AYO NATIONAL MUSIC CAMP CONCERT PROGRAM

AYO NATIONAL MUSIC CAMP AUTUMN 2021

ONLINE CONCERT BROADCASTS

WELCOME TO AYO NATIONAL MUSIC CAMP THIS MONTH SAW OVER 150 MUSICIANS FROM ACROSS AUSTRALIA COME TOGETHER IN MELBOURNE FOR AYO NATIONAL MUSIC CAMP— THE FIRST IN-PERSON AYO PROGRAM IN OVER A YEAR. On the first evening of Camp I attended the initial rehearsals of the Bishop and Alexander Orchestras. The beginning of National Music Camp always brings with it a great deal of excitement, but from the first note the orchestras played it was evident that this year brought with it an extra level of joy, exuberance and solace at being able to play music together once more.

AYO National Music Camp has taken a slightly different form in 2021, with two programs happening at different points in the year, rather than one camp over the summer break. This adjustment has allowed us to deliver musical experiences to as many young people as possible, while maintaining the safety and wellbeing of our participants.

We look forward to the return of our traditional two-week summer music camp in 2022.

For the AYO community, the annual Music Camp concerts provide us with an occasion to connect with our friends and fellow supporters, and to experience the next generation of young musicians as they showcase the results of their hard work and dedication. This year we are sharing the performances online, and whilst nothing can replace the atmosphere of a live performance I hope that you enjoy witnessing the magic of National Music Camp from afar through our two online concert broadcasts.

Thank you for being a part of our remote audience, for the patience and understanding you have shown us over the past year, and for your ongoing support of AYO. With best wishes, Colin Colin Cornish Chief Executive Officer Australian Youth Orchestra

AYO ARTS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS Orchestral Management Tutor

Elissa Seed

Participants Carissa Dyall Stella Joseph-Jarecki Jessica Leigh Isobel McManus Anita Sanders Daniel Tan Grace Trebley Sound Production Tutor

Haig Burnell

Participants Jude Angove Olivia Aquilina

Behind every great performing arts organisation is a team of dedicated administrators; from orchestral managers and sound engineers, to leaders in communications, fundraising, marketing and journalism.

This year at AYO Autumn Music Camp our Orchestral Management and Sound Production participants played a crucial role in the stage management and recording of performances, giving these young people a glimpse into the supportive roles that exist in the orchestral world, and providing them with the hands-on experience they need to excel in the field.

ALEXANDER ORCHESTRA CONCERT PROGRAM

ONLINE BROADCAST

Fabian Russell, conductor WELCOME From Colin Cornish, Chief Executive Officer DEBUSSY Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune IN CONVERSATION Meet the conductor of the Alexander Orchestra, Fabian Russell RAVEL La valse BEHIND THE SCENES Step backstage with our seven Orchestral Management participants SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No.1 IN CONVERSATION Violinist Lynda Latu and bass trombonist Paolo Franks share their camp experiences

ALEXANDER ORCHESTRA

MEET THE CONDUCTOR Fabian Russell Conductor, Alexander Orchestra Fabian Russell was born in Sydney, Australia in 1968. In a career spanning more than three decades he has been at the forefront of the Australian classical music industry as a multi-award winning conductor, artistic director, orchestral musician, soloist and teacher.

Fabian has received invitations to conduct orchestras including Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Victorian Opera, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra Victoria, Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra, Australian National Academy of Music Orchestra, Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, Niedersächsisches Jugensinfonieorchester, Queensland Youth Orchestra, Sydney Youth Orchestra, Darwin Symphony Orchestra, University of Tasmanian Conservatorium Orchestra, Queensland Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra and Monash University Academy Orchestra.

The numerous conducting positions Fabian has held include: Principal Conductor and Artistic Director The Orchestra Project, Associate Conductor Australian Youth Orchestra, Principal Conductor and Artistic Director Melbourne Youth Orchestra, Principal Conductor New South Wales Youth Orchestra, Principal Conductor Monash University Academy Orchestra, Principal Conductor University of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

In 2002 Fabian founded The Orchestra Project—the Melbourne based training orchestra comprised of Australia’s finest emerging artists who perform alongside members of Australia’s professional orchestras.

Fabian serves as Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Project that receives significant support from the Australian National Academy of Music. The Project has completed 28 performance seasons since its inception.

In 2013 Fabian made his Victorian Opera debut in a new production of John Adams’ Nixon in China receiving considerable critical acclaim that resulted in the Green Room Award for Outstanding Conductor, as well as a Helpmann Award nomination for Best Music Director. Described in The Age as “nothing short of a triumph, Fabian Russell’s superb direction of Orchestra Victoria shows up the clarity and dynamism of Adams’ extraordinary score, but also its inner beauty and moments of reflective stillness.” And in The Australian “Musical polymath Fabian Russell conducts Nixon in China with energy and finesse drawing a powerful performance from Orchestra Victoria and an excellent cast of nine principals and chorus of twenty four.”

