QANTAS EMERGING ARTISTS

The Qantas Emerging Artists Program connects the next generation of talented young Australian string players with members of the ACO. As a small, permanent ensemble, the ACO is uniquely positioned to offer young musicians the opportunity to rehearse and perform with its renowned players in an ongoing mentoring situation over a concert season. The program is tailored to suit the strengths and needs of each musician. Emerging Artists receive:

• Intensive periods of chamber music and chamber orchestra performances with members of the ACO, including performances with A^CO₂;
• Private lessons with their mentor;
• Audition preparation for a mock audition held at the end of the program;
• Access to ACO rehearsals.

Selected Emerging Artists go on tour nationally and internationally with the ACO, and it is a testament to the program's success that former Emerging Artists Madeleine Boud and Rebecca Chan have been appointed members of the ACO. In 2012, Emerging Artists travel with Richard Tognetti to Japan to perform at the Niseko Winter Festival and to Western Australia for The Reef tour. 

2012 Qantas Emerging Artists 

Liisa Pallandi, Violin
Glenn Christensen, Violin
Thibaud Pavlovic-Hobba, Violin
William Clark, Viola
Anna Pokorny, Cello
Phoebe Russel, Double Bass

2013 Applications
 

Applications for the 2013 program are now open. Talented young string players with extensive performance experience, aged between 18 and 27, should send the following:

• An unedited CD (no DVDs) recording of your playing, containing two contrasting works or movements, at least one of which should be with piano accompaniment. You may also include a chamber work but this must be in addition, not instead of, the two contrasting works;
• A current CV;
• The completed application form.

application form.

Shortlisted candidates are invited to play in small chamber music sessions with members of ACO. Emerging Artists are then selected. Once candidates have been accepted into the program, they will be sent dates for the following year.

For all enquiries, please contact Vicki Stanley on 02 8274 3876 or vicki.stanley@aco.com.au. 

This program is made possible through the generous support of Qantas and the Australia Council for the Arts.