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West Australian-born Louise McKay has always been a passionate and active chamber musician, performing regularly as a recitalist and collaboratively with other prominent musicians. Louise has enjoyed numerous opportunities to shine as soloist, and is now exploring the performance possibilities in Leipzig, Germany.

Louise held the position of Associate Principal Cello of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) from July 2011 to March 2019. She has also performed as a guest principal with the Auckland Philharmonia and Sydney Symphony Orchestras, as a chamber musician and soloist for Perth International Arts Festival, and in duet with solo dancers on the Sydney Opera House stage with the Australian Ballet Company.
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As she wielded her bow with impressive authority, Dvorak’s much-loved concerto flashed into life. Whether forceful or introspective, this was a most impressive offering. (Louise) gave indisputable evidence of high artistry in a solo capacity. 

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Titles


Titles


education

ARTIST DIPLOMA 2008-2011

The Colburn School, Los Angeles (Ronald Leonard)

BACHELOR OF MUSIC 2005-2007

Elder Conservatorium, Adelaide University (Janis Laurs)

ADVANCED PERFORMANCE PROGRAM 2004&2008

Australian National Academy of Music, Melbourne

 

scholarships & awards

2016

WASO Patrons and Friends Scholarship

SEMI-FINALIST 2013

Australian Cello Awards

FINALIST 2013

Freedman Classical Fellowship

FIRST PRIZE 2007

Geelong Advertiser Music Competition

SECOND PRIZE 2005

Australian Concerto Competition

"BEST RECITAL" 2005 & 2007

Recitals Australia Scholarship

"MOST PROMISING PLAYER" 2004

Gisborne International Music Competition

 

festivals

Blackmore's Musikzimmer, Berlin

Adelaide International Cello Festival

Aurora Chamber Music Festival, Sweden

Fortissimo Fest, Bulgaria

International Holland Music Sessions

Ferme de Villefavard, France

Australian Festival of Chamber Music

 
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