Biography

Thomas Dilley is an organist and harpsichordist based in London. He studied at The Queen’s College, Oxford and Toulouse Conservatoire, completing organ scholarships at both H.M. Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace and Truro Cathedral.

During his undergraduate studies at Queen’s, Thomas accompanied the chapel choir, described by Classic FM as ‘one of the world’s most renowned choirs’ for their three weekly services as well as concerts, broadcasts and tours. As a continuo player, he has performed and recorded with some of the country’s leading orchestras, including the Academy of Ancient Music, London Mozart Players and Instruments of Time & Truth. Upon graduating, Thomas won an award from the Eric Thompson Charitable Trust to pursue a year of specialist study in organ and harpsichord in France, performing at major venues including St Sernin Basilica, Toulouse and Le Musée des Augustins as well as The Royal Chapel, Versailles in collaboration with La Maîtrise de Toulouse.

Alongside his Sunday duties as Assistant Organist at All Saints Church, Fulham, Thomas is currently studying for an Artist Masters in the Historical Performance department at Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London with James Johnstone and Nicholas Parle.