Fabian has enjoyed a long relationship with the Australian Youth Orchestra as Associate Conductor where he has been engaged to conduct AYO in the preparation of 26 seasons since 2002, including three international tours. He has prepared the orchestra for various guest conductors including Lawrence Foster, Diego Masson, Benjamin Zander, Alexander Anissimov, Rossen Milanov, Alexander Shelley, John Nelson, Thomas Dausgaard, Simone Young, Manfred Honneck, Antony Hermus, Christoph Eschenbach and violinist Joshua Bell.

During the first twenty years of his professional career he held principal positions with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (Guest Principal 1987-1990), Orchestra Victoria (1990-1992) and fifteen years with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (1992-2006).

ALEXANDER ORCHESTRA

MEET THE MUSICIANS VIOLIN I

VIOLIN II

CELLO

Daniel Shao Concertmaster Megan Yang Andrew Wang Adrian Biemmi Monty Guo David Carreon Sara Barbagallo Lynda Latu Daisy Wong Javan Yang Mia Hughes Edmund Mantelli Grace Thorpe

James Armstrong Principal Julia Hill Nanda Hong David Tan Catherine Jang Nadia Alexander Alice Pickering Aya Smith Carmen Lui Emily Ampt Florence Cappler-Shillington Daniel Corvaia

Charlotte Miles Principal Isaac Davis Katrina Wang Reena Oh Fergus Ascot Angela Shin Erna Lai Tiffany Lee Sarah Wang Joanne Hwang

VIOLA

Alexandra Elvin Principal Emily Green Maddison Furlan Connor Bishop Ayrton Gilbert Julia Magri Benjamin Saffir Jaan Pallandi*

Aidan Filshie Principal Andrew Crothers Phoebe Gilbert Jonathan Bruhl Erica Ketterer Helena Burns Jessica Ngan Sebastian Masel Benjamin Tao

DOUBLE BASS

FLUTE

HORN

TIMPANI

Jemima Drews Lauren Borg Isabeau Hansen

Stefan Grant Laura Hjortshoj-Haller Natalie Douglas Simon Jones Audrey Witmore Rosemarry Yang

Huon Bourne Blue

OBOE Alexandra King Miriam Cooney Shana Hoshino

CLARINET Georgia White Oliver Crofts Jes Broeren

BASSOON Tasman Compton Jamie Dodd Amelia Cody-Byfield

TRUMPET Sophie Spencer James Earl Jude Macarthur

PERCUSSION Aditya Bhat Carissa Soares Jack Peggie Nathan Gatenby Buddy Lovett

HARP

TROMBONE

Kate Moloney Samantha Ramirez

Will Kinmont Jeremy Mazurek

PIANO

BASS TROMBONE Paolo Franks

TUBA Marcel Kocbek-Malepa

Scott McDougall

*AYO tutor

BISHOP ORCHESTRA CONCERT PROGRAM

ONLINE BROADCAST

Umberto Clerici, conductor WELCOME From Colin Cornish, Chief Executive Officer MENDELSSOHN The Hebrides: Overture IN CONVERSATION Double bassist Oakley Paul and oboist Caitlin Benz share their camp experiences MOZART Symphony No.35 Haffner BEHIND THE SCENES Step into the recording booth with our two Sound Production participants PROKOFIEV Symphony No.1 Classical IN CONVERSATION Meet the conductor of the Bishop Orchestra, Umberto Clerici

BISHOP ORCHESTRA

MEET THE CONDUCTOR Umberto Clerici Conductor, Bishop Orchestra With a career spanning more than 20 years as a gifted cello soloist, orchestral musician, and now emerging conductor, Umberto Clerici is swiftly gaining a reputation as an artist with a diverse and multifaceted career.

Umberto started studying the cello with the Suzuki method at the age of five and continued his studies with Mario Brunello, David Géringas and Julius Berger. As a cello soloist, he has appeared with some of the world’s most prestigious orchestras including the Vienna Philharmonic, St. Petersburg Philharmoni and at the Salzburg Festival (under the baton of Valery Gergiev) amongst many others.

Umberto then moved to Australia to take up the position as Principal Cello of the Sydney Symphony during the years 2014–2020.

Umberto is now successfully establishing his reputation as a conductor after making his debut with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House last season. He recently made his debut with the Queensland Symphony and looks forward to making his debut with the Melbourne Symphony. Umberto is already enjoying a special relationship with the Sydney Symphony, who, he will conduct three times this season in Mahler’s Symphony No.4, Classics in the City and two regional tours.

Umberto also enjoys his position as the Artistic Director of the Sydney Youth Orchestra Chamber Ensemble.

Umberto plays a 1722 Matteo Goffriller and a 1758 Carlo Antonio Testore.

