Bryn Keane, double bass
Bryn first picked up the Double Bass 10 years ago after being inspired by Australian bassist Shannon Birchall. Since then he has studied under the guidance of Chloe Ann-Williamson, Marian Heckenberg and Dušan Walkowicz. He has also had the privilege of working closely with Damian Eckersley, Professor Tim Dunin and Max McBride who he met through the Australian Youth Orchestra.
Bryn has been a member of Queensland Youth Symphony from 2013 till the 2017 QYS International Tour and has been a participant in various Australian Youth Orchestra programs, including the 2016 International Tour, since 2014.
In 2017 he was an emerging artist at the Coramba Chamber Music Festival working alongside accomplished musicians including Paul Dean, Trish O’Brien and Stephen Emmerson.
He is currently in his second year of a Bachelor of Music at the Queensland Conservatorium and is looking forward to performing in the world premiere of Dry River Run as well as Mahler 8 later in the year.
This is what Bryn said after his performance in Concert 1:
"Having the opportunity to perform with Ensemble Q has been one of the most inspiring experiences I have had. The rehearsals were both intensive and slightly terrifying for me but simultaneously the most enjoyable and formative rehearsal experiences I have ever had. I had thought originally that performing with musicians of such a high calibre would be daunting too, however the atmosphere on stage was the most welcoming and trusting environment that I have felt. Working closely with
such amazing musicians has certainly motivated me to push myself even harder than before. I can certainly say that working as a part of Ensemble Q will be a highlight of all my experiences for a long time. Thank you to Trish and Paul for giving me this wonderful opportunity!"
Bryn has been a member of Queensland Youth Symphony from 2013 till the 2017 QYS International Tour and has been a participant in various Australian Youth Orchestra programs, including the 2016 International Tour, since 2014.
In 2017 he was an emerging artist at the Coramba Chamber Music Festival working alongside accomplished musicians including Paul Dean, Trish O’Brien and Stephen Emmerson.
He is currently in his second year of a Bachelor of Music at the Queensland Conservatorium and is looking forward to performing in the world premiere of Dry River Run as well as Mahler 8 later in the year.
This is what Bryn said after his performance in Concert 1:
"Having the opportunity to perform with Ensemble Q has been one of the most inspiring experiences I have had. The rehearsals were both intensive and slightly terrifying for me but simultaneously the most enjoyable and formative rehearsal experiences I have ever had. I had thought originally that performing with musicians of such a high calibre would be daunting too, however the atmosphere on stage was the most welcoming and trusting environment that I have felt. Working closely with
such amazing musicians has certainly motivated me to push myself even harder than before. I can certainly say that working as a part of Ensemble Q will be a highlight of all my experiences for a long time. Thank you to Trish and Paul for giving me this wonderful opportunity!"
David Shaw, flute
David Shaw is a music performer and educator based in Orange, NSW. In previous years, he studied flute at the Australian National University, under Virginia Taylor and Vernon Hill, then later in Melbourne at the Australian National Academy of Music, also under Virginia Taylor. He has been heavily involved in orchestral and chamber music performances, in recent times touring with the Australian Youth Orchestra as principal flute, and playing casually with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Victoria and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.
As a soloist, David has performed predominantly flute both for and with many highly regarded international artists. At the Australian Flute Festivals in 2013 and 2015, David progressed through to the final (2013) and semi-final (2015) of the open competition. In 2016, David toured Europe and China with the Australian Youth Orchestra as principal flute, and also travelled on a scholarship to have lessons with teachers such as Felix Renggli, Andrea Lieberknecht, and Thies Roorda. The Australian National Academy of Music asked David back in 2016 to perform WA Mozart’s flute concerto in G major, under the baton of Ilych Rivas, a highlight of his solo career to date.
David was a mentee in the 2017 program, performing Paul Dean's Jasper and Charlie wind quintet and Mahler 4. He was considered outstanding and has been invited for a second year to perform in the first concert.
Image courtesy of Orange Regional Conservatorium
As a soloist, David has performed predominantly flute both for and with many highly regarded international artists. At the Australian Flute Festivals in 2013 and 2015, David progressed through to the final (2013) and semi-final (2015) of the open competition. In 2016, David toured Europe and China with the Australian Youth Orchestra as principal flute, and also travelled on a scholarship to have lessons with teachers such as Felix Renggli, Andrea Lieberknecht, and Thies Roorda. The Australian National Academy of Music asked David back in 2016 to perform WA Mozart’s flute concerto in G major, under the baton of Ilych Rivas, a highlight of his solo career to date.
David was a mentee in the 2017 program, performing Paul Dean's Jasper and Charlie wind quintet and Mahler 4. He was considered outstanding and has been invited for a second year to perform in the first concert.
Image courtesy of Orange Regional Conservatorium
Nathan Greentree, viola
Nathan appeared in the 2017 mentorship program, and as a result of his brilliant playing, has been selected as again for 2018.
