Internationally acclaimed concert harpist

Internationally acclaimed concert harpist, Oliver Wass weaves enchanting and virtuoso live performances into stories of the workings of his instrument and the world of classical music.
Oliver uses his harp as an illustrative device for his storytelling, and in return his stories provide special insights into the technical challenges and pieces he performs.
Oliver performs all around the world, with regular appearances at top UK venues including the Wigmore Hall and the Barbican Hall. He has won first prize at various prestigious international competitions including in the UK, Italy, Slovenia and Hungary. He plays with world-famous orchestras, including the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra and London Symphony Orchestra.

Notably for a harpist his age, he has performed every major harp concerto. This includes Lyra Angelica with the Philharmonia Orchestra, the Mozart Flute and Harp Concerto with The Mozartists at the Wigmore Hall, the Debussy Danses with 12 Ensemble at the Wigmore Hall, and he has directed the Handel Harp Concerto in the Barbican Hall.

His recitals at the Purcell Room and Wigmore Hall were praised by the music press for his “tremendous dynamism” and "remarkable range of timbres and warmth of tone”.

Oliver was a huge hit! He had a lovely blend of personal warmth, self-deprecation and phenomenal musical talent.

Far better than the usual … we should have a musician every year. The table were buzzing!

It was fascinating to hear him explain how the harp works, as well as the technical challenges of playing the pieces. His technique is absolutely incredible and we were all spell-bound by his playing.”