Oliver Aldort is a 14-year-old musical prodigy who began his musical performing career at age 7, just one year after beginning cello lessons. He plays both the cello and piano at the professional level.
Oliver has performed as a soloist with symphony orchestras in Washington, Boston, and British Colombia, and he is the winner of several state, regional and national music competitions.
In 2007, he won the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) National competition on cello.
Oliver is currently studying cello with world renowned cellist
Lynn Harrell.
"Anybody who expected the Saint-Saens Cello Concerto No.1 (with the Symphony) to be a mere novelty would have been more than surprised. Oliver Aldort may have just turned 11, he may be slightly shorter than his cello, but he already has a remarkable technique, impeccable intonation and produces a fine tone. More than that, though, and unlike a number of teenage wunderkind who have been foisted on the world in the recent years, Aldort doesn't just play the notes, he is clearly a musician and gave a musician's performance. We shall be hearing more from this young man."
—Deryk Barker
Victoria Times Columnist