Sarah Oates


Sarah Jane Oates is violinist and associate leader at the Philharmonia Orchestra in London, United Kingdom

Background

Oates was born in Johannesburg, South Africa on 26 June 1976. Her family then moved to Durbanville, Western Cape, South Africa. At the age of nine she started with lessons at the Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre in Parow, South Africa. Louis van der Watt was her teacher.

Education

Oates matriculated at Fairmont High. She went to London, UK to study at Purcell School of Music after she received a bursary in 1992. Yossi Zivoni was the teacher. After that she went to the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, UK. She moved to the United States and studied under Pinchas Zukerman at the Manhattan School of Music. She was later taught by Alexander Kerr

Performances

Oates performed with various groups. At the Sante Fe chamber music festival her performing career started. This was in New Mexico. She has performed violin concertos with:
Oates is a member of the Devich Piano Trio. The trio is:
She is also a part writer of Music books.