Twelve young musicians will gain invaluable professional experience as part of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s prestigious Fellowship program in 2019. The year-long intensive training program sees exceptional artists from Australia and New Zealand mentored by orchestra members, rehearse and perform with the orchestra, participate in masterclasses with guest artists and work with Chief Conductor and Artistic Director David Robertson. As in recent years, the Fellows also perform in a chamber music series and lead community outreach projects, helping them become job-ready musicians.

The 2019 Fellows with Roger Benedict. Photo © Ant Geernaert

“The Sydney Symphony Orchestra has a long-standing commitment to supporting the next generation of musicians,” said Fellowship Artistic Director and Principal Viola Roger Benedict. “In its 18-year history, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s Fellowship program has continually provided young artists with the tools and opportunities needed to pursue and share their musical passions as professional musicians.

“The 2019 Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellows are representative of what the next generation of musicians are capable of. I look forward to working closely with them and showcasing the phenomenal skill and talent of Australasia’s best and brightest young artists.”

Violinist Tobias Aan, horn player Aidan Gabriels and...