About
Robert Smith is a graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, having studied under renowned Australian violinist Michele Walsh. During his studies, Robert received both musical and academic awards, including the Richard Pollett Memorial Award, the Ronald Clifford Davis Prize, the Vada Jefferies Bach Prize, the Basil Jones Sonata Prize and the Griffith Future Fund Scholarship. An avid orchestral musician, he has participated in the Australian Youth Orchestra as Concertmaster and Associate Concertmaster in various programs since 2019. After graduating, Robert won a first violin position with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra before accepting a first violin contract with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Robert has also enjoyed performing with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Southern Cross Soloists, Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra, Omega Ensemble and Ensemble Q.
The Concertmaster Chair is generously supported by Ian & Cass George.
Robert Smith was the 2021 recipient of the Richard Pollett Memorial Award.