Christian Wojtowicz performed and recorded extensively in Europe and the United Kingdom for many years before returning to Australia. Upon his return he has continued an active career as both soloist and chamber musician, working with many of Australia's leading orchestras and musicians.
Career Summary
Christian Wojtowicz studied cello with Sela Trau and chamber music with Jan Sedivka at the Tasmanian Conservatorium before being awarded a Winston Churchill Fellowship to work with Pierre Fournier in Zurich and later with Andre Navarra at the Paris Conservatoire.
Recent activity has included recitals and broadcasting with pianist David Bollard and continuing association with foundation members of the Australian String Quartