Known for his artistic versatility, Dr. Bryan Holt has performed throughout North America and abroad in numerous concert halls and alternative venues. Bryan has appeared with many of the leading ensembles in Canada, including Art of Time Ensemble, Continuum Contemporary Music, New Music Concerts, Tapestry Opera, and Against the Grain Theatre. He has occasionally appeared in the cello sections of the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra, National Ballet of Canada Orchestra, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Esprit Orchestra and other professional ensembles across the GTA.
Bryan is one half of VC2 Cello Duo, a multi genre ensemble that has been hailed by CBC Radio as “a tight unit, with excellent intonation and expression.” The duo’s second album “I and Thou” was nominated for Classical Album of the Year at the 2024 East Coast Music Awards.
Bryan completed his Doctorate of Music at the University of Toronto and also holds a Masters Degree from McGill University. Bryan is a member of the Royal Conservatory of Music’s College of Examiners and has adjudicated several festivals including the Ontario String Association Festival and MusicFest Canada (Nationals). He maintains a private studio in downtown Toronto while also visiting several schools as a guest coach.