“His playing of Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in A Major K. 622 again demonstrated much more than excellent technique. The famous slow movement had all the poise and concentration that one could have wished. ”
ABOUT
Justin currently serves as the Associate Principal Clarinet of Orchestra Victoria and the founding Artistic Director of the Melbourne Chamber Players.
His career has led him to perform as guest Principal Clarinet and E-flat Clarinet with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and The Australian World Orchestra as well as chamber music festivals across Australia, New Zealand and Canada. He has appeared on numerous live broadcasts for ABC and 3mbs radio, Radio New Zealand, Opera Europa, and ABC Classics.
In the realm of chamber music, Justin has collaborated with renowned ensembles such as the Orava Quartet, Flinders Quartet, Arcadia Winds, Hindemith Wind Quintet, the Melbourne Ensemble, Tailors Ensemble, Reeds Bending (reed quintet) and the newly formed Glenfern Trio. He has also had the pleasure of performing at celebrated chamber music festivals, including the Port Fairy Music Festival, Peninsula Summer Music Festival, Bendigo Festival, Melbourne Festival, Music by the Springs, Now or Never Festival, the Banff Summer Music Festival (Canada) and the Mackay Chamber Music Festival.
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I recently had the pleasure of performing Ravel’s Bolero with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra on E-Flat clarinet. Check out the performance ←
In other news, the ClariTones Blog is now live! It’s a little blog dedicated to all things clarinet. From practicing with purpose, examination preparation, managing performance nerves and general tips to improve your clarinet playing. Take a look! 👀
Also, do have a listen to the soundtrack for ABC’s heartwarming new TV show called “The Messenger” by award winning composer Bryony Marks. It’s now available on Spotify or better yet, watch the series on ABC ivew.