Sydney based violist Nathan Greentree took up the viola in 2012, having previously studied the violin with Charmian Gadd and Marina Marsden. In 2015, he completed his Bachelor of Music (Performance) degree at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, under the tutelage of Sydney Symphony Orchestra Principal Violist, Roger Benedict. Whilst at the Con, Nathan was the recipient of the Frank Hammond Merit Scholarship, the Helen Bainton Award for most outstanding violist with the highest viola mark and was Principal Viola in the Conservatorium’s Chamber, Symphony and Tour Orchestras.
Last year, Nathan was the first person to be selected into both the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s Emerging Artist and Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s Fellowship programs in the same year. As a result, he was very fortunate to tour and perform alongside such incredible musicians as Pekka Kuusisto, Meta4 string quartet, James Ehnes and members of the ACO and SSO. A particular highlight of his year was the opportunity to perform the Mendelssohn Octet alongside one of his idols, Pinchas Zukerman, at the Sydney Opera House. From 2012-2015, Nathan was a member of the Sydney Symphony Sinfonia and in 2014, he also performed as a guest musician with the London Symphony Orchestra. Since completing his EA year, Nathan has toured nationally and recorded with the ACO.
Nathan really enjoys playing chamber music and in 2014 and 2015, he attended the Conservatorium’s Estivo Chamber Music Summer School in Italy as part of the ‘4’ String Quartet. Whilst there, they performed in Verona and Mantova and received intensive lessons with the Goldner and Amaryllis String Quartets. The quartet have performed on Channel 9’s Today Show, Fine Music 102.5FM, the Sydney TedX talk and were finalists in the 2014 Musica Viva Chamber Music Awards. He is also the violist in the Musica Intima Ensemble, a quartet that aims to perform a broad range of classical repertoire to all sorts of audiences in small salon style venues.
Nathan has participated in masterclasses with Lang Lang, Vadim Gluzman, Wolfram Christ, Paul Silverthorne, Carolin Widman, Ivo-Jan van der Werff and William Coleman.
*As a result of Nathan's outstanding performances in 2017 and Concert 1 2018, we are delighted to offer Nathan a core position alongside Tobias Breider for future Ensemble Q concerts.*
Sydney based violist Nathan Greentree took up the viola in 2012, having previously studied the violin with Charmian Gadd and Marina Marsden. In 2015, he completed his Bachelor of Music (Performance) degree at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, under the tutelage of Sydney Symphony Orchestra Principal Violist, Roger Benedict. Whilst at the Con, Nathan was the recipient of the Frank Hammond Merit Scholarship, the Helen Bainton Award for most outstanding violist with the highest viola mark and was Principal Viola in the Conservatorium’s Chamber, Symphony and Tour Orchestras.
Last year, Nathan was the first person to be selected into both the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s Emerging Artist and Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s Fellowship programs in the same year. As a result, he was very fortunate to tour and perform alongside such incredible musicians as Pekka Kuusisto, Meta4 string quartet, James Ehnes and members of the ACO and SSO. A particular highlight of his year was the opportunity to perform the Mendelssohn Octet alongside one of his idols, Pinchas Zukerman, at the Sydney Opera House. From 2012-2015, Nathan was a member of the Sydney Symphony Sinfonia and in 2014, he also performed as a guest musician with the London Symphony Orchestra. Since completing his EA year, Nathan has toured nationally and recorded with the ACO.
Nathan really enjoys playing chamber music and in 2014 and 2015, he attended the Conservatorium’s Estivo Chamber Music Summer School in Italy as part of the ‘4’ String Quartet. Whilst there, they performed in Verona and Mantova and received intensive lessons with the Goldner and Amaryllis String Quartets. The quartet have performed on Channel 9’s Today Show, Fine Music 102.5FM, the Sydney TedX talk and were finalists in the 2014 Musica Viva Chamber Music Awards. He is also the violist in the Musica Intima Ensemble, a quartet that aims to perform a broad range of classical repertoire to all sorts of audiences in small salon style venues.
Nathan has participated in masterclasses with Lang Lang, Vadim Gluzman, Wolfram Christ, Paul Silverthorne, Carolin Widman, Ivo-Jan van der Werff and William Coleman.
*As a result of Nathan's outstanding performances in 2017 and Concert 1 2018, we are delighted to offer Nathan a core position alongside Tobias Breider for future Ensemble Q concerts.*
Rollin Zhao, violin
Rollin Zhao is a graduate of the University of Queensland, completing a Bachelor of Music degree with first class honours in 2016. During his tertiary years, he studied with Adam Chalabi, Robin Wilson and Spiros Rantos, and from 2014 to 2015 he studied at the Australian National Academy of Music. As a soloist, Rollin performed alongside other young musicians at the inaugural Lucas Parklands Young Musicians Festival in 2014. That year he was also a finalist in the Kendall National Violin Competition and received the Bach Prize and Audience Choice Award. A member of the Australian Youth Orchestra since 2012, Rollin is a recipient of the Richard Pollett Memorial Award.
