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Georg Pedersen Dip.(Paris Conservatoire) , Dip. (University Southern California)

Senior Lecturer in Cello - Sydney Conservatorium

Danish cellist Georg Pedersen has given well over 3000 concerts in 24 countries, has recorded on 12 different labels, and is broadcast all over the world. He studied in Copenhagen with Geisler, In Paris with Tortelier, and in Los Angeles with Piatigorsky. For eleven years he was Solo Cellist with the Royal Danish Philharmonic - Det Kongelige Kapel – regarded by Karajan, Bernstein, Celibidache, Rozhdestvensky, Kleiber, Markevich and Klemperer, as being amongst the ten best orchestras in the world. During this time he was also a member of the Copenhagen Chamber Soloists and the Dania String Quartet.

After university positions in Auckland, Adelaide and Melbourne, Georg Pedersen has been at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Sydney University, since 1985. An internationally sought after teacher, his students regularly win top prizes in international, national and state competitions, as well as in Eisteddfods, and go on to study with the best teachers in the world. His students are professors and principal cellists at leading schools and orchestras in Europe, America, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Georg’s younger students have full music scholarships at all the best private schools in Sydney, such as Sydney Grammar, MLC Burwood, PLC, St Andrews, Knox Grammar, Scots College, etc., and they arrive from all capital cities to study with him at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, the Conservatorium High School and in the Rising Stars Programme.

Georg has performed all the great cello concertos with major orchestras in Denmark, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Hong Kong. He has been guest principal cellist with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, and the Australian Chamber Orchestra. He has played with The Sydney String Quartet, The Soloists of Australia, The Sydney Trio, The Australian Trio, The Australia Ensemble, Flederman, The Kobets Quartet, The Pini-Hazelwood concerts, The Ku-Ring-Gai Virtuosi, The Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, The Adelaide Chamber Orchestra, and many others. He has given recitals and master classes in Europe, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore. Georg has also commissioned and premiered many new works from Australian composers, with grants from Australia Council. He continues to travel for Musica Viva and the Department of Foreign Affairs, broadcasts regularly for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and gives every year many concerts in Australia and abroad.

Georg has taught in National Summer Music Camps and Schools in Denmark, Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong. His teaching combines the Scandinavian, Russian and French schools, with roots going back to Feuillard, Casals and Klengel. Pedersen has created his own teaching material, to fill in the gaps in existing material, in a concise and comprehensive manner. He is regarded as being at the cutting edge of artistic and pedagogical research and is much in demand internationally. In 2011 he gave masterclasses at the Juillard School in New York, Northwestern University in Chicago and at the International Cello Festival in Adelaide. In 2012 he will be in Los Angeles for the Piatigorsky International Cello Festival at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music.

Telephone: (61 + 2) 9351 1278

“Georg Pedersen is not only an impeccable cellist with a very beautiful sound and a brilliant technique, but also a serious and sensitive artist, devoted to music and illuminated by the highest ideals” Paul Tortelier, Paris

“…muscular intensity…assured, rhapsodic and poignant…Pedersen seizes on its expressive nuances with abandon, vividly detailing Whitehead’s haunting, vibrant phrases…” (“Australian Cello” CD) The Strad Magazine, London

“…the Rococo Variations were played brilliantly, with an abundance of intensity, elegance and warmth…such beautiful sound and phrasing is rare…” Berlingske Tidende, Copenhagen

“…brilliant and stylish playing…” (Haydn D Major Concerto) The Boston Globe

“…here is programming and playing of a standard which must be a constant source of reference in Australia…” (with Flederman) Roger Covell, Sydney Morning Herald

“Fiendishly difficult, employing every trick of cello technique, plus a few more, is the Solo Cello Sonata (1915) by Kodaly. To play it from memory and astoundingly well, as Georg Pedersen did last week, borders on communion with the occult…”

“…leading light of Australia’s cello aristocracy…” Fred Blanks, Sydney Morning Herald

