Oliver Herbert is a concert cellist known for performances that combine intensity, clarity, and a strong sense of musical direction. As a concerto soloist he has appeared across the Americas and Europe, collaborating with conductors such as Michael Tilson Thomas, Giancarlo Guerrero, Juanjo Mena, Teddy Abrams, and Alexander Shelley.
Listen and learn as Oliver Herbert leads a masterclass with aspiring musicians from Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative (CMPI), the Merit School of Music, and 2026 Festival String Fellows.
Instructor
Oliver Herbert Cello
Venue details
All masterclasses take place in the Choral Rehearsal Room which is located inside the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. It is accessed from the eastern upper walkway. Enter Millennium Park from Randolph Street.
Masterclass
Attending a masterclass
What is a Masterclass
Masterclasses are an opportunity for young professionals and Chicago-area music students to be mentored by visiting artists.
Explore our MasterclassesFree seating options
All of our masterclasses are free for the public to attend on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Plan your visitFeaturing
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
201 E Randolph St, Chicago
The centerpiece for Millennium Park and home of the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus.
Listen and learn as an international lineup of visiting artists lead masterclasses with young professionals and Chicago-area music students.