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At the age of 9, Andy won a choral scholarship to Magdalen College, Oxford. At 17, he gained a place at the Royal College of Music, London, where he studied piano, violin and organ. As a professional violinist, he has played at London Sadlers Wells, The National Theatre, The Talk of the Town and was Principal Violinist for the D’Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra. 
From that point onwards he specialised as a keyboard player and has worked extensively in theatre.
He was Assistant Musical Director for the original London West End Productions of: Pirates of Penzance, Blondel, The Wiz, Les Miserables and We Will Rock You. As Musical Director, Andy worked on: The Mikado, Fiddler on the Roof, Joseph and By Jeeves. Other West End credits include: Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Cats, Starlight Express and Mamma Mia.
In addition to working in London's West End, Andy has had a diverse career. For five years, he was accompanist for the international vocal group Cantabile, performing in more than 400 concert and TV appearances. 
Andy has worked with Marti Webb, both as her Musical Director and keyboard player. He was pianist for Dame Shirley Bassey, performing in many concerts and recordings around the world. As a composer, his Combined Arts Project for schools entitled AURORA was selected for presentation at the annual Arts and Music Specialisms Conference at the Barbican Centre, London.
His original songbook, ‘Songs for Young Singers’ was published and his album of original music for trumpet and orchestra ‘The Last Rose of Summer’ is on general release.
Currently, Andy Read is Vocal Coach for Belinda King Creative Productions and visiting lecturer at Performers College. He is also a freelance performer and teacher specialising in piano, musical direction, vocal coaching, aural awareness, fast track theory, composition and improvisation.