“…a memorable performance…the right mixture of lightness, virtuosity, lyricism and commanding expressiveness…a persuasive statement…” (Schubert Arpeggione Sonata) Peter McCallum, Sydney Morning Herald

“…inspired performance…fiery recording…a reminder that passion in music didn’t stop with the arrival of all 12 notes…tremendous detail in the playing…” (“Australian Cello” CD) Andrew Ford, Limelight, 24 Hours, Australia

“…an absolutely stunning performance of the Debussy Sonata by Georg Pedersen…” ABC-FM broadcast, Sydney International Piano Competition

“…Immense experience…played with conviction and passion…the power of Pedersen’s utterance in the dramatic Adagio (Carter Sonata) was remarkable…surefootedness and boundless energy…intensity and perception…drew every ounce and more from the score…” Rodney Smith, Adelaide Advertiser

“Dauth, Pedersen and Iwaki seemed as one in their conception of the work (Brahms’ Double Concerto), and an excellent performance resulted. If Pedersen’s big cello tone at times dominated Dauth’s smaller sound, they were musically very well matched” Michael Brimer, The Australian

“…Pedersen’s masterly playing of the Third Cello Suite by Britten was one of the really thrilling experiences of the season…” New Zealand Listener

“…Pedersen’s lovely tone was a gem…the peak of nobility…Georg Pedersen was emphatically the concert’s highlight…” L.C.M. Saunders, The New Zealand Herald

“…the flood of warm, ambient tone he is able to produce from his cello was marvelous to hear. A sensitive, cultured musician…” Auckland Herald

Warrick Dobbie LL.M (ANU) , ASCM , LTCL (T), DSCM (Syd. Con.) , Grad.Dip.Ed. , Dip.Law, FTCL

CELLO TEACHER

A graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium and a Fellow of Trinity College of Music London, Warrick is recognised internationally as a leading figure in music performance & education. As a cellist, he has performed throughout the world including performances as guest Associate Principal Cellist of the University of Adelaide Cello Ensemble on their acclaimed tour of Russia, Germany, Italy and Serbia / Croatia and with the International Opera Festival for their performances of Aida in Tokyo Japan.

Warrick first started his cello studies here in Australia with Colleen McMeekin at the age of six before going on to complete advanced studies with Russian cellist Alex Pogodin and Danish cellist Georg Pedersen. During his time as a student at the Sydney Conservatorium he was invited to play in performances with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and was also a prize winner in the ABC Conducting Competition which saw him conduct the ABC Sinfonia in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House. On returning to Australia after scholarship studies at the Royal College of Music London with Joan Dickson and also in France with Maude Tortelier and Andre Navarra, Warrick has established himself as one of Sydney's leading cello teachers, sharing the joys of playing cello in recent years with both his private students and students at many of Sydney's leading private schools including MLC School, Meriden, PLC Sydney and Shore Grammar School. Currently most of his teaching is conducted at his own School for Strings located at the heart of Sydney's inner west education belt in Croydon, approx. 15 minutes from the CBD. Warrick's cello students have often been awarded prestigious Music Scholarships at Sydney Private Schools including Newington College, MLC School and PLC Sydney covering their academic fees for Years 7 to 12.

Warrick is also a qualified lawyer who holds a Master of Laws degree from the Australian National University in Canberra. Along side his musical activities, he has a particular interest in Internet and Media / Communications Law and also Animal Rights Law.

Beginners, intermediate and advanced students welcome. Learn to express your unique talents ... get yourself a Cello !

Contact details :

Phone: 9744 9654

Mobile: 0412 642 048

Heather Stratfold B.Mus. , L.Mus.A.

Heather Stratfold graduated in 1986 with First Class Honours from the Elder Conservatorium of Music (Adelaide) having studied with Kurt Hess, a teacher of Swiss origin and former pupil of Janos Starker. Whilst still a student Heather played professionally with the ABC orchestras and chamber orchestras in Adelaide and commenced her cello teaching career working in schools, for TAFE (S.A.) and as a private tutor.

