AUSTA Performance Artists Register
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 | |
Bohemian Nigths | Ernie Gruner (violin, mandolin)and Phil Carroll (accordion, vocals) play Gypsy, Klezmer, Middle-Eastern, French, Italian, Russian, jazz and tango music. Weddings, parties and events. Festivals around Australia. Six tours of New Zealand. 2 CDs. View More | VIC | |
Bowlines | Original string music ranging from soulful to passionate. Three violins. Ernie Gruner, Heather Stewart, Jenny Thomas.are experienced in music styles including classical, celtic, klezmer, gypsy, Indian, blues, scandinavian, cajun and jazz ,as well as performance for theatre, dance, circus, visual art. View More | VIC | |
Regent String Quartet | The Regent String Quartet is a group of four highly skilled musicians based in Melbourne, Australia. The group comprises the standard classical string quartet combination of strings: two violins, viola and cello. Regent SQ has over ten years experience of ensemble playing and has played in most of Melbourne’s finest venues. View More | VIC | |
Trio Al Dente | View More | TAS | |
Gabrielle Scherrer | Lots of experience in professional orchestras and chamber music groups as violinist and viola player. Interested in “serious” music making! (Classical) View More | SA | |
Michael Patterson | Versatile violinist and violist. Jazz Gypsy Rock Blues View More | QLD | |
David Sue Yek | David is able to perform a range of both classical and popular music as a soloist or orchestral musician. David has toured extensively the U.S as a part of a rock band as well as played in the Brisbane and Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestras. David has worked on studio projects and also conducted orchestras. View More | QLD | |
Braxton Neate | Experienced cellist available for orchestral, chamber or solo work. Interested in all genres from Sondheim to Stockhausen. View More | NSW | |
Alison Harbottle | I’ve been playing weddings, jingles, albums, chamber music & film scores around Brisbane for the better part of the last 20 years. Classical music is my training, however i also have extensive pop/rock & improvisation experience…charts or no charts, live or in the studio. View More | QLD | |
Aliona Cigulea | I currently have a successful portfolio that includes interpretations of classical works chosen from a wide range of styles. View More | QLD | |
The Gold Coast String Quartet | The Gold Coast String Quartet has an extensive song list of classical and popular music that has been collected over the last decade. We understand the importance of creating an atmosphere and setting an ambience at your event. We are able to perform music that encourages your guests to interact with us, or function as background music. The Gold Coast String Quartet is able to provide music for events over 3 hours. The Gold Coast String Quartet really enjoys performing traditional classical works by the great Italian and German composers such as Vivaldi and Beethoven and Pachabels Canon in D…. View More | QLD | |
Laique | Gypsy jazz band. Great for weddings and receptions and other celebratory events View More | QLD | |
Fiddlesticks | Professional string duets, trios or quartets available for all formal occasions. Classical, Romanian and Jazz available. Price on application and depending on location and length of performance. View More | QLD | |
enHarmonie | Cello-piano duo Allan Hall & Tertia Hogan View More | QLD | |
Martini Strings | Martini Strings has been providing Brisbane events with fine music for over 10 years. Whether in the form of a Quartet or Trio, Quintet or Duo, let us add the finishing touch to your special event! View More | QLD | |
Champagne Strings | The perfect accoutrement for any occasion. The core of this group is a string quartet but also a duet of Guitar and Violin is available. These musicians provide wonderful music for functions, weddings and any social occasion! All musicians are professional with over 100 years of professional performance experience between them from all over the world, from London, Africa, New Zealand and Australia. View More | QLD | |
Aliona Cigulea Strings Trio | The strings trio will bring a touch of refinement, joy and beauty to your event. View More | QLD |