Ashley Arbuckle
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Artistic Director at The String Co-op, Western Arts Orchestra, Concertmaster & Artistic Director of the WA Philharmonic. at Western Arts Orchestra
Location: Greater Perth Area, Australia, Australia 7 work roles 1 school
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Artistic Director at The String Co-op, Western Arts Orchestra, Concertmaster & Artistic Director of the WA Philharmonic.
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Greater Perth Area, Australia, Australia

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Ashley Arbuckle is listed as Artistic Director at The String Co-op, Western Arts Orchestra, Concertmaster & Artistic Director of the WA Philharmonic. at Western Arts Orchestra, based in Greater Perth Area, Australia, Australia. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Ashley Arbuckle.

Ashley Arbuckle previously worked as Artistic Director at Western Arts Orchestra and Artistic Director at The String Co-Op. Ashley Arbuckle holds Bachelor Of Music, Music from The University Of Western Australia.

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Ashley was born & educated in Perth, graduating in 1964 with a Bachelor of Music from the University of Western Australia.He became a member of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra soon after & in 1972 was appointed Associate Concertmaster.March 1974 saw Ashley commence studies in Switzerland and London culminating in him being offered the position of co-leader of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, remaining with them for three years.During this time he was a founding member of the Australian Sinfonia of London, also giving solo performances with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the London Soloists.In 1981 Ashley was appointed co-leader of the London Symphony Orchestra. He remained in this position for ten years.Returning to Perth, Ashley took up the mantle of WASO Concertmaster in late 1990.Due to a rare neurological condition affecting his coordination, Ashley had no choice but to cease playing in 1998, retiring completely from his position as WASO Concertmaster in 1999. After five years and 26 specialists, an operation was performed by renowned brain surgeon Dr Charles Teo in 2002, which saw his bowing arm return to normal. In 2006 he was able to play again - the classical music world was thrilled to see him return to the international stage.These days, Ashley is busy as Artistic Director of The String Co-op, a collection of Perth's finest jazz and classical string musicians, as well as Artistic Director of the Western Arts Orchestra, a Chamber Ensemble of 16 players - available for hire at your private or corporate event. Ash is also Concertmaster and Artistic Director of the WA Philharmonic, renowned for specialising in Film-Score Recording over the past 15 years. Ashley cites the highlight of his career as meeting Lady Di in 1995 after leading the London Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican, & playing with the World Orchestra for Peace in Geneva. His musical influences include Stefan Grappelli and Leonard Bernstein.Specialties: Classical & jazz performance, leading orchestras, concertmaster, music festivals, music composition, arranging orchestral scores.

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Western Arts Orchestra
Western Arts Orchestra
Artistic Director at The String Co-op, Western Arts Orchestra, Concertmaster & Artistic Director of the WA Philharmonic.
7 roles · 52 years

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Artistic Director

Current
Western Arts Orchestra

A Chamber Ensemble of 16 players which expands to suit the repertoire required. The players are a combination of experienced classical musicians and recent graduates from both UWA and WAAPA. Recent performances include the Posh Picnic - Cheriton Estate, Royal Perth and Freshwater Bay Yacht Clubs as well as numerous private soirees in Perth.

2009 - Present ~17 yrs 5 mos

Artistic Director

Current
The String Co-Op

Whether you need at your event a virtuoso solo performance, a jazz trio, a bluesy quintet, a classical octet, or a full orchestra – The String Co-op brings music to the ears!The String Co-op is a selection of Perth's most brilliant string players, handpicked by Artistic Director Ashley Arbuckle. Each performance by The String Co-op features an exquisite.

2009 - Present ~17 yrs 5 mos

Lead Violin At Top Shelf

Current
Top Shelf

Ashley is a member of this quartet of internationally respected Perth musicians, two of whom recently returned to Perth after time in the USA and Europe. Top Shelf specialise in private soirees staged at your home, a restaurant, or function. Each event is tailored to your requirements with no two the same. Popular themes include American Songbook, Voila!.

2009 - Present ~17 yrs 5 mos

Concertmaster & Artistic Director

Current
West Australian Philharmonic

Since 1993, the West Australian Philharmonic have scored Film, television and concert productions for companies such as Lucasfilm “Young Indy” Paramount Pictures, Warner Brothers, Disney, & Silver Pictures.A first class Orchestra, a new fully equipped scoring stage, a state of the art 5.1 mixing facility with live audio streaming and digi delivery. The.

2008 - Present ~18 yrs 5 mos

Concertmaster

West Australian Symphony Orchestra

Ashley took up the mantle of Concertmaster of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) in late 1990.Established in 1928, WASO is considered a leader among Australia’s cultural organisations, performing each year with some of the world’s finest conductors and soloists. Due to a rare neurological condition affecting his coordination and playing, Ashley.

1990 - 1999 ~9 yrs

Leader

In 1981 Ashley was appointed co-leader of the London Symphony Orchestra. He remained in this position for 10 years.The London Symphony Orchestra is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading orchestras and attracts the best players, many of whom also have flourishing solo and chamber music careers.

1981 - 1991 ~10 yrs

Co-Leader

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

After commencing musical studies in Switzerland and London, Ashley was co-leader of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra between 1974 - 1977.Acknowledged as one of the UK’s most prodigious orchestras, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) - formed in 1946 - enjoys an international reputation for bringing audiences worldwide first-class performances and the.

1974 - 1977 ~3 yrs
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Ashley Arbuckle works for Western Arts Orchestra.

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Ashley Arbuckle is listed as Artistic Director at The String Co-op, Western Arts Orchestra, Concertmaster & Artistic Director of the WA Philharmonic. at Western Arts Orchestra.

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Ashley Arbuckle is based in Greater Perth Area, Australia, Australia while working with Western Arts Orchestra.

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Ashley Arbuckle has worked for Western Arts Orchestra, The String Co-Op, Top Shelf, West Australian Philharmonic, and West Australian Symphony Orchestra.

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Ashley Arbuckle holds Bachelor Of Music, Music from The University Of Western Australia.

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