THE Coffs Harbour City Orchestra’s upcoming concert featuring violin virtuoso Nicholas Fairbanks is a homecoming for the accomplished musician who grew up in Bellingen Shire.
An evening performance on Saturday 19 July and a matinee on Sunday 20 July at Bellingen Memorial Hall, will feature Mr Fairbanks performing the Vieuxtemps Violin Concerto No 5 Opus 37 with the orchestra.
“The music is dynamic and very engaging,” Coffs Harbour City Orchestra spokesperson Cathie McIntyre said.
“Nick asked our orchestra’s Artistic Director Tim Egan if some of his friends could join the orchestra for these concerts; obviously Tim said “by all means”.
“Adding string players with a high standard of ability to an amateur orchestra is always a game changer, you can never have too many string players, they’re the main elements of a symphony orchestra.”
Nicholas Fairbanks’ passion for the violin ignited at the age of six.
His journey in the world of music has been nothing short of remarkable, marked by dedicated tutelage and outstanding achievements.
Under the mentorship of Amber Davis from The Sydney Symphony Orchestra during his formative years, Mr Fairbanks honed his skills and developed a deep appreciation for classical music.
By the age of 14, he had ascended to the prestigious role of Concert Master for the Bellingen Youth Orchestra, a position he held with distinction from 2019 to 2021.
Additionally, he served as the Concert Master and soloist for the Bellingen String Sinfonia, and also as a soloist with The Australian Hayden String Ensemble.
His commitment to excellence led him to the Australian Chamber Orchestra Academy in both 2021 and 2022, where he continued to refine his craft.
Seeking further musical enlightenment, he relocated to Sydney, where he is presently engaged in advanced studies with Dr Evgeny Sorkin at The Sydney Conservatorium of Music Open Academy.
His dedication is exemplified by his role as the NSW Arts Unit Orchestra Associate Concert Master and his involvement with the Rosemont Chamber Orchestra.
Committed to sharing his profound love for music and his expertise in playing the violin, Mr Fairbanks derives immense satisfaction from guiding his students toward the realisation of their musical aspirations.
By Andrea FERRARI
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