Alex Tsang

About

Alex Tsang is an oboist at the Australian National Academy of Music, studying with Jeffrey Crellin. Originally from Sydney, Alex completed a Bachelor of Music at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, where he studied with principal oboe of Opera Australia, Conall McClure. Since then, Alex has had the pleasure of working with the Sydney Youth Orchestra, Opera Australia, Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra and the Australian Youth Orchestra.

Alex’s dedication to music has been shaped by masterclasses abroad with esteemed oboists such as Nick Deutsch, Ivan Podyomov, and Fabian Thouand. These experiences have broadened his artistic perspective and challenged his technical abilities. Alex also has a passion for the intricacies of oboe reed making, and finds it therapeutic to focus on the detailed, artistic craft.

Photography: Pia Johnson