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Jacqueline Ogeil is a renowned Australian classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music through her exceptional skills as a harpsichordist, pianist, and organist. Born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1963, Ogeil showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Her parents recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Ogeil's musical education began at the Victorian College of the Arts, where she studied piano with Ronald Farren-Price. She later went on to study harpsichord with John O'Donnell at the University of Melbourne, where she completed her Bachelor of Music degree with honors. Ogeil then went on to study in Europe, where she received a scholarship to study harpsichord with Gustav Leonhardt at the Sweelinck Conservatorium in Amsterdam. Ogeil's career as a professional musician began in the early 1990s when she returned to Australia and began performing as a soloist and chamber musician. She quickly gained a reputation as one of Australia's leading harpsichordists and was invited to perform at major music festivals and concert series throughout Australia and Europe. One of Ogeil's most significant achievements was her performance of J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations at the Melbourne International Festival of the Arts in 1995. The performance was highly acclaimed by critics and established Ogeil as one of Australia's leading interpreters of Bach's music. She went on to record the Goldberg Variations for ABC Classics, which was released in 1997 and received critical acclaim. Ogeil has also been recognized for her work as a chamber musician. She has performed with some of Australia's leading ensembles, including the Australian Chamber Orchestra, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra. In 2001, she formed the ensemble Latitude 37 with violinist Julia Fredersdorff and cellist Laura Vaughan. The ensemble specializes in performing music from the Baroque and Classical periods on period instruments and has gained a reputation as one of Australia's leading early music ensembles. Ogeil's work as a musician has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. In 1996, she was awarded the Churchill Fellowship, which allowed her to study with leading harpsichordists in Europe. In 2000, she was awarded the prestigious Australia Council Fellowship for Music, which provided her with funding to further her career as a musician. In 2010, she was awarded the MCA/Freedman Foundation Jazz Fellowship, which allowed her to explore the intersection between jazz and early music. In addition to her work as a performer, Ogeil is also a respected music educator. She has taught at the University of Melbourne, the Victorian College of the Arts, and the Australian National University. She is currently a lecturer in music at the University of Tasmania, where she teaches harpsichord, piano, and musicology. Throughout her career, Ogeil has remained committed to promoting the music of the Baroque and Classical periods and to exploring the possibilities of early music performance. Her work as a musician and educator has had a significant impact on the Australian music scene and has helped to establish Australia as a center for early music performance.

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