Carl Doy is a British-born New Zealand pianist, composer, and arranger, famous for his Piano by Candlelight series, which has sold over three million copies worldwide. Born in Camberley, England, in 1947, Doy showed early musical talent and earned a scholarship to the Royal College of Music, where he studied piano, organ, and composition. He began his career on cruise ships before moving to New Zealand in 1973, where he became a leading session musician for TVNZ and arranged major works like the Royal Variety Performance for Queen Elizabeth II and a papal mass. In 1987, he launched Piano by Candlelight, which went platinum in the U.S. and topped charts in New Zealand. His arrangements have been performed by Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, and his Together 10-CD set appeared on Oprah Winfrey’s "Favorite Things." Doy was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his contributions to music and continues to blend classical elegance with contemporary warmth.
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20 Million Views! Thank you so much for all of your support over the years - Carl.
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Here, I perform a rendition of Papa Can You Hear Me? - originally from the Barbra Streisand soundtrack "Yentl'' - arranged on solo piano. You can also enjoy this track on my latest compilation album "Curtain Call", where it sits alongside other favourite interpretations.
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3 months ago | [YT] | 3
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I’m so pleased to share my latest release - my piano rendition of “For Good” from Wicked 💚. With warmest wishes, Carl 🎹
4 months ago | [YT] | 2
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Happy New Year, everyone ✨ Here’s a little piano medley of “Amazing Grace / How Great Thou Art” to start the year, with some beautiful New Zealand scenery - Carl
5 months ago | [YT] | 11
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Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you all! 🎄✨
Thank you so much for all your support this year - see you in 2026!
6 months ago | [YT] | 6
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🎉 1 MILLION VIEWS! 🎉
Thank you so much for 1 million views on “Sting Medley” performed by Martin Winch. I arranged and produced this one, and I’m thrilled to see it resonating with so many of you.
6 months ago | [YT] | 8
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I’ve gathered a selection of my Christmas recordings into one long video for the season - a mix of familiar favourites!
I hope it brings a little comfort and cheer while you’re pottering around or taking a quiet moment. Wishing you a gentle, happy Christmas,
7 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 8
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A little something special today — my piano rendition of Love Story by Taylor Swift ✨. This video is from the wedding of my Executive Producer’s daughter, which I had the privilege of attending. See if you can spot me in the church!
7 months ago | [YT] | 6
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It's beginning to look alot like Christmas! Here I perform 'Silent Night' with NZSO Cellist David Chickering. 🎄 🎁 ✨
7 months ago | [YT] | 5
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Here’s something a little different - 'Golden' from KPop Demon Hunters. I hope you’ll enjoy.
8 months ago | [YT] | 6
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