Biography

“Webster was no less brilliant in the Brahms where it was obvious that he simply adored the music, and it was a joy to see a conductor with a genuine sense of wonder.” — The Edinburgh Reporter 

“Schumann suited the young conductor Angus Webster perfectly … the composition breathed so naturally, it was clear and understandable in every measure.” — Opera Plus

“Conducting without score, Webster treated us to plenty of lush Brahmsian melody … definitely a performance with a lot of soul.” — Lark Reviews

Praised for his inspiring musicianship, Angus Webster enjoys a growing career as a conductor and pianist. In recent seasons, he has conducted the Ulster Orchestra, Prague Philharmonia, Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bruckner Orchestra Linz, and Tokyo Symphony Orchestra.

A dedicated chamber musician, in the 2025/26 season Angus performs as a pianist at the Boulez Saal in Berlin and Concertgebouw in Amsterdam with violinist Charlotte Spruit. He also makes his New York debut at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center with violinist and violist Yura Lee.

Angus’ first recording with violinist Irène Duval, featuring works for violin and piano by Fauré and Enescu, was released by Capriccio in 2024. Their second recording together of violin concertos by Schumann, Fauré, and Hahn with the Orquesta Sinfónica de Castilla y León will follow in 2025.

Born in 1999, Angus learned formative lessons at the International Musicians Seminar, Prussia Cove and studied piano with Claudio Martínez Mehner and Alasdair Beatson. After winning the J. Panula International Conducting Competition in 2018, he studied conducting with Esa-Pekka Salonen.

— August 2025