BISHOP ORCHESTRA

MEET THE MUSICIANS VIOLIN I

VIOLIN II

VIOLA

Robert Smith Concertmaster Marta Davis Chae Eun Oh Liam Pilgrim Claudia Norton-Foley Sophia Goodwin Emily Su Yasmin Omran Claire Litwinowicz

Natalie Kendy Principal Marcus Michelsen Lucy Clarke-Randazzo Ezra Uxó Williams Helena O’Sullivan Sarah Chang Julia Lim Robyn Blann

Dasha Auer Principal Katrina Filshie Aisha Goodman Jeremy Egerton Mattea Osenk Emma Amery Yona Su

CELLO

FLUTE

HORN

Hamish Jamieson Principal Caleb Murray Raechel Suh Noah Lawrence Cindy Masterman Francesca Masel Alice Hurwood

Jessica Walther Anna Rabinowicz

Alexander Hogan Calen Linke

OBOE

TRUMPET

Caitlin Benz Ben Opie*

Sophie Kukulies Emma Russell

CLARINET

TIMPANI

DOUBLE BASS Rio Kawaguchi Principal Oakley Paul Georgia Lloyd Luca Arcaro

Olivia Hans-Rosenbaum Kristopher Nash

BASSOON Tiger Chou Hayden Burge

Buddy Lovett *AYO tutor

OUR DONORS

AYO gratefully acknowledges the support of our donors, foundations, endowment funds and award supporters who enable us to discover, train and inspire the next generation of Australian musicians.

John Bishop Circle

Glenys Abrahams* Patrick* & Lyn* Brislan Anna Gauchat Virginia Gordon Jan Gracie* & Laurence Mulcahy Estate Dr Jane Morlet Hardie* Simon Johnson The Late Dr Barry Landa The Estate of Kevin William Lanyon Daniel-Francois Lemesle Harold Levien Dr Dennis Mather

The Late Hon. Jane Mathews AO Antony Morgan* Professor Patricia* & Professor Philip* Pollett Dr Jeffrey Rosenfeld AC OBE* The Estate of Geoffrey Scharer The Late Leonard Spira OAM* John Studdert Mary Vallentine AO Ray Wilson OAM Emeritus Professor Di Yerbury AO Anonymous (7)

Endowment Funds Ruth Alexander Fund AYO National Music Camp Trust Dorothy Fraser Scholarship Fund Hunt Family Memorial Fund Henry Jacono Memorial Fund Ernest V. Llewellyn Memorial Fund

Vera and Lorand Loblay Scholarship Richard Pollett Memorial Prize Peter Seymour Trust Standish Roberts Memorial Scholarship TSO Friends Peter Weiss Scholarship Fund

Visionary $100,000+ p.a.

Colonial Foundation

MM Electrical Merchandising

Impresario $50,000+ p.a.

Eric & Elizabeth Gross Foundation Simon Johnson

Roslyn Packer AC Graeme Wood Foundation

Virtuoso $20,000+ p.a.

Alerce Trust Bowness Family Foundation Crecerelle Foundation

The Ulrike Klein Foundation Patricia H. Reid Endowment Fund The Robert Salzer Foundation

Maestro 10,000+ p.a.

Besen Family Foundation Jessica Block Cybec Foundation Martin Dickson AM & Susie Dickson Dr Leslie & Ginny Green Groeneveld Family Trust

Dr Andrew Lu OAM & Professor Geoffrey Lancaster AM Adrian & Charlotte Mackenzie McCusker Charitable Foundation Cameron Williams

Leader $5000+ p.a.

Margaret Billson Carol & Andrew Crawford David Elsum AM & Lidge Elsum Erin Flaherty & David Maloney AM Frazer Family Foundation John* & Irene Garran

Daniel & Helen Gauchat Ian & Cass George The Greatorex Fund Christina Green & Maurice Green AM Hamer Family Fund Anonymous (2)

Associate $3000+ p.a.

Marilyn Burton David* & Jean Conochie^^ Marcus & Jodie Elsum Ian Hutchinson

Jenny Legoe & The Hon Christopher Legoe QC AO Sirius Foundation Gail Spira Anonymous

Tutti $1,000+ p.a.

