AUSTA Performance Artists Register
![]() | John Ma | John Ma is a Violinist/Violist and Viola d’amore player specialising in Early Music. He has performed with groups around the world including Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra (NL), Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (UK), Academia Montis Regalis (IT), Bach Collegium Japan (JP), Musica Poetica (NL), Apollo Ensemble (NL), Fantasticus (NL), New Collegium (NL), Collegium 1704 (CZ), Helsinki Baroque Orchestra (FIN), B’Rock (BG), Trondheim Baroque Orchestra (NOR). In Australia, John has appeared with Pinchgut Opera, Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Australian Haydn Ensemble, Canberra Symphony Orchestra, Salut!, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Victoria, and Sinfonia Australis. As a teacher and ensemble leader, he is keen… View More | ACT |
![]() | Farinelli’s Ground | Farinelli’s Ground is a chamber ensemble composed of Early Music specialists from diverse musical and cultural backgrounds who place an emphasis on engaging performances that are influenced by the study historical performance practice. The individual performers in this ensemble have performed or recorded with various respected ensembles throughout the world and Europe and likewise, Farinelli’s Ground performs regularly in various locations in Europe and Australia. View More | ACT |
![]() | Nanda Hong | A graduate from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, Nanda has training in both solo and orchestral performance through positions held such as Concertmaster of the University of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and tutti player of the Australian Youth Orchestra and Australian Discovery Orchestra. She has performed solo and chamber works in masterclasses by the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) and Mimir Chamber Music Festival in Melbourne. During her university degree, Nanda participated in the Conservatorium’s Concertmaster Mentorship Program for three years, focusing on the artistry of orchestral musicianship and leadership under the guidance of conductor Richard Davis and violinists Dr. Arna Morton,… View More | VIC |
![]() | Flamingo Strings | Flamingo Strings are a Perth based educational string quartet aiming to bring high level concert performance to primary aged children in a fun, casual and engaging way. View More | WA |
![]() | Kejafi | Kejafi play traditional and original music celebrating the deep Australian and Scottish connection. The Sydney-based trio create an exciting and energetic sound with duel fiddles, octave mandolin and moving songs. View More | NSW |
![]() | Trio Cavallaro | Trio Cavallaro are a chamber opera ensemble based in Melbourne and Sydney. Their focus is on regional touring and staging works arranged for a combination of solo, duo and trio settings. With a wealth of training between them as well as investment in performance research, the Trio do not hold back and dive into the most ambitious of works. In July 2020, they recently released their debut album with Italy’s leading classical music label ‘Stradivarius Milano Dischi’ whilst collecting a large following in both Australia and abroad. View More | VIC |
![]() | Karin Griffin | Semi acoustic 4 & 6 string octave violin Electric Violin (efx pedals) Specialist in Blues, gypsy jazz, improvising & reading (including chord charts) in eclectic range and styles Experienced session musician, Solo, band, orchestral, & musicals UK & Australia View More | QLD |
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![]() | UWA Conservatorium of Music | As one of Australia’s leading music schools in one of the world’s leading universities, the UWA Conservatorium of Music transforms individuals to release their full creative potential. Each year, we present a vibrant program of concerts and events that showcase our young emerging artists and the finest musical talent locally, nationally and internationally. View More | WA |
![]() | Virginia Weekes | Virginia has enormous experience as a soloist, an orchestral and chamber music player, and as a freelance player for session work in popular/jazz fields. She has performed concerti ranging from Vivaldi and Bach through to Sculthorpe with various orchestras, and gave the second Australian and first Victorian performance of the Alban Berg Chamber Concerto for Violin, Piano and 13 Wind Instruments, with Geoffrey Simon conducting. Virginia held permanent positions in both the Melbourne and Sydney Symphony Orchestras, the Elizabethan Sydney Orchestra, and later the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, for many years, and was a member of the Victorian String… View More | SA |
![]() | Karin Griffin | Karin Griffin has extensive skills and experience playing with some of the worlds leading musicians. She currently plays on a 1791 Bernhard Viedenhoffer concert violin, a Bridge Dragon 24k gold electric violin, a Spur semi acoustic 4 string and soon a specially commissioned 6 string Spur semi acoustic violin. Karin has multi faceted skills reading & sight reading both written music & chord charts or improvising in most musical styles specialising in Blues and Gypsy Jazz View More | WA |
![]() | Suzie G | “Suzie G” – international electric violinist performer, director of Suzie G Music and 1st violinist and creator of Maske Electric String Trio. Performs her “The Aussie String Diva” show on international cruise ships and at sell out venues in Australia. Another string to her bow is her electric all female string trio Maske who has performed in over 17 countries world wide. Specializing in high- energy “Classical Pop” fusion. Suzie is now producing with local Australian artists and teachers her motivational string presentations aimed at presenting the electric violin to high school students. View More | QLD |
![]() | Raquel Bastos | Raquel is an active and vibrant musician and educator based in Brisbane, who performs regularly with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, the QSO Chamber Players Series, Collusion and Southern Cross Soloists. Internationally, she has worked with various orchestras and performed as a soloist and chamber musician throughout Portugal, UK, Germany, Switzerland, South Africa, United States and China. Raquel performed in New York for violist Kim Kashkashian and has given recitals in Portugal and New Zealand at the International Viola Conferences alongside the most renowned violists of her generation. Most recently, Raquel has launched the CD Essencia Urbana of compositions for viola… View More | QLD |
![]() | Trio Al Dente | Fine music for all occasions. Available for weddings, receptions and functions in the North and North West of Tasmania View More | TAS |
![]() | Tres Classique | Specialists in Classical Music Combining Flute, Strings, Harp and Voice Add a touch of elegance to any occasion: Wedding Ceremony, Reception, Party or Corporate Entertainment Perth, Western Australia View More | WA |
![]() | Susan Pierotti | A Classically-trained player with over 3 decades of orchestral experience: leading orchestras, avant-garde, chamber music, recordings. View More | VIC |
![]() | Sarah Nieuwkerk | Toured overseas with Chamber Strings of Melbourne, Freelance Orchestral Playing, Amateur Musicals, Solo Artist with Chamber Strings of Melbourne and Violino Romantico is Chamber Group. View More | VIC |
![]() | Andrew Metaxas | Formerly a permanent member of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (1985-2001), I have been freelancing with the Melbourne and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestras since 2001. I have also played for several chamber ensembles drawn from WASO and TSO, most recently touring the Schubert “Trout” Quintet for Virtuosi Tasmania. Since moving in Melbourne in September 2010, I have played with the MSO and have been involved in recording film soundtracks. View More | VIC |
![]() | Ernie Gruner | Specialising in klezmer and gypsy styles. Also jazz, Irish, French, Italian, and more including classical variations. Experienced with weddings, birthdays, galleries, events. View More | VIC |
![]() | Violino Romantico | We are a violin duo who play for weddings and corporate functions but can be a fabulous addition to any event. Can become a trio with the addition of a piano. View More | VIC |