The Orchestra

“A great orchestra uplifts the sounds of the every day, beckoning people to share the exaltation of great music.” Johannes Fritzsch, Chief Conductor, Queensland Symphony Orchestra

Queensland Symphony Orchestra, under the guiding baton of Chief Conductor Johannes Fritzsch, is renowned for its high quality, breath-taking performances of both classical and modern compositions that engage audiences of all musical tastes, interests and ages.

As the largest performing arts company in Queensland employing 88 full-time musicians and the state’s only professional symphony orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra plays a vital role in Queensland’s cultural community, giving over 100 live performances across 47 weeks each year to more than 100,000 people.

Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s annual season attracts high-profile international and national artists and is made up of seven contrasting concert series featuring everything from Beethoven to the Proms, plus a number of Special Events supporting high calibre artists such as Ben Lee, José Carreras and Roberta Flack.

Each year, the Orchestra also undertakes a regional tour delivering a free community engagement program and conducts an extensive state-wide education program that connects with 30,000 students, from pre-school to university level.

The Orchestra also presents innovative corporate workshops engaging the business sector to think outside of the box about leadership and team work.

In addition to its own program, Queensland Symphony Orchestra performs for major arts festivals, direct broadcasts and recordings, and supports state and national opera and ballet companies.

"A formidable benchmark." The Australian, 2008

"The appointment of Maestro Fritzsch marks another milestone in the development of the Australia's symphonies." ArtsHub Australia, 2007

"The performance was simply staggering...if this is how our orchestra's going to play regularly, then all that can be said is bring it on." Martin Buzacott, Limelight, April 2007

"This orchestra can really swing." Ben Folds, September 2006

“…The Queensland Symphony Orchestra's continued flourishing under the poetic sensibilities of its Chief Conductor, Johannes Fritzsch, the sunshine state is staking its claim.” Diana Jenkins, Weekend Australian, October 2008

Chief Conductor - Johannes Fritzsch
Conductor Laureate – Muhai Tang
Assistant Conductor – Sarah-Grace Williams

Concertmasters
Warwick Adeney

Associate Concertmaster
Alan Smith

Violins
Rachel Smith *
Gail Aitken ~
Wayne Brennan ~
Jane Burroughs
Lynn Cole
Linda Carello
Margaret Connolly
Louise Cottone
Faina Dobrenko
Simon Dobrenko
Priscilla Hocking
Ann Holtzapffel
Nicola Manson
Tim Marchmont
Frances McLean
Stephen Phillips
Rebecca Seymour
Joan Shih
Paulene Smith
Brenda Sullivan
Stephen Tooke
Helen Travers
Brynley White
Harold Wilson

Viola
Bernard Hoey =
Raquel Bastos
Irene Garrahy
Kirsten Hulin-Bobart
Jann Keir-Haantera
Helen Poggioli
Graham Simpson
Paula Stofman
Nicholas Tomkin

Cello
David Lale ~
Kathryn Close
Andre Duthoit
Matthew Jones
Matthew Kinmont
Jenny Mikkelsen Stokes
Kaja Skorka 
Craig Allister Young

Double Bass
John Fardon ~
Dushan Walkowicz >>
Anne Buchanan
Paul O'Brien
Michael O’Loghlin
Ken Poggioli
 
Flute
Alexis Kenny ~
Hayley Radke >>
Janine Grantham

Piccolo
Paul Dhasmana * 

Oboe
Sarah Meagher ~
Elizabeth Chee +
Alexa Murray

Cor Anglais
Amelia Coleman *

Clarinet
Irit Silver  ~
Brian Catchlove +
Kate Travers

Bass Clarinet
Nicholas Harmsen * 

Bassoon
Nicole Tait ~
David Mitchell >>
Evan Lewis

French Horn
Peter Luff =
Ian O’Brien *
Vivienne Collier-Vickers
Lauren Manuel

Trumpet
Sarah Wilson =
Richard Madden >>
John Gould
Paul Rawson 

Trombone
Jason Redman ~
Dale Truscott >>

Bass Trombone
Tom Coyle *

Tuba
Thomas Allely *

Harp
Jill Atkinson *

Timpani
Tim Corkeron *

Percussion
David Montgomery ~
Andrew Knox >>

~ Section Principal
= Acting Section Principal
* Principal
^ Acting Principal
>> Associate Principal
+ Acting Associate Principal