Oliver Davis 

Oliver, a baritone based in London, is known for his versatility across Opera, Oratorio, English Song, German Lied, and Choral repertoire. He read Music at the University of Southampton receiving his bachelor's degree with honours, winning the coveted ‘Heather Award’ for his final year performance at the Turner Sims. Oliver is studying the prestigious MA Music Therapy course at the Guildhall School of Music, in addition to voice under the tutelage of Adrian Thompson and piano with the Music Therapist Judith Nockolds. Oliver enjoys engagements with the Crouch End Festival Chorus, performing with world class orchestras including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Czech Symphony Orchestra, Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra and the London Mozart Players; he has subsequently performed with world class soloists including Andrea Bocelli, Hans Zimmer, Sir Bryn Terfel and Dame Sarah Connolly. Concert highlights include Verdi's Requiem at the BBC Proms, performing with Andrea Bocelli at his 30th Anniversary tour at the O2, and performing the “The Armed Man” for its 25th Anniversary conducted by Sir Karl Jenkins at the Royal Festival Hall. 

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As a soloist, Oliver has performed major works such as Handel's 'Messiah' conducted by Daniel Eaton, Mendelssohn's 'Elijah', Stainer's 'Crucifixion' and Fauré's 'Requiem', conducted by Simon Petitte. As a recitalist, he has performed a plethora of English Song, German Lied, and Opera scenes accompanied by distinguished musicians including David Owen Norris, Francesco Izzo, Jack Gonzalez-Harding, and Duncan Honeybourne; who accompanied him during the final round of the John Ireland Prize in 2023. During his undergrad, Oliver was fortunate to perform the world premiere of David Owen Norris 'Letters from Lear' featuring tenor Mark Wilde who played 'Lear'. Future projects include a vocal recital of music by John Ireland, performing Puccini's 'Messa di Gloria' with the Guildhall Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, Schubert's 'Die Winterriese' and Stainer's 'Crucifixion' at St. Mary's Church, Westerham in 2026.

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Sept 2025. Please do not use this biography if it is more than two months old.