Since returning to Brisbane in 2016, Rollin has been active as a freelance musician and is a founding member of the Recreate Project, a group dedicated to reimagining classical works for the purposes of relieving anxiety and stress through music. Throughout 2017, he toured regional Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia as an Emerging Artist with the Australian Chamber Orchestra Collective. This year Rollin has also been selected to be part of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra fellowship program.
Rollin performed in Concert 2 on May 24 in the Brahms Clarinet Quintet
Since returning to Brisbane in 2016, Rollin has been active as a freelance musician and is a founding member of the Recreate Project, a group dedicated to reimagining classical works for the purposes of relieving anxiety and stress through music. Throughout 2017, he toured regional Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia as an Emerging Artist with the Australian Chamber Orchestra Collective. This year Rollin has also been selected to be part of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra fellowship program.
Rollin performed in Concert 2 on May 24 in the Brahms Clarinet Quintet
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Kiran Phatak, flute
Kiran Phatak is one of Australia's most versatile and accomplished young flautists. The winner of the Australian International Flute Competition in 2013, Kiran was also a finalist and prize-winner in the 2014–15 ABC Symphony Australia Young Performer of the Year Awards. He has performed as a concerto soloist with orchestras around the country, and as a chamber musician at many major international arts festivals, including the Melbourne, Adelaide, and Four Winds Festivals, the Coriole and Huntington Estate Music Festivals, and the Perth International Arts Festival. Kiran is also a prolific orchestral musician, playing regularly with Australasia's major symphony orchestras, both on stage and in the pit. In 2017 Kiran completed a contract as Principal Piccolo with Orchestra Victoria—he has also played flute and piccolo with the Melbourne, Tasmanian, West Australian and New Zealand Symphony Orchestras.
Kiran is a founding member of Arcadia Winds, a group that has lead the way for Australian wind music as Musica Viva's inaugural FutureMakers ensemble. In the last two years alone, Kiran and Arcadia have collaborated with the world's finest musicians including the Australian String Quartet, Lambert Orkis, Ole Kristian Dahl and Thorsten Johanns, commissioned and performed more than a dozen new Australian works, and embarked on the development of a groundbreaking online resource for the distribution of Australian music. A passionate pedagogue, Kiran has taught across all levels of music education: from curating weeks of wind music at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music and the Australian National Academy of Music with Arcadia Winds; to tutoring the Australian Youth Orchestra's Young Symphonists program; to developing a show with Arcadia Winds and Musica Viva that will be seen by up to 15,000 schoolchildren per year from 2017–19.
Born in Canada to parents of Australian and Indian origin, Kiran grew up in Perth, Western Australia, with early musical interests ranging from clarinet playing and singing to Canadian folk and Indian classical music. After dabbling in legal studies at the University of Western Australia (UWA), Kiran made flute playing his calling, studying at UWA, the University of Melbourne and the Australian National Academy of Music. When not engaged in a myriad of professional and amateur musical activities, Kiran is a compulsive reader and writer.
Kiran will perform in Concert 3 on June 24, in Mahler 1 and Janacek's Mladi
Kiran is a founding member of Arcadia Winds, a group that has lead the way for Australian wind music as Musica Viva's inaugural FutureMakers ensemble. In the last two years alone, Kiran and Arcadia have collaborated with the world's finest musicians including the Australian String Quartet, Lambert Orkis, Ole Kristian Dahl and Thorsten Johanns, commissioned and performed more than a dozen new Australian works, and embarked on the development of a groundbreaking online resource for the distribution of Australian music. A passionate pedagogue, Kiran has taught across all levels of music education: from curating weeks of wind music at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music and the Australian National Academy of Music with Arcadia Winds; to tutoring the Australian Youth Orchestra's Young Symphonists program; to developing a show with Arcadia Winds and Musica Viva that will be seen by up to 15,000 schoolchildren per year from 2017–19.
Born in Canada to parents of Australian and Indian origin, Kiran grew up in Perth, Western Australia, with early musical interests ranging from clarinet playing and singing to Canadian folk and Indian classical music. After dabbling in legal studies at the University of Western Australia (UWA), Kiran made flute playing his calling, studying at UWA, the University of Melbourne and the Australian National Academy of Music. When not engaged in a myriad of professional and amateur musical activities, Kiran is a compulsive reader and writer.
