and global events including Al Bustan Festival, Henley Festival, Tsinandali Festival, Liszt Festival, London 2012 Olympic Games, Expo Dubai 2020 and EU Culture Week, for charities including the UN World Food Programme, World Aids Day, Teenage Cancer Trust, HemiHelp, Starlight Foundation, Desire Tree Foundation and The Katie Piper Foundation, as well as for the British royal family, his musical journey reflects a dedication to excellence and innovation.
Beyond classical realms, Oliver frequently collaborates with some of the biggest musical figures in a wide range of genres, having composed for Nobel Prize winner Svetlana Alexievich's play, pop stars, world-renowned visual artists, international charities & initiatives, as well as enjoys giving masterclasses and pioneering world-firsts in music technology (with Phoenix Pianos), with his versatility extending to performances with artists such as Grammy winner A.R. Rahman, the Queen Piano Concerto (in collaboration with the band), for prestigious brands such as Loro Piana, Zara and LVMH, and notable events such as the Ambani wedding and exclusively for the global launch of Haig Club by David Beckham.
Oliver also serves as youth ambassador for the International Composers Festival, served as artist in residence at the Opus Theatre (where he co-founded the World Series concert series) and is an artist for EMMA for Peace, a non-profit organisation in collaboration with the UN which promotes music diplomacy.
With recent and current projects including a Sky Arts holiday special and a new album of Plachta's Piano Concerto with Grammy award winners Czech National Symphony Orchestra released in June 2025, Oliver Poole continues to shape the musical landscape with his commitment to making a positive difference.