Nathaniel Otley

Nathaniel Otley (born 1996 or 1997) is a New Zealand composer, violinist and conductor.

Biography Otley began playing the violin at the age of four. He attended King's High School in Dunedin where he won an Otago Daily Times Class Act in 2015. He graduated from the University of Otago with a MusB (Hons) in performance violin and music composition. He played the violin in the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra, conducted the Dunedin Youth Orchestra and played and sang in several orchestras and choirs. The piece, which is a reflection on the oceans surrounding New Zealand, was composed during his tenure as the composer in residence with the National Youth Orchestra in 2023.

Personal life Otley is married to New Zealand composer Ihlara McIndoe.