Camden Stewart
Camden Stewart | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2004 (age 21–22) |
| Occupations | Composer, pianist, operatic tenor |
| Years active | 2022–present |
Camden Stewart (born 2004) is a British composer, pianist, and operatic tenor whose work combines contemporary classical piano with operatic voice. He first became known for videos of his public performances shared on social media.[1]
Early life and education
Stewart grew up in London and sang for approximately ten years with the Libera choir before studying at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. During this period, he took private piano lessons while training as a boy soprano, later developing an interest in composition.[1]
Career
Stewart first performed publicly at a piano in London’s St Pancras railway station while preparing for his Grade 8 examination. He later shared videos of his performances online, where his posts on TikTok and other platforms attracted an initial audience.[1]
His performances combine classical piano improvisation with operatic singing and have been described by Classic FM as “blending contemporary classical piano with licks of operatic vocal”. He has stated that he aims to use public performance to broaden access to classical music.[1]
In 2022, Stewart was appointed a Young Ambassador of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation.[2]
In March 2025, several media outlets reported on a viral video showing Stewart being verbally accosted while performing at a public piano.[3][4]
In February 2026, Stewart was selected as one of Classic FM’s “Rising Stars”, an annual selection of 30 classical musicians under 30.[5]
Discography
Studio albums
- Truly Yours (2022)
- Transcendence (2025)
Extended plays
- Lost (2023)[1]
Singles
- "Emotional Intelligence" (2023)
- "Me Vider la Tête" (2023)
- "Water" (2025)
References
- ^ a b c d e Shaw Roberts, Maddy (24 October 2025). "Meet St Pancras station's viral piano star who began as a boy soprano". Classic FM. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ^ "Young Ambassadors". uk.langlangfoundation.org. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ^ "'Hope You Die!': Bystanders Shocked As Man Is Heard In Viral Video Cursing at Popular Black Musician Playing on Public Piano". Atlanta Black Star. 19 March 2025. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ^ BIN. "'Hope You Die': Black Musician Berated While Playing Piano In Viral Video". BIN: Black Information Network. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
- ^ "Classic FM's Rising Stars 2026: celebrating 30 inspiring classical musicians under 30". Classic FM. Retrieved 2026-02-27.