Louise Gourlay OAM Dr Des Griffin AM & Dr Janette Griffin Jane Hazelwood* Robbie Henderson Henkell Family Fund 2 Dr Cherrell Hirst AO Dr David & Sarah Howell Peter Ingram Judy Joye Peter & Liz Kelly Ilma Kelson Music Foundation The Kemp Family Alex King* The Hon Justice Francois Kunc Harold Levien MEM Loton OAM Mrs Janet Cooke Dr Dennis Mather & John Studdert The Kim Mooney Gift Mike Mulvihill NE JE Charitable Gift, Managed by Equity Trustees^^

Dr Norma Nickel Ron Ogden, Lynn Pavey & Marcus Ogden Clare Pullar Ben Rimmer* Dr Felicite Ross^ Penelope Seidler AM Ezekiel Solomon AM Vivienne Stewart Roger & Karen Stott Peter & Jane Thompson Amanda Tierney Peter & Felicity Tout Mary Vallentine AO Nara Dennis* and Gary Wain Dr Penelope Weir Randal & Asako Williams Ray Wilson OAM Edward Wrigley Di Yeldham Igor & Jenny Zambelli Anonymous (4)

Professor Robert G. Gilbert Peter & Faye Grant Peter Gray^^ Gill Halliday Peter King & Fiona Sinclair Rod & Elizabeth King Siobhan Lenihan Margaret Oates Gerard Patacca* Professor Patricia* & Professor Phillip* Pollett Rosemary* & Gwenneth* Pryor

Peter Rose & Christopher Menz Clare Ryan Julian Smiles* & Dimity Hall Clare Thompson Dr Damien Thomson* & Dr Glenise Berry Viv Tolliday Helen Tuckey* Dr Sven Ole Warnaar Fiona Wilson Anonymous (3)

Our heartfelt thanks to AYO’s volunteers and supporters of all giving levels for their ongoing generosity and support.

* AYO Alumni ^ In memory of Deborah Lander ^^ In memory of Kenneth Hunt, Tanya Prochazka* (née Hunt) & Marianne Hunt

Lynly and Sheila Aitken Trust William Barnard & Maureen Everson-Barnard Lance Bartholomeusz & Claire Mitchell Sally Basser Peter Baxter* David Bayly & Renae Capararo Marco Belgiorno-Zegna AM & Angela Belgiorno-Zegna Mr Marc Besen AC & Mrs Eva Besen AO The Bigalla Family Dr Roland & Therese Brand Andrew & Robina Brookes A. Horadam Burton Foundation Camberwell Music Society^^ Alan & Jillian Cobb Rob & Jane Diamond Professor Kwong Lee Dow AO* Dr Jeff & Mrs Julie Ecker Suellen Enestrom Paul Ferman Sandra Ferman Nancy Fox & Bruce Arnold

Tutti $1,000+ p.a.

David Alexander Pamela & Douglas Bartlett Claire & Liam Bartlett Celia Bischoff Gregory Boyle & Mary Aris Lachlan Bramble* Dr Judith Brown* Angela Chilcott* Suzanne Ho Colin Cornish* Paul D’Arcy The Farrands Family

Acknowledgement current as at March 2021.

All donations of $2 and over are fully tax deductible under Subdivision 30BA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. ABN: 42 004 355 739.

MEET THE AYO TEAM FOUNDERS Professor John Bishop OBE Ruth D. Alexander PATRON Emeritus Professor Di Yerbury AO FOUNDATION MEMBER Ron Maslyn Williams

HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS Leonard Amadio AO Patrick Brislan Donald Hazelwood AO OBE Graham Wood OAM ARTISTIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE Lachlan Bramble Chair Monica Curro Elizabeth Koch OAM Tim Matthies Marshall McGuire Shefali Pryor Michele Walsh

TUTORS Violin Susannah Ng Matthew Tomkins Viola Merewyn Bramble* Cello Molly Kadarauch Double Bass Jaan Pallandi* Flute Lisa-Maree Amos* Oboe Ben Opie Clarinet Chris Tingay* Bassoon Lucinda Cran* Horn Roman Ponomariov* Trumpet Louisa Trewartha* Trombone Nick Byrne Tuba Karina Filipi* Percussion Brent Miller* Harp Yinuo Mu Piano Sue Powell Orchestral Elissa Seed* Management Sound Haig Burnell Production PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS Residential Coordinator *AYO alumni

Christopher Robson

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ben Rimmer Chair Dr Graeme L Blackman AO Deputy Chair Marcus Elsum Treasurer/Company Secretary Sally Basser Jessica Block Lachlan Bramble Dr Kate Hadwen Simon Johnson Dr Andrew Lu OAM

MANAGEMENT Colin Cornish Chief Executive Officer Eliza McCracken Artistic Administrator Kate O’Beirne Director of Finance & Administration Rossy Yang Senior Financial Accountant & Office Manager Roxy Kavanagh Director of Development Warren Lenthall Director of Operations Erica Dawkins Operations & Production Coordinator Nathan Walton Operations & Music Coordinator Candice Wise Director of Engagement & Systems Katy Rogers-Davies Marketing & Communications Manager Alex Murray Communications Coordinator Eloise Wright Marketing Coordinator Patrick Brislan Volunteer Development Coordinator Louise Barkl Education Advisor Bernadette McNamara Program Manager, National Music Teacher Mentoring Program

OUR PARTNERS AYO is supported by the Australian Government

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