Born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Elena Kats-Chernin studied music in Moscow, Russia (Gnessin Academy 1972-1975), Sydney, Australia (Sydney Conservatorium of Music 1975-1980) and Hanover, Germany (Musikhochschule 1980-1982). She has created works in nearly every genre, from orchestral compositions to chamber, choral, among them pieces for Michael Collins, Evelyn Glennie, Ensemble Modern, the Australian Chamber Orchestra, the…
2011 Season 1 – Winter Daydreams
After an extreme Sydney summer, the mind wanders. To icy lakes, bare trees against a grey misty sky, perhaps even a skating rink. Maestro Cristian Cimei, returned from an Italian winter, will take our spirits north to Europe and Russia. Strathfield Symphony’s first concert season for 2011 features Tchaikovsky’s first symphony, “Winter Daydreams”. Not as…
Cristian Cimei
The young Italian conductor, Cristian Cimei, began studying the piano at the age of 5. After receiving his Diploma in Performance with a high distinction, at the Conservatorium of Music in Terni, Cristian was invited to Germany to continue his piano studies with Maestro Elmar Slama. In 2003 he was invited to perform at the…
Geoffrey Gartner
Geoffrey Gartner is a Sydney based musician and educator. He is an exponent of the upside-down cello and is a passionate advocate of the Fluxus ethos. Conductor, cellist and performance artist, Geoffrey is a committed advocate of the avant-garde. He has premiered countless pieces and has enjoyed working relationships with many leading composers both here…
Farewell Maestra – 2010 Season 4
On 21st November Strathfield Symphony Orchestra bids farewell to its Chief Conductor and Artistic Direc On 21st November Strathfield Symphony Orchestra bids farewell to its Chief Conductor and Artistic Director for the last five years, Sarah-Grace Williams. During that time both the Orchestra and the Maestra have gone from strength to strength and we’d like…
Finnish and Unfinished – 2010 Season 3
Strathfield Symphony Orchestra’s next concert has something for everyone. From Schubert’s best loved symphony, the Unfinished, Symphony to the stirring patriotism of Finlandia, with its solemn fanfares calling on the Finnish people to rise up against the Russian yoke, and the moving chorale which has in fact become a hymn and a national song of…
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