17 - 21 July 2024 - Townsville Civic Theatre
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Adjudicators 2023.
Richard McIntyre OAM – Instrumental Adjudicator
Richard McIntyre, OAM, is considered one of Australia’s leading Chamber and Orchestral instrumentalists of his generation, Richard has enjoyed a long and highly successful career as bassoonist, conductor, educator and arranger. His many and diverse endeavours include 10 years as
Merlyn Quaife AM – Vocal Adjudicator
Merlyn has performed opera, oratorio, Lieder, chamber music and contemporary music to great acclaim throughout Australia and Europe. She has also performed as soloist with the Singapore Symphony, Hong Kong Philharmonic and the Voronesz Philharmonic in Russia. She has appeared
Accompanists 2023
Sarka Budinska-Boxall (Vocal Accompanist), Crystal Smith – Brisbane, Ingrid Sakurovs – Sydney, Calvin Bowman – Melbourne
Unfortunately, Calvin Bowman has had to withdraw his services for the 2023 competition due to ill health.
Ingrid Sakurovs – Accompanist
Ms Ingrid Sakurovs has been a staff member at the Sydney Conservatorium for more than 15 years, where she works
Sarka Budinska-Boxall – Vocal Accompanist
Sarka Budinska is a graduate from the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, Czech Republic. During her studies Sarka collaborated
Crystal Smith – Accompanist
Crystal Smith is an emerging young pianist, having recently completed her Masters of Music Research at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith
Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors and Supporters
Ms Dinie Gaemers
Beth Honeycombe
Siobhan Patrick
Ed & Louise Burke
Jacinta & Paul Payne
Anne Brook & Alan Stephenson
Martin’s Piano Tuning & Repairs
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