AUSTA Performance Artists Register

Gregory Lee

Bio: Gregory Lee recently joined the violin section in the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. For the past 16 years, he was Professor of Violin at the University of Oklahoma and Concertmaster of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. Lee has performed with the Oklahoma Chamber Players, Holmberg String Quartet and the Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble in Oklahoma City. The Sydney-born violinist is an alumnus of The Juilliard School, where he studied under the tutelage of Dorothy DeLay and Naoko Tanaka. Subsequently, he earned his master’s and doctorate degrees at the University of Michigan under the guidance of Paul Kantor. Lee’s success in competitions includes…

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Trio Fáilte

Trio Fáilte explores the rich Scottish fiddle and pipe music, creating their unique versions of tunes old and new. Margaret Schlink (viola & fiddle), Fiona Davidson (fiddle) and Krista Low (cello), combine their diverse musical backgrounds of Scottish fiddle, classical and Baroque to bring a distinctive new sound to the Scottish fiddle repertoire.Their innovative arrangements take you from slow expressive melodies to the driving rhythms of jigs and reels … welcome to the music of Trio Fáilte!

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WA
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Apeiron Baroque

Apeiron Baroque was launched in 2022 by newly returned Early Music specialists, John Ma (Violin/Viola/d’amore) and Marie Searles (fortepiano/harpsichord). After honing their skills in the concert halls and ensembles of Europe over nearly two decades, the pair returned to Canberra to reconnect with family and to share their knowledge and experience with Australian colleagues and audiences. Marie and John regularly appear on concert stages in Canberra and around Australia. Taking cues from genres of music such as pub bands, jazz, and folk; Apeiron aims to present high-quality concerts that are honest, raw, and passionate in a casual and relaxed atmosphere….

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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…

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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.

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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,…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Karin Griffin

Violinist Specialist in Blues, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz, Improvising & Reading (including chord charts) in eclectic range and styles Experienced session musician, Solo, band, orchestral, & musicals UK & Australia Karin Griffin has extensive skills and experience playing with some of the worlds leading musicians, and as a highly sought after and experienced session musician is able to not only read “the dots” but charts and improvise across a wide range of styles. She has worked with Bands, Orchestras, Jazz Groups and on Films and TV both as a session player, leader and soloist. She currently plays on: Concert Violin: 1791…

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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…

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Trio Al Dente

Fine music for all occasions. Available for weddings, receptions and functions in the North and North West of Tasmania

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TAS
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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

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Susan Pierotti

A Classically-trained player with over 4 decades of orchestral experience: leading orchestras, avant-garde, chamber music, recordings.

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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.

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VIC