Tom McGrath (2)

Pianist Tom McGrath was born in Wellington and studied with Diedre Irons at the University of Canterbury and at the Richard-Strauss-Konservatorium in Munich. A prizewinning song accompanist, he participated in courses by Graham Johnson and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau and has performed and recorded in Europe, Japan and New Zealand. He has made two CDs of music by Anthony Ritchie for Ode Records of well as a recording of lieder for Genuin. Since returning to live in New Zealand in 2003, he has performed throughout the country including tours for Chamber Music New Zealand and appearances as soloist with regional orchestras. He also enjoys occasional appearances with 'The Verlaines.' He has been on the staff of the Otago University Music Department since 2004.