A native of the UK, Andrew Arthur enjoys a busy and varied freelance career that has seen him perform extensively throughout the United Kingdom and on tour across Europe, South Africa, Canada, Singapore and the USA. Best-known for his work in the field of historically informed performance, he is in regular demand as a director, soloist, accompanist and continuo player, working with many of the UK’s leading period-instrument orchestras and professional choirs. Andrew’s concerto, recital and chamber-music engagements encompass organ, harpsichord and fortepiano literature and his multifarious CD recordings as both keyboard-player and conductor have been met with wide critical acclaim.

Andrew continues to hold long-term positions as Associate Director of The Hanover Band and as Musical Director of his own period-instrument ensemble and vocal consort, Orpheus Britannicus. From 2006-2014 he was Principal Conductor of the Euterpe Baroque Consort, based in Antwerp, Belgium and, as a member of the Artistic Leadership Team here at the Carmel Bach Festival, he has served as a Director and as Principal Organist & Harpsichordist since 1999.

Andrew is a Fellow of Trinity Hall in the University of Cambridge where, in addition to his primary College responsibilities as Director of Music and Director of Studies in Music, he is also Coordinator of the University’s Organ Scholarship Scheme and Chairman of the University’s Organ Scholars’ Forum. Amongst his diverse portfolio of musical activities, he works throughout the academic year training the Organ Scholars and conducting the Chapel Choir at Trinity Hall with whom, in addition to their regular schedule of services in the College Chapel, he undertakes a number of concerts, recordings and foreign tours.

For further information, please visit www.andrewarthur.com