People

Simon Hewett

Simon Hewett studied clarinet and conducting at The University of Queensland, graduating with First Class Honours and a…

Umberto Clerici

Umberto Clerici has gained renown as an artist of diverse and multifaceted talents - with a career spanning…

James Judd

James Judd is internationally celebrated for his musicianship, versatility and deep commitment to the orchestras and musicians with…

Elizabeth Layton

Elizabeth Layton enjoys a varied career performing recitals and chamber music throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Nicole Forsyth

Nicole Forsyth

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus and violist Nicole Forsyth on her experiences at AYO and career…

Sharon Grigoryan

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Sharon Grigoryan on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Rixon Thomas

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Rixon Thomas on his experiences at AYO and career path.

Susan Pierotti

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus and violinist Susan Pierotti on her experiences at AYO and career…

William Philpot

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus William Philpot on his experiences at AYO and career path.

Frankie Lo Surdo

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Frankie Lo Surdo on his experiences at AYO and career path.

Hilary Bruer

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Hilary Bruer on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Eivind Aadland

Long established as one of Scandinavia’s most respected conductors, Eivind Aadland recently renewed his contract as Chief Conductor…

Tahlia Petrosian

Violist Tahlia Petrosian enjoys a multi-faceted career as a soloist, chamber musician, director of KLASSIK underground, creative producer…

Nigel Westlake

Nigel Westlake’s career, spanning almost five decades, began as a clarinettist touring Australia and the world with many…

Lior

Lior burst on to the Australian music scene in 2005 with his debut album - Autumn Flow. Read…

Ensemble Liaison

Described by Limelight magazine as a ‘national treasure’, Ensemble Liaison is one of Australia’s leading internationally acclaimed ensembles.

Leanne Sullivan

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Leanne Sullivan on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Mary Nemet

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Mary Nemet on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Monika Laczofy

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Monika Laczofy on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Rosemary Richards

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Dr Rosemary Richards on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Deborah de Graaff

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Dr Deborah de Graaff on her experiences at AYO and career…

Gladys Chua

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Gladys Chua on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Damien Thomson MBBS FRACP

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Dr Damien Thomson about his experiences at AYO and career path.

Bernard Hoey

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Bernard Hoey on his experiences at AYO and career path.

Belinda Benn

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Belinda Benn on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Anne Henderson

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus and bassoonist Anne Henderson on her experiences at AYO and career…

Elissa Seed

Elissa is an arts management professional and works as Production Manager with the SSO. She tutors the AYO…

Jakub Gaudasinski

Jakub Gaudasinski is a professional studio and live audio engineer, producer, and computational sound designer.

Anne Cawrse

Anne Cawrse is an Adelaide based composer of acoustic orchestral, chamber and vocal music. Read more.

Philip Sametz

Phillip Sametz has spent his working life advocating for music and musicians – in print, on line, on air,…

Angela Turner

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Angela Turner on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Ian Cleworth

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Ian Cleworth on his experiences at AYO and career path.

Cathy Milliken

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Cathy Milliken on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Heather Bills

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Heather Bills on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Jennifer Hoy

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Jennifer Hoy on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Rosslyn McLeod

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Rosslyn McCleod on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Jeffrey Rosenfeld AC OBE

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Dr Jeffrey Rosenfeld AC OBE on his experiences at AYO and…

Pei-Sian Ng

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Pei-Sian Ng on his experiences at AYO and career path.

Kees Boersma

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Kees Boersma on his experiences at AYO and career path.

Mathisha Panagoda

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Mathisha Panagoda on his experiences at AYO and career path.

Catherine Brooks

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Catherine Brooks on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Rosalind Croucher

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Rosalind Croucher on her experiences at AYO and career path.

John Daley

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus John Daley on his experiences at AYO and career path.

Daniel Dean

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Daniel Dean on his experiences at AYO and career path.

Geoffrey Cumming

A reflection by Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Geoffrey Cumming on his experiences at AYO and career path.

Kay Dreyfus (née Lucas)

An reflection by Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Kay Dreyfus on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Haylie Ecker

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Haylie Ecker on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Diana Ford (née Gee)

A reflection by Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Diana Ford on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Jane Morlet Hardie

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Jane Morlet Hardie on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Anne Harvey-Nagl

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Anne Harvey-Nagl on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Alex King

Viola AYO: 1988AYO National Music Camp: 1985-88

Denise Lawrence OAM (née McGarvie)

An reflection by Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Denise Lawrence OAM on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Tobias Lea

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Tobias Lea on his experiences at AYO and career path.

Kwong Lee Dow

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Kwong Lee Dow on his experiences at AYO and career path.

Stephen Leek

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Stephen Leek on his experiences at AYO and career path.

Belinda McFarlane

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Belinda McFarlane on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Anna McMichael

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Anna McMichael on her experiences at AYO and career path.

David Mitchell

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus David Mitchell on his experiences at AYO and career path.

Peter Morrison

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Peter Morrison on his experiences at AYO and career path.

Paul Morton

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Paul Morton on his experiences at AYO and career path.

Jan Gracie Mulcahy

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Jan Gracie Mulcahy on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Ursula Nelius

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Ursula Nelius on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Justin O'Day

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Justin O'Day on his experiences at AYO and career path.

Philippa Paige

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Philippa Paige on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Frank Pam

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Frank Pam on his experiences at AYO and career path.

Li-Wei Qin

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Li-Wei Qin on his experiences at AYO and career path.

