Melbourne International Festival of Brass
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The brain-child of successful professional musicians Geoff Collinson
and Michael Bertoncello, the Melbourne International Festival of Brass (MIFB) commenced in 2003. It brings together Australian and international students, professionals, amateurs and brass educators. Geoff and Michael are able to attract professionals from around the globe and, with selected artists from Australia, establish the talented core of the MIFB.
The MIFB's Honorary Patron, Barry Tuckwell
, is a world-renowned French Horn player, conductor and educator and was a principal horn player in the London Symphony Orchestra
for thirteen years.
Geoff Collinson
Geoff Collinson is an Australian horn player and the Head of Brass at the University of Melbourne. He was awarded the position of Principal horn with the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra in 1990. He is one of the organizers for the Melbourne International Festival of Brass.-References:...
and Michael Bertoncello, the Melbourne International Festival of Brass (MIFB) commenced in 2003. It brings together Australian and international students, professionals, amateurs and brass educators. Geoff and Michael are able to attract professionals from around the globe and, with selected artists from Australia, establish the talented core of the MIFB.
The MIFB's Honorary Patron, Barry Tuckwell
Barry Tuckwell
Barry Emmanuel Tuckwell AC, OBE , is an Australian horn player who has spent most of his professional life in the United Kingdom and the United States.- Early life and education :...
, is a world-renowned French Horn player, conductor and educator and was a principal horn player in the London Symphony Orchestra
London Symphony Orchestra
The London Symphony Orchestra is a major orchestra of the United Kingdom, as well as one of the best-known orchestras in the world. Since 1982, the LSO has been based in London's Barbican Centre.-History:...
for thirteen years.