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David Griffiths is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born on 22nd June 1969 in Melbourne, Australia. From a young age, Griffiths showed a keen interest in music and began playing the clarinet at the age of nine. He was a natural talent and quickly progressed, winning numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. Griffiths attended the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne, where he studied under the guidance of renowned clarinetist, Peter Jenkin. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1990 and went on to complete a Master of Music degree at the University of Melbourne in 1992. After completing his studies, Griffiths began his professional career as a clarinetist, performing with various orchestras and ensembles in Australia and around the world. He quickly gained a reputation as a talented and versatile musician, capable of playing a wide range of musical styles. One of Griffiths' early highlights was his performance as a soloist with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in 1993. He performed Mozart's Clarinet Concerto, which was met with critical acclaim. This performance helped to establish Griffiths as one of Australia's leading clarinetists. In 1994, Griffiths joined the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) as their principal clarinetist. This was a significant milestone in his career, as the ACO is one of Australia's most prestigious and respected orchestras. Griffiths remained with the ACO for over a decade, during which time he performed in numerous concerts and recordings. One of the highlights of Griffiths' time with the ACO was his performance of Mozart's Clarinet Quintet in A major. This performance was recorded and released on CD, and it received widespread critical acclaim. The CD was nominated for an ARIA award, which is Australia's equivalent of the Grammy Awards. In addition to his work with the ACO, Griffiths has also performed with other orchestras and ensembles around the world. He has performed with the London Symphony Orchestra, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, among others. Griffiths is also a passionate chamber musician and has performed with numerous chamber ensembles throughout his career. He is a founding member of the Omega Ensemble, which is a chamber ensemble based in Sydney, Australia. The Omega Ensemble has performed in numerous concerts and festivals around the world, and they have released several CDs. Griffiths is also a respected teacher and has taught at various institutions throughout his career. He has taught at the University of Melbourne, the Australian National Academy of Music, and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, among others. He is currently a professor of clarinet at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Throughout his career, Griffiths has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the world of music. In 1997, he was awarded the Churchill Fellowship, which allowed him to study with some of the world's leading clarinetists in Europe and the United States. In 2003, he was awarded the Centenary Medal by the Australian government for his services to music. Griffiths has also been recognized for his contributions to the Australian music industry. In 2014, he was awarded the APRA Art Music Award for Excellence in Chamber Music. This award recognized his contributions to the Omega Ensemble and his work as a chamber musician.

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