David Sharp

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David Sharp was awarded a Bachelor of Music Performance with Honours in Conducting from The University of Adelaide in 1995. Since graduating he has conducted many of the major Symphony Orchestras of Australia, appeared on television and radio, and conducted orchestras overseas.

David made his international debut with a main series concert for St Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra in Auckland, New Zealand in June 2003 and is now regularly engaged to conduct the orchestra. In 2007 David conducted the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra (NSW) which featured cellist Julian Smiles as soloist. He has conducted and tutored for the Adelaide Youth and Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestras.

David made his opera debut in 2005, conducting Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor for the Bel Canto Opera Company – described by critics as “a first rate opera experience”. In 2006 David directed and conducted a semi-staged production of Stravinsky’s Soldier’s Tale with an ensemble including the former Australian String Quartet violinist James Cuddeford, Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s principal trumpet David Elton, and members of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.

A cellist in the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra since 1997, David’s role has expanded to include conducting and directing the orchestra’s highly successful Tea and Symphony concert series. He has also conducted the orchestra in the East End Rush Hour Series, the ASO Ball with James Morrison and E-Type Jazz, Family concerts, regional tours throughout South Australia and the highly popular ASO Alfresco at Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens.

David Sharp will conduct the Adelaide Youth Orchestra for Maestro Series 3 on 16th September.