She moved to London in late 1986, after undertaking a European tour with the acclaimed University of Adelaide Cello Ensemble of which she was a founding member. She continued her cello studies with Christopher Bunting, former pupil of Pablo Casals, and later with Karine Georgian, former pupil of Rostropovich. She attended and participated in masterclasses at the Dartington International Summer Schools, the Manchester International Cello Festival and at the Aldeburgh Festival.

Heather's performing career in London spanned a wide range of musical genres from the Symphony Orchestra and Opera Orchestra, West End shows, various chamber groups including string quartets and cello duo to work as a session cellist for jazz/pop recordings and videos.

Since her return to Australia in 1996, Heather has been based in Sydney. She continues her performing career on a freelance basis within a broad variety of musical genres, most recently branching out into composition, jazz cello and work in the theatre ( acting, playing and singing ). Heather is a teacher who gives her all and has a unique ability to inspire others with her enthusiasm and passion for the cello. In her own time, Heather practices meditation and yoga, enjoys reading and joke telling.

Heather's instrument is a modern French cello by Alain Moiner (1997) affectionately named "Percy".

New studio located in Semaphore, South Australia.

Mobile : (08) 7324 2470

Ljubo Oblikov Violoncellist Dip. ( Bulgaria ) , Grad.Dip.Mus. (Syd. Con.)

CELLO TEACHER

Ljubo Oblikov began studying the cello at the age of nine in his native Bulgaria, attending specialist Music Schools and the Sofia Conservatorium where he completed his Bachelor of Music Degree in 1977. He gave solo recitals and performed regularly as a member of various orchestras and chamber ensembles including the radio Sofia Orchestra, Russe Philharmonic,  Gabrovo Chamber Orchestra and two chamber orchestras formed specifically for performances and competitions in Italy and West Berlin, where he met his future wife, Australian flautist Jane Bolinowsky.

Upon arriving in Melbourne in 1981, Ljubo worked as a freelance cellist and teacher before accepting positions as lecturer in cello and solfege at the Darling Downs Institute of Advanced Education in Toowoomba (University of Southern Queensland), Principal cellist of the Darling Downs Sinfonia and cellist in the Queensland Theatre Orchestra. During this time he also performed as soloist with the Sinfonia and gave regular recitals.

In 1987 Ljubo moved to Sydney where he joined the music staff at Newington College and became a member of the Henley String Quartet. In 1991/92 he gave solo performances in England , Spain, France, and Switzerland as part of a tour undertaken by Newington College and in 1993 he completed a Graduate Diploma in Performance at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Production of his CD Reverie has lead to a number of invitations to give recitals in and around Sydney and in Santiago, Chile. The CD has been broadcast on several Sydney radio stations.

Currently, Ljubo is the President/Music Director of the Hills District Music Club.

Studio located at Castle Hill in Sydney

Telephone : 9899 5480

Imogen Granwal Dip.Mus. (Perf.) , Grad.Dip.Mus. (Perf.),

Cert. IV (Assessment & Workplace Training )

CELLO & MUSICIANSHIP TEACHER

Imogen Granwal gained a Diploma and Post Graduate Diploma of Music in Performance Cello from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music studying most recently with the late Lois Simpson. Since completing her studies she has been prominent in the Sydney freelance music scene, performing solo, in chamber groups, orchestras, world music groups and participating in numerous recordings.

Imogen has widespread teaching experience, building her private studio over the past 12 years. She enjoys teaching adults and children, and, while believing that lessons should be creative and relaxed, is willing and able to prepare students for AMEB exams. Imogen has taught a range of students from complete beginners,  to tertiary level students at the Newcastle Conservatorium of Music. Adult students of all levels are very welcome.

Imogen has a broad interest in a wide variety of music from different cultures and different eras. She also plays viola da gamba. She has been involved in world music for the past two decades with a passionate commitment to Latin American music which has led to some amazing travel and musical experiences. She returned in 2003 from a 6-month trip to Cuba, (with the assistance of a grant from the Australia Council for the Arts), researching the Cuban New Song Movement.