Kiran will perform in Concert 3 on June 24, in Mahler 1 and Janacek's Mladi
Daniel Byrne, bass clarinet
A performing musician and educator, Daniel Byrne is the current Principal Bass Clarinettist of the Queensland Youth Symphony, with whom he toured to China and Germany in 2017. While studying a Bachelor of Music in Classical Clarinet Performance at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Daniel performs as a soloist and as part of the Conservatorium’s Wind Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, and Clarinet Choir. As an educator, Daniel teaches woodwind at the Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Technology. Inspired by mentors Paul Dean and Peter Morris, Daniel has a keen interest in musical theatre. He has performed in several productions across Queensland, including: Wicked (Ipswich Musical Theatre Company), West Side Story (Queensland Conservatorium Musical Theatre), and Les Misérables (Ipswich Musical Theatre Company). Co-founding the 810 Clarinet Quartet and the Byrne Harrison Scalia Trio, Daniel enjoys playing chamber music and newly composed works. In 2018, Daniel looks forward to completing his Bachelor of Music in Performance and being part of the mentorship program with Ensemble Q. Once he graduates, Daniel hopes to become a successful orchestral, pit, and chamber musician, as well as an influential educator.
Dan performed in Concert 3 on June 24, playing bass clarinet in Janacek's Mladi.
"The mentorship program with Ensemble Q has been one of the most terrifying and rewarding experiences of my life. I went into the first rehearsal for Mladi thinking I could sit back and watch some incredible musicians work, but I quickly learnt that there’s never a back seat in chamber music. I felt that the five days I spent with Ensemble Q has definitely been a real highlight of my career so far and I hope Paul and Trish will have me back in the future."
Dan performed in Concert 3 on June 24, playing bass clarinet in Janacek's Mladi.
"The mentorship program with Ensemble Q has been one of the most terrifying and rewarding experiences of my life. I went into the first rehearsal for Mladi thinking I could sit back and watch some incredible musicians work, but I quickly learnt that there’s never a back seat in chamber music. I felt that the five days I spent with Ensemble Q has definitely been a real highlight of my career so far and I hope Paul and Trish will have me back in the future."
Sola Hughes, violin
Sola is currently a first year student at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, having accepted the Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship and currently studies violin under Michele Walsh.
Sola completed her AMusA in 2016 and her LMusA in 2017 under the tutelage of Helena
Munoz-Fernandez.
Sola was accepted into her first AYO National Music Camp and Young Symphonists program in 2016. In 2017 Sola was a finalist in the English Family Prize and was accepted to perform in the AYO February and July seasons. This year she led the A YO young symphonists as concertmaster and won the Matilda Jane Aplin Prize.
Sola loves chamber music and since starting at the conservatorium, has joined two chamber groups: The Stanley Street Quartet and a piano trio. This year, the Stanley Street Quartet has taken part in the Jani Haenke Young Musician's Program as a part of the Stradbroke Chamber Music Festival and the Australian Festival of Chamber Music in Townsville.
Sola played 2nd violin to Kristian Winther in the Paganini Variations by Julian Yu, September 30 2018
"It was such a wonderful experience to play with EnsembleQ! I remember I had
recently been telling my teacher that I really wanted to play some sort of avant-
garde, modern piece and a week or so later, I was asked to play a very funky
Julian Yu piece with the ensemble. It was amazing to be able to learn such
interesting repertoire with such amazing musicians. I gained a lot of technical
knowledge from watching everyone play; especially looking at the way the string
players use their bows. Musically, I loved listening to the different qualities of
sound that were produced for different sections of the piece and seeing how they
conveyed each mood. One big takeaway for me was that music has to feel good:
every time there was a stressful or panicked feel to anything we played, we
would rehearse it in a way to make the music felt in control. Everyone in the
ensemble was lovely and kind and I had so much fun playing in the concert; that
was definitely the highlight!" Sola Hughes
Sola completed her AMusA in 2016 and her LMusA in 2017 under the tutelage of Helena
Munoz-Fernandez.
Sola was accepted into her first AYO National Music Camp and Young Symphonists program in 2016. In 2017 Sola was a finalist in the English Family Prize and was accepted to perform in the AYO February and July seasons. This year she led the A YO young symphonists as concertmaster and won the Matilda Jane Aplin Prize.
Sola loves chamber music and since starting at the conservatorium, has joined two chamber groups: The Stanley Street Quartet and a piano trio. This year, the Stanley Street Quartet has taken part in the Jani Haenke Young Musician's Program as a part of the Stradbroke Chamber Music Festival and the Australian Festival of Chamber Music in Townsville.
Sola played 2nd violin to Kristian Winther in the Paganini Variations by Julian Yu, September 30 2018
"It was such a wonderful experience to play with EnsembleQ! I remember I had
recently been telling my teacher that I really wanted to play some sort of avant-
garde, modern piece and a week or so later, I was asked to play a very funky
Julian Yu piece with the ensemble. It was amazing to be able to learn such
interesting repertoire with such amazing musicians. I gained a lot of technical
knowledge from watching everyone play; especially looking at the way the string
players use their bows. Musically, I loved listening to the different qualities of
sound that were produced for different sections of the piece and seeing how they
conveyed each mood. One big takeaway for me was that music has to feel good:
every time there was a stressful or panicked feel to anything we played, we
would rehearse it in a way to make the music felt in control. Everyone in the
ensemble was lovely and kind and I had so much fun playing in the concert; that
was definitely the highlight!" Sola Hughes
Jamie Dodd, bassoon
"Jamie started playing the bassoon in 2010 under the tuition of Evan Lewis (Bassoon. Queensland Symphony Orchestra). He is 16 years old and in Year 12 at Brisbane State High School where he plays in the Symphony Orchestra and the Symphonic Band.
