Nicholas Daniel OBE is one of the world’s leading oboists and one of Britain’s most influential musicians. He has profoundly expanded the oboe repertoire by commissioning and premiering hundreds of new works, alongside building a distinguished parallel career as a conductor.

As a soloist, he has appeared with major orchestras worldwide and is renowned for his wide-ranging repertoire, from Baroque to contemporary music. His recordings have received numerous awards. As a conductor he made his BBC Proms debut in 2004 and works across orchestral and operatic repertoire.

Nicholas Daniel is also a dedicated teacher and chamber musician, including as a founding member of the Britten Sinfonia. His honours include the Queen’s Medal for Music, an OBE (officer of the Order of the British Empire), and the Cobbett Medal for Chamber Music.