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Cairns-Gimuy, QLD
Starts 24 July 2026
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Festival Artists

Festival Artists

Cello

Julian Smiles

Julian’s diverse career combining solo, chamber music and orchestral performance reaches national and international audiences.  He was cellist of the Goldner String Quartet for its 30 year history, is in his 36th season with the Australia Ensemble UNSW, and has appeared as soloist with numerous Australian orchestras and ensembles. In demand as a teacher and chamber music mentor, Julian holds the position of Senior Lecturer in Cello and Discipline Lead for Strings at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Julian plays a Lorenzo Ventapane cello from 1827.