Jamie was a member of the Queensland Youth Orchestra Wind Ensemble in 2012-14, QY02
in 2015-16. and QYO Chamber Orchestra in 2016 and 2018. He is Principal Bassoon of the Queensland Youth Symphony. and he toured internationally with the Orchestra in 2017.
Since 2015 Jamie has received a scholarship from the Queensland Conservatorium. He
receives tuition and plays with the Conservatorium Symphony and Wind Orchestras. From
2017, Jamie has been engaged as a casual musician with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
Jamie has been Principal Bassoon with the Australian Youth Orchestra Young Symphonists programs in 2016-2018. He has also performed with the Bishop Orchestra at the 2017 and 2018 AYO National Music Camps, and in the Australian Youth Orchestra July season in Melbourne in 2017.
In 2016 Jamie was runner up in the Intermediate and Senior sections of the Australian Double Reed Society Competition. In 2017 he won the Senior and Open sections of this competition. and in 2018 he placed second in the Queensland Symphony Orchestra's Young Instrumentalist Prize.
Jamie played in the Mozart Piano Concerto in the September 30 concert.
"The opportunity to perform with Ensemble Q was one of the best experiences of my musical career. The rehearsals and concert were both strenuous and also very enjoyable, as the opportunity to play with such accomplished musicians was one I will cherish. Originally I was terrified of playing with such musicians, however the environment was both welcoming and encouraging, with the musicians providing fantastic advice on how to improve. Overall, it was an incredible experience to play with Ensemble Q, and it will be a performance I will remember for a very long time!"
Jamie was a member of the Queensland Youth Orchestra Wind Ensemble in 2012-14, QY02
in 2015-16. and QYO Chamber Orchestra in 2016 and 2018. He is Principal Bassoon of the Queensland Youth Symphony. and he toured internationally with the Orchestra in 2017.
Since 2015 Jamie has received a scholarship from the Queensland Conservatorium. He
receives tuition and plays with the Conservatorium Symphony and Wind Orchestras. From
2017, Jamie has been engaged as a casual musician with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
Jamie has been Principal Bassoon with the Australian Youth Orchestra Young Symphonists programs in 2016-2018. He has also performed with the Bishop Orchestra at the 2017 and 2018 AYO National Music Camps, and in the Australian Youth Orchestra July season in Melbourne in 2017.
In 2016 Jamie was runner up in the Intermediate and Senior sections of the Australian Double Reed Society Competition. In 2017 he won the Senior and Open sections of this competition. and in 2018 he placed second in the Queensland Symphony Orchestra's Young Instrumentalist Prize.
Jamie played in the Mozart Piano Concerto in the September 30 concert.
"The opportunity to perform with Ensemble Q was one of the best experiences of my musical career. The rehearsals and concert were both strenuous and also very enjoyable, as the opportunity to play with such accomplished musicians was one I will cherish. Originally I was terrified of playing with such musicians, however the environment was both welcoming and encouraging, with the musicians providing fantastic advice on how to improve. Overall, it was an incredible experience to play with Ensemble Q, and it will be a performance I will remember for a very long time!"
Jessica Goodrich, French horn
Currently completing her Honours at QCGU. Jessica has recently performed with the Australian Youth Orchestra and worked with Camerata.
In 2017 she also completed an Internship with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. In the same year she performed in Brazil with Qhorns. where she was awarded the Paul Mansuar Scholarship from the International Horn Society.
Furthermore. in 2016 Jessica travelled to India as part of Griffith's Global Local Music Project.
"I am grateful for the recent opportunity to play with Ensemble Q. It was wonderful to perform with musicians of such high calibre and to gain an insight into their rehearsal process. I felt very welcomed by all musicians involved but also the perfect amount of pressure to always play at my highest standard. We performed an arrangement of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24 that challenged me to not only play horn parts, but those originally written for other instruments such as the bassoon. Thank you Paul and Trish, I thoroughly enjoyed this experience. " Jessica Goodrich
In 2017 she also completed an Internship with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. In the same year she performed in Brazil with Qhorns. where she was awarded the Paul Mansuar Scholarship from the International Horn Society.
Furthermore. in 2016 Jessica travelled to India as part of Griffith's Global Local Music Project.
"I am grateful for the recent opportunity to play with Ensemble Q. It was wonderful to perform with musicians of such high calibre and to gain an insight into their rehearsal process. I felt very welcomed by all musicians involved but also the perfect amount of pressure to always play at my highest standard. We performed an arrangement of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24 that challenged me to not only play horn parts, but those originally written for other instruments such as the bassoon. Thank you Paul and Trish, I thoroughly enjoyed this experience. " Jessica Goodrich
Fiona Qiu, violin
Fiona is currently in her first year of a Bachelor of Music at the Queensland Conservatorium with a Nora Baird Memorial Fund Audition Bursary, and is studying with Michele Walsh. She began learning the violin at the age of five in Shanghai, and learned from Emin Tagiev after moving to Brisbane. As an avid orchestral musician and soloist. Fiona toured China, Russia and Europe with the Tagiev Chamber Orchestra when she was eleven, began playing in Queensland Youth Symphony as a 1st violinist when she was thirteen and played in the biannual Australian Combined School Music Festival in 2015 and 2017. Fiona has also been a participant in many Australian Youth Orchestra programs and is excited to be part of AYO's 2019 International Tour. During her secondary schooling at Brisbane Girls Grammar School. she was awarded the RT Jefferies and Etheldreda Bursary for the 'most promising music student in School' on three occasions. In 2014, Fiona received her AMusA Diploma for piano and in 2016, her AMusA Diploma for chamber music. She was also the finalist at the 2016 Brisbane International Youth Music Festival. In 2017, Fiona had the privilege of playing Vivaldi's Autumn and Winter as soloist at the annual BGS combined school strings festival as well as being appointed concertmaster of the festival orchestra. Fiona is currently playing with a piano trio and a string quartet at the Conservatorium. Her quartet received the privilege of performing in a masterclass for the renowned Vladimir Balshin, the cellist of Borodin Quartet. She has also performed in masterclasses with Ray Chen, Gregory Lee and Natsuko Yoshimoto. At the end of this month. Fiona is looking forward to performing solo violin with the Kelvin Grove Wind Orchestra.
Fiona performed as 2nd violinist in the November 4 concert in Wagner's Prelude to Tristan & Isolde (string sextet version) and Gruber's Frankenstein!! She was mentored by Sydney Symphony concertmaster Andrew Haveron.
"I feel tremendously grateful to my mentor, Andrew, to Trish and Paul, and many other performers who were on stage with me for the impact they had created in my values as a musician. Playing in Ensemble Q gave me such a thrilling new perspective of becoming a professional musician that I felt almost too excited for my musical journey in the near future. I have never performed with such high standards in relations to the level of playing and in terms of repertoire choice. All of the professional musicians warmly welcomed us and created such a comfortable environment for the mentees. The Frankenstein!!! was one of the most fun and exciting performance experience for me. I will forever cherish the valuable lessons I've learnt from this remarkable experience. Thank you Ensemble Q for changing my impression of becoming a classical musician in a much more positive light. " Fiona Qiu
Fiona performed as 2nd violinist in the November 4 concert in Wagner's Prelude to Tristan & Isolde (string sextet version) and Gruber's Frankenstein!! She was mentored by Sydney Symphony concertmaster Andrew Haveron.
"I feel tremendously grateful to my mentor, Andrew, to Trish and Paul, and many other performers who were on stage with me for the impact they had created in my values as a musician. Playing in Ensemble Q gave me such a thrilling new perspective of becoming a professional musician that I felt almost too excited for my musical journey in the near future. I have never performed with such high standards in relations to the level of playing and in terms of repertoire choice. All of the professional musicians warmly welcomed us and created such a comfortable environment for the mentees. The Frankenstein!!! was one of the most fun and exciting performance experience for me. I will forever cherish the valuable lessons I've learnt from this remarkable experience. Thank you Ensemble Q for changing my impression of becoming a classical musician in a much more positive light. " Fiona Qiu
Murray Kearney, viola
Murray is currently in his second year of
study at the Queensland Conservatorium.
studying under Michele Walsh. He was
offered the Nora Baird Memorial Fund
Audition Bursary upon his acceptance into
the Conservatorium. Murray was a finalist
in the Vada Jeffries Bach prize competition
in 2018 at the Conservatorium. He
completed his AMusA in 2016 and has
participated in the Australian Youth
Orchestra's seasons and National Music
Camp in 2017 and 2018, as well as being
being accepted to participate in AYO's
22nd International Tour in 2019, touring Europe, Asia and Australia. Additionally, Murray was selected by audition to participate in Ensemble Q's program in December. playing Richard Strauss· opera 'Ariadne auf Naxos· in collaboration with Simone Young and the Lisa Gasteen National Opera School.
Murray played alongside Tobias Breider in the sextet arrangement of the Wagner Prelude to Tristan & Isolde, on November 4.
