Role

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Ensemble

Period

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Baroque

 

 

Romantic

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Orchestral

 

Soloists of Australia is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 2005 by a group of talented musicians who shared a passion for chamber music. The ensemble is based in Sydney, Australia, and is known for its exceptional performances of classical and contemporary music. The founding members of Soloists of Australia were violinist Niki Vasilakis, cellist Julian Smiles, and pianist Kathryn Selby. All three musicians had established successful careers as soloists and chamber musicians before coming together to form the ensemble. They were joined by other talented musicians, including violist Tobias Breider and clarinetist David Griffiths, to form a core group of performers. Since its founding, Soloists of Australia has become one of the most respected chamber music ensembles in Australia and has gained international recognition for its exceptional performances. The ensemble has performed at major concert halls and festivals around the world, including the Sydney Opera House, the Melbourne Recital Centre, the Edinburgh Festival, and the Hong Kong Arts Festival. One of the highlights of Soloists of Australia's career was their performance at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The ensemble was invited to perform at the Australian Pavilion, where they played a program of classical and contemporary music to a packed audience. The performance was broadcast live on Chinese television and was seen by millions of people around the world. Soloists of Australia has also been recognized for its outstanding recordings. The ensemble's debut album, "Brahms: The Piano Quartets," was released in 2007 and received critical acclaim. The album was nominated for an ARIA Award, which is the Australian equivalent of the Grammy Awards, and was named "Best Classical Album" by Limelight Magazine. In addition to their performances and recordings, Soloists of Australia is committed to promoting classical music education and outreach. The ensemble regularly performs in schools and community centers, and has developed a program called "Music in Unlikely Places" that brings classical music to unexpected venues, such as hospitals and prisons. Soloists of Australia has also collaborated with other artists and ensembles, including the Australian Chamber Orchestra and the Australian String Quartet. These collaborations have resulted in some of the ensemble's most memorable performances, such as their 2010 performance of Mozart's Clarinet Quintet with David Griffiths. The members of Soloists of Australia are all accomplished musicians in their own right. Niki Vasilakis has performed as a soloist with major orchestras around the world, including the London Symphony Orchestra and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Julian Smiles is a former member of the Australian String Quartet and has performed as a soloist with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Kathryn Selby is a renowned pianist and chamber musician who has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras and ensembles. Tobias Breider is a highly respected violist who has performed with the Berlin Philharmonic and the London Symphony Orchestra. David Griffiths is a clarinetist who has performed with the Australian Chamber Orchestra and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Soloists of Australia has received numerous awards and accolades for their performances and recordings.

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