As part of Imogen’s commitment to fostering a fun and motivated learning environment, students are encouraged to attend and perform at informal concerts at the studio and to attend concerts of visiting international artists (particularly cellists).  Cello ensemble days are organised for students wishing to experience and learn about chamber music. Music Theory can be taught as part of a lesson. Lessons are generally weekly and individual at my studio in Randwick. 

Studio located at Kensington in Sydney.

Mobile : 0417 692 751

Luda Tees Diploma Cello Teacher / Orchestra Performer

CELLO TEACHER

Luda Tees (aka Reznikov) completed her musical education overseas in Odessa Ukraine (formerly Russia) in 1982 at the Conservatorium of Music at Odessa.

Throughout her career in music she has been engaged in teaching many students and been responsible for their regular performances and co-ordinating their study program.

Since 1993 she has been performing with various Chamber groups as part of a Trio and a String Quartet as well as having been a former member of the East West Orchestra in Sydney.

For some years Luda taught Cello at Waverley College (until 2004) and still teaches at Trinity College in Summer Hill and other schools. Luda is also a former staff member at the Australian Institute of Music, McDonalds Performing Arts College and SCECGS Darlinghurst. Luda offers tuition both on a traditional basis and by use of the Suzuki method. A number of her students have been awarded first prize at various Eisteddfods and have also been granted music scholarships at Private Schools in Sydney.

Luda presently also teaches regularly from studios in the Eastern and Inner West Suburbs of Sydney and also performs regularly with the Aurora String Quartet and the Modern String Quartet. In addition, Luda specialises in tuition for adult students and beginners.

Telephone (02) 9387 4836 & 0412 189 714 for appointment and arrangements.

Clara Blazer B.Mus. (Hons. Syd) , Grad.Dip.Ed. , A.Mus.A. (Cello & Piano)

CELLO TEACHER

Clara Blazer completed a Bachelor of Music at the University of Sydney ( major in piano performance ) and a Graduate Diploma of Education in 1979. Clara also studied cello with Colleen McMeekin and Algimantas Motiekaitis during her undergraduate years. In 1981-82, she studied cello with Jerome Jelinek at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor after being awarded a Graduate Rotary Fellowship.On her return to Australia,as well as working as a freelance cellist , a year was spent with the ABC Training Orchestra. Clara has held teaching positions at The King's School, Ravenswood School for Girls, Waverley College, Emanuel School and Chatswood Yamaha Centre and has conducted and tutored string groups for the Western Youth Orchestra and local primary schools. Presently she runs a busy private studio in Newtown.

In 2004 Clara completed an Honours year at Sydney University ( major in baroque cello performance ), having studied with Tim Blomfield. In the same year she joined the baroque all female vocal ensemble  "The Tall Poppeas". Clara is a founding member of "Suonare", an instrumental ensemble specialising in exploring the baroque cello sonata repertoire.

Beginners welcome. Studio in Newtown. ph: (02) 95162681

Emily Duffill Cert. Professional Studies (Manhattan School of Music) , Fulbright Scholar (2004-2006) , M.Mus (Australian Institute of Music) , B.Mus (Univ. of Canterbury)

CELLO TEACHER

Emily Duffill has taught cello for many years and is based in Bondi Junction, running a busy studio servicing the Eastern Suburbs.  She also teaches at Wenona in North Sydney and Newington in Stanmore and is available to teach privately in these areas. 

Emily has taught for prestigious conservatories and performing arts programs such as  Sydney Conservatorium of Music, McDonald College of the Performing Arts, Newcastle Conservatorium of Music and Sydney Youth Orchestras.   Her expertise is in private cello lessons, cello masterclasses, and chamber music tutoring and workshops.    She has also worked in the past for Sydney Schools such as Reddam House, North Sydney Girls High, Moriah College, St. Scholasticas and St. Aloysius College.

Emily has given recitals in Australia, New Zealand, US and Asia and recently was invited to give masterclasses at the University of The Philippines. She is currently undertaking a PhD through the University of Sydney specialising in musicians health and pedagogy.   She is very happy to hear from students of all ages and abilities.