"Having the opportunity to play with Ensemble Q is a true privilege, and one I'm sure I will never forget. Growing as musicians, myself and others aim to have the musical maturity of that we see in concerts like Ensemble Q's, and so to be able to play with these musicians and learn directly through playing together is really valuable. It was especially valuable for me to see and experience the rehearsal process in a professional environment, where rehearsal time is limited and efficiency is important. It was clear that I needed to be really alert to what everyone else was doing as to not miss out on details that can be coordinated without verbal discussion. It was also really inspiring just to be so close to the amazing sounds that Andrew, Tobias and Trish could make with their instruments!"
study at the Queensland Conservatorium.
studying under Michele Walsh. He was
offered the Nora Baird Memorial Fund
Audition Bursary upon his acceptance into
the Conservatorium. Murray was a finalist
in the Vada Jeffries Bach prize competition
in 2018 at the Conservatorium. He
completed his AMusA in 2016 and has
participated in the Australian Youth
Orchestra's seasons and National Music
Camp in 2017 and 2018, as well as being
being accepted to participate in AYO's
22nd International Tour in 2019, touring Europe, Asia and Australia. Additionally, Murray was selected by audition to participate in Ensemble Q's program in December. playing Richard Strauss· opera 'Ariadne auf Naxos· in collaboration with Simone Young and the Lisa Gasteen National Opera School.
Murray played alongside Tobias Breider in the sextet arrangement of the Wagner Prelude to Tristan & Isolde, on November 4.
"Having the opportunity to play with Ensemble Q is a true privilege, and one I'm sure I will never forget. Growing as musicians, myself and others aim to have the musical maturity of that we see in concerts like Ensemble Q's, and so to be able to play with these musicians and learn directly through playing together is really valuable. It was especially valuable for me to see and experience the rehearsal process in a professional environment, where rehearsal time is limited and efficiency is important. It was clear that I needed to be really alert to what everyone else was doing as to not miss out on details that can be coordinated without verbal discussion. It was also really inspiring just to be so close to the amazing sounds that Andrew, Tobias and Trish could make with their instruments!"
Hamish Jamieson, cello
Hamish Jamieson is currently in his second year of undergraduate studies at Queensland Conservatorium under Meta Weiss. He is the recent winner of the 2018 Basil Jones Sonata Competition
alongside pianist Matthew Garvie. Hamish has a passion for chamber music and earlier this year was selected to play in the Conservatorium Side by Side chamber
concert alongside Brendan Joyce. David Dalseno. Yoko Okayasu and Trish O'Brien.
Hamish is honoured to be a part of the Ensemble Q mentorship program this year.
He will also be joining Ensemble Q in December for their production of Strauss· Ariadne auf Naxos. Hamish has been involved with Youth Orchestras for much of his life. this year as Associate Principal Cello in QYS. He is very excited join the Australian Youth Orchestra in 2019 for their February season and International Tour. Hamish's musical personality is deeply rooted in the contemporary. He is proficient in jazz saxophone and in the QYO Big Band and the Conservatorium Con Artists Big Band. along with various small ensembles within the Conservatorium jazz community. This contemporary influence has driven Hamish to look for modernity within his classical cello education. and manifests itself in his passion for composition and new music. He was recently invited to play Philip Glass' Glassworks with the Australian post-genre collective. Dots+Loops.
Hamish will be playing alongside Trish O'Brien in the sextet arrangement of the Wagner Prelude to Tristan & Isolde, on November 4.
"I have been very privileged to be a part of the mentorship program this year. To have a professional performing group like Ensemble Q offering these programs is an immensely valuable asset to Queensland music and students like myself. The performance standard and rehearsal structure is something that a student would not ordinarily be exposed to in their studies. Working with Trish, Tobias and Andrew taught me many things about the professional standards and expectations but I never felt intimidated or uncomfortable. I hope I have the opportunity to perform with Ensemble Q again in the future."
alongside pianist Matthew Garvie. Hamish has a passion for chamber music and earlier this year was selected to play in the Conservatorium Side by Side chamber
concert alongside Brendan Joyce. David Dalseno. Yoko Okayasu and Trish O'Brien.
Hamish is honoured to be a part of the Ensemble Q mentorship program this year.
He will also be joining Ensemble Q in December for their production of Strauss· Ariadne auf Naxos. Hamish has been involved with Youth Orchestras for much of his life. this year as Associate Principal Cello in QYS. He is very excited join the Australian Youth Orchestra in 2019 for their February season and International Tour. Hamish's musical personality is deeply rooted in the contemporary. He is proficient in jazz saxophone and in the QYO Big Band and the Conservatorium Con Artists Big Band. along with various small ensembles within the Conservatorium jazz community. This contemporary influence has driven Hamish to look for modernity within his classical cello education. and manifests itself in his passion for composition and new music. He was recently invited to play Philip Glass' Glassworks with the Australian post-genre collective. Dots+Loops.
Hamish will be playing alongside Trish O'Brien in the sextet arrangement of the Wagner Prelude to Tristan & Isolde, on November 4.
"I have been very privileged to be a part of the mentorship program this year. To have a professional performing group like Ensemble Q offering these programs is an immensely valuable asset to Queensland music and students like myself. The performance standard and rehearsal structure is something that a student would not ordinarily be exposed to in their studies. Working with Trish, Tobias and Andrew taught me many things about the professional standards and expectations but I never felt intimidated or uncomfortable. I hope I have the opportunity to perform with Ensemble Q again in the future."