Ashleigh Robertson

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Ashleigh Robertson on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Tim Scott

A reflection by Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Tim Scott on his experiences at AYO and career path.

Megan Sterling

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Megan Sterling on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Boyd Strauss

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Prof. Boyd Strauss on his experiences at AYO and career path.

Virginia Taylor

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Virginia Taylor on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Stephanie Vici

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Stephanie Vici on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Sally Walker

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Sally Walker on her experiences at AYO and career path.

Ian Whitney

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Ian Whitney on his experiences at AYO and career path.

Bonita Han-Williams

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Bonita Williams on her experiences at AYO and career path.

John Wion

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus John Wion on his experiences at AYO and career path.

John Garran

An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus John Garran on his experiences at AYO and career path.

Dr Lou Bennett AM

Yorta Yorta Dja Dja Wurrung, Dr Lou Bennett AM is an Indigenous Australian musician, actress and academic researching…

Alexandre Bloch

French-born conductor Alexandre Bloch assumed the position of Music Director of Orchestre National de Lille from the 2016/17…

Lachlan Skipworth

Acclaimed for his evocative and vibrant compositions, Lachlan Skipworth’s music captivates from the very first note.

Ed Le Brocq

Ed Le Brocq is a musical adventurer, teacher, writer, broadcaster and transgender man. He studied viola in Manchester,…

Toby Thatcher

Toby Thatcher is an Australian/British conductor, and Artistic Director of digital contemporary sonic-arts startup Zeitgeist.

Ariel Zuckermann

Conductor Ariel Zuckermann is a musical free spirit and explorer of artistic boundaries. He is music director of…

Sophie Rowell

Recently appointed as the Artistic Director of Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, violinist Sophie Rowell has had an extensive performing…

Slava Grigoryan

Regarded as a ‘wizard’ of the guitar, Slava Grigoryan has forged a prolific reputation as a classical guitar…

Nicholas Carter

The 2022/23 season marks Nicholas Carter’s second as Chief Conductor and Co-Operndirektor of Oper Bern in Switzerland.

Emily Granger

Australian-American harpist Emily Granger has firmly established herself in the Australian concert scene, with a busy performance schedule.

Thomas Allely

Tuba player Thomas Allely hails from Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand. Thomas was appointed Section Principal Tuba of QSO…

Helen Ayres

Helen Ayres is a Doctoral graduate of the University of Melbourne and current violin teacher at Open Music…

Mitchell Berick

Mitchell Berick is a member of the clarinet section of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, a position he has…

Lachlan Bramble

Lachlan Bramble is Associate Principal 2nd Violin of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and violinist with the Benaud Trio.

Merewyn Bramble

Merewyn Bramble is Principal Viola of the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra and holds casual positions with the MSO, OV…

Louisa Breen

Louisa Breen is one of the resident pianists at the Australian National Academy of Music, and one half…

Emma Gregan

Emma Gregan plays Tutti Horn with the ASO and is an Alliance Brass artist. She holds a PhD…

Amanda Grigg

Amanda Grigg is a graduate of the South Australian College of Advanced Education, where she studied percussion with…

Aurora Henrich

Aurora became a permanent member of the double bass section of Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra in 2016, and often…

Zoe Knighton

Zoe Knighton is a founding member and Artistic Director of Flinders Quartet, one of Australia’s finest chamber ensembles.

Mathew Levy

Mathew Levy is a Melbourne based percussionist who currently holds the position of Section Principal Percussion with Orchestra…

Alison Mitchell

Alison Mitchell is the Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Flautist and has a diverse career, as an orchestral musician…

Carlo Antonioli

Carlo Antonioli is one of Australia’s most promising young conductors, and currently serves as Cybec Assistant Conductor Fellow…

Josh Rogan

Australian trumpeter Josh Rogan is currently the Sub-Principal Trumpet of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in New Zealand.

Amanda Tillett

Adelaide-born Amanda Tillett studied at the Elder Conservatorium of Music under the tutelage of Howard Parkinson.

Michele Walsh

A graduate of the University of Adelaide, violinist Michele Walsh undertook further studies in London with violinist Szymon…

Katie Yap

Combining period and modern performance, violist Katie Yap’s love of music was fostered in the school music programs…

Orava Quartet

The Orava Quartet has been hailed by Limelight magazine as “the most exciting young quartet on the block”,…

Jenny Khafagi

AYO violin tutor Jenny Khafagi is a Melbourne-based freelancer with a passion for chamber music

Mark Gaydon

Mark Gaydon has been Principal Bassoonist with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra since 2003.

Satu Vänskä

Born to a Finnish family in Japan, Satu Vänskä has developed an international profile through her position of Principal Violin of…

Brighdie Chambers

Brighdie Chambers is currently Orchestra Manager of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. She commenced her musical career on piano…

Joshua Oates

Joshua Oates returned to Australia to take up the role of Principal Oboe of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra…

Louise King

Louise King is an award-winning, internationally-trained, Australian-made cellist and festival Artistic Director and education designer.

Jonathon Coco

Jonathon Coco began his double bass lessons at the age of nine, learning from Earl Hunter. He later…

Dr Luke Dollman

Dr Luke Dollman is an Australian conductor.

Monica Curro

Monica Curro

Monica Curro is the Creative Director of AYO National Music Camp in 2025. Monica is currently in her…

Flinders Quartet

Melbourne based string quartet with the motto "caring for tradition, daring to be different".