Phone: 0406 416 636

Quotes:

“The work of Emily has received high appraisal from both colleagues and pupils – in particular her methodology which is manifold, emotional and comprehensive.  Emily is an empathetic tutor, who considers the uniqueness of every pupil and shapes her teaching process to suit the requirement of each pupil…She is incredibly committed, loyal and professional…” Gillian Markham (Sydney Youth Orchestras)

“Dear Emily,  Thank you so much for all your efforts preparing the students for their Music Recital, which you did with such dedication.  It was a great pleasure to watch the students performing...”  D.M.F Pitcairn (Principal, Reddam House)

“Cellist and piano remarkably interacted …Duffill’s long sinuous, resonant tones reflected the exquisite lyricism of both pieces as she demonstrated impressive technical skill and sensitive artistry…”Rosalinda L. Orosa (The Philippine Star)

“Emily proved to be an extremely reliable and committed student who, in my opinion, has now already developed into a first class cellist displaying unusual musical instincts… She makes a very beautiful sound which she uses with imagination and sensitivity…” The late Lois Simpson, A.O (Cello Teacher & Mentor)

Susan Schonberger M.A. (Cello) Romania , Dip.Ed. (University of Sydney)

CELLO TEACHER

Susan has extensive experience as a performer and cello teacher.  She completed her schooling from the well known Lyceum of Music from Cluj,Romania. She graduated as Master of Arts from Conservatorium of Music “Gh.Dima”,Cluj, faculty of instrumental studies specialising in cello. Susan became a cellist in the local Philharmonic  Orchestra touring extensively throughout Europe. She also performed in numerous  chamber groups.

Arriving in Australia  Susan continued her study at Sydney University, obtaining Diploma in Education. In the last 20 years  she’s concentrating on her teaching career. Susan has taught music in several High Schools in the Sydney region and for more than ten years at the Conservatorium Open Academy.

Her students are highly regarded in AMEB, achieving high distinctions on their exams. Some of them were recipients of scholarships to private schools.  All her students gained entrance to Sydney Youth Orchestra. Together with her performing and teaching experience Susan is committed to the musical education of students of all ages and abilities.

BEGINNERS, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED STUDENTS WELCOME!

Studio located at Bondi Beach

Phone : (02) 9130 7354

Marleen Broekmans B.Mus. (Perf.) Sydney Conservatorium

CELLO TEACHER

A graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Marleen began her music education at the age of 4, first on piano and then flute, before finding the cello.

At the age of 14, she joined the Talented Youth Program at the Australian International Conservatorium of Music, where upon studying in the class of Ljubo Oblikov for three years, completed a successful audition for the Sydney Conservatorium’s Senior Lecturer in Cello, Mr Georg Pedersen. Marleen has also studied abroad in France, Austria and Belgium with international cellists Maria Kliegel and Robert Cohen at the 2010 Euro Music Festival. Throughout her undergraduate degree, she toured extensively throughout Australia and Asia with electric string trio Maske and performed in masterclasses and had private lessons with Hans Jorgen Jensen of Northwestern University as part of the 2009 Australian String Academy. She was also the recipient of the Nils Korner Memorial Scholarship to the Australian Chamber Music Camp at Wollongong University in 2006.

Marleen has taught cello, piano and music theory privately since 2004, with teaching positions at The Pittwater House School, Carlingford West Primary School and the Sydney Youth Symphony Orchestra. Her students range from primary aged children to adult beginners who periodically form chamber groups and cello ensembles throughout the year to promote ensemble skills and boost self esteem and motivation. Music theory workshops and performance masterclasses are also available to students preparing for HSC, AMEB, Trinity or ABRSM exams.

Marleen plays on a cello from Kligenthaal, Germany, made in 1790. Her life ambition is to complete her Masters and eventually hold a Doctorate in music to further her understanding of the instrument she loves.

Studio located at Parramatta.

Phone : 0405 100639

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