Kim Falconer, flute
Melbourne-born flautist Kim Falconer completed her Bachelor of Music degree with first-class
honours in at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, before studying with Virginia Taylor at the
Australian National Academy of Music. She holds her Licentiate Diploma with Distinction, for which
she was awarded the Leslie Barklamb Flute Award. In 2015, Kim won First Prize in the Australian
Flute Festival Open Competition, and was also awarded the prize for Best Performance of the Set
Work – Paul Dean’s Falling Ever Deeper.
Kim moved to Sydney in 2017 to work full-time with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in the
Fellowship program. Throughout the year, she gained experience playing in over 80 concerts with
the orchestra, including some performances as Principal Flute and Principal Piccolo. Last year, Kim
also was Principal Flute of the Australian Youth Orchestra.
Earlier this year, Kim travelled to the UK for 7 weeks for further study. During this time, Kim
participated as a Concert Performer program at the William Bennett International Flute Summer
School, and as an Intensive Performer at the Scottish International Flute Summer School. She played in masterclasses and received numerous private lessons with flautists including William Bennett, Michael Cox, Lorna Mc Ghee, Stefan Ragnar Hoskuldsson and Patricia Morris.
Kim is a casual musician with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Opera Australia Orchestra, and has also worked with the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, Victorian Opera, the Australian Conservatoire of Ballet Orchestra and the Melbourne Bach Orchestra.
Kim appears in Gruber's Frankenstein!! and Harry Sdraulig's new work, Speak on November 4
"Ensemble Q provided me with an unparalleled opportunity to work with many of Australia’s best chamber musicians. It was particularly thrilling to rehearse and perform such adventurous new music which challenged and inspired me to new heights. Although I was a mentee, I was treated as an absolute equal in a warm and inclusive environment of joyful music making."
honours in at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, before studying with Virginia Taylor at the
Australian National Academy of Music. She holds her Licentiate Diploma with Distinction, for which
she was awarded the Leslie Barklamb Flute Award. In 2015, Kim won First Prize in the Australian
Flute Festival Open Competition, and was also awarded the prize for Best Performance of the Set
Work – Paul Dean’s Falling Ever Deeper.
Kim moved to Sydney in 2017 to work full-time with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in the
Fellowship program. Throughout the year, she gained experience playing in over 80 concerts with
the orchestra, including some performances as Principal Flute and Principal Piccolo. Last year, Kim
also was Principal Flute of the Australian Youth Orchestra.
Earlier this year, Kim travelled to the UK for 7 weeks for further study. During this time, Kim
participated as a Concert Performer program at the William Bennett International Flute Summer
School, and as an Intensive Performer at the Scottish International Flute Summer School. She played in masterclasses and received numerous private lessons with flautists including William Bennett, Michael Cox, Lorna Mc Ghee, Stefan Ragnar Hoskuldsson and Patricia Morris.
Kim is a casual musician with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Opera Australia Orchestra, and has also worked with the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, Victorian Opera, the Australian Conservatoire of Ballet Orchestra and the Melbourne Bach Orchestra.
Kim appears in Gruber's Frankenstein!! and Harry Sdraulig's new work, Speak on November 4
"Ensemble Q provided me with an unparalleled opportunity to work with many of Australia’s best chamber musicians. It was particularly thrilling to rehearse and perform such adventurous new music which challenged and inspired me to new heights. Although I was a mentee, I was treated as an absolute equal in a warm and inclusive environment of joyful music making."
Harry Sdraulig, composer mentee
Harry Sdraulig was born in Melbourne in 1992, and has studied at the University of Melbourne and University of Sydney. He currently teaches composition at Abbotsleigh as Composer In Residence. and is undertaking his Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Sydney under the supervision of Paul Stanhope. Harry·s works are frequently performed and broadcast across Australia. and have also been heard in Europe, the UK. and the US. He has been commissioned by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. PLEXUS, Macedon Music. Musica Viva Australia. the Zelman Symphony Orchestra. and the Ensemble Three. along with numerous solo and individual commissions. He has also received several awards including the Australian Postgraduate Award, Glen Johnston Composition Award (Audience Prize), Adolph Spivakovsky Award, and the Frank Albert Prize for Music.
In 2018, new works for the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. Ensemble Q, and the combined Goldner and Orava Quartets will all be premiered. Harry·s music is published by Wirripang Pty Ltd., QPress. and the Australian Music Centre for which he is a represented artist.
Harry was commissioned as a mentee by Ensemble Q to compose a work for flute, clarinet, violin, cello and piano entitled Speak, which will premiere on November 4.
In 2018, new works for the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. Ensemble Q, and the combined Goldner and Orava Quartets will all be premiered. Harry·s music is published by Wirripang Pty Ltd., QPress. and the Australian Music Centre for which he is a represented artist.
Harry was commissioned as a mentee by Ensemble Q to compose a work for flute, clarinet, violin, cello and piano entitled Speak, which will premiere on November 4.
