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The Melbourne Opera Orchestra is at the heart of everything Melbourne Opera does. Formed alongside the company in 2002, it has grown into one of Australia’s most experienced independent opera orchestras \u2014 performing across Melbourne’s major stages including Hamer Hall, the Athenaeum Theatre, Her Majesty’s Theatre and Crown Casino, as well as regional Performing Arts Centres and wineries throughout Victoria.<\/p>\n
From the grandeur of Wagner’s Ring Cycle to the fire of Verdi and the elegance of Mozart, the Orchestra brings Melbourne Opera’s productions to life with a full complement of strings, winds, brass and percussion in the pit. Its musicians are drawn from the finest professional players in the country, united by a shared commitment to opera performed without compromise.<\/p>\n
The Orchestra is available for corporate and private engagements. For enquiries please contact Orchestra Management on +61 3 9614 4188.<\/p>\n
Current Establishment<\/p>\n
Violin I<\/p>\n
Olga Vakoussivich
Stephen Docker
Varvara Vakhrameeva
Irina Grigoryan
Natalie Perekhudiouk
Emily Fraser
Annabel Plahuta<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Violin II<\/p>\n
Bernadette Baker
Tae Julien
Nino Ksovreli
Vincy U
Sam U
Raymond Wei
Deborah Hackett<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Viola<\/p>\n
Catherine Turnbull
Vicky Vukovich
David Chan
Flora Cawte<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Violoncello<\/p>\n
Janet Butler
Keryn Lientschnig
Tom Sinclair
Lewis Reed<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Contrabass<\/p>\n
Ian Crossfield
Chris Gelok<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Flute<\/p>\n
Vicki Stanko
Elizabeth Barcan<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Clarinet<\/p>\n
Kelli White
Tim Ieraci<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Oboe<\/p>\n
Anne Gilby
Sadah Webster<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Bassoon<\/p>\n
Glenn Taylor (Bassoon 1)
Sara Rafferton
Joanne Angus<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Horn<\/p>\n
Evgeny Chebykin
Ella Patrice
Henry Eames
Corey East-Bryans<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Trumpet<\/p>\n
Oscar Mason
Eva Bedggod<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Trombone<\/p>\n
Tra Hindley
Eric Budd
Glenn Bardwell<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Timpani<\/p>\n
Marcus Govan<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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