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Emma McGrath

Concertmaster

Supported by Rob and Patricia Greenwell

When Emma plays with the full orchestra you can usually spot her at the front left of the stage with fellow violinists.

‘I try and wake up in the morning and think of people I've been inspired by, and I hope that I can be inspiring for others.’

About Emma

British-American-Australian violinist Emma McGrath is the Concertmaster of the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.

She has carved out an international and varied career as a concertmaster, soloist, chamber musician, conductor, teacher, educator and mentor.

Emma has appeared as a Guest Concertmaster/Leader with the Sydney, Adelaide and West Australian symphony orchestras, Opera Australia, Orchestra Wellington, BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, the Hallé, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Royal Northern Sinfonia, Castilla y León Symphony Orchestra and the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.

She has also performed as a soloist throughout Europe, Asia, Australia and the USA.

Before moving to Tasmania, Emma was the Assistant Concertmaster of the Colorado Symphony, and the Associate Concertmaster of the Seattle Symphony.

Did you know?

As Concertmaster, Emma’s job is to lead the orchestra. She’s the violinist at the front who stands up before the performance begins and signals to the oboist to begin playing the note ‘A’ so that each member of the orchestra can tune.

Emma works closely with our Chief Conductor on the TSO’s artistic vision, ensuring every musician is in sync with that vision on and off stage. Her role means she’s also a sounding board and mentor to the other musicians.

A highly celebrated soloist, Emma often performs as the headline act in concerts with the TSO and other ensembles.

She is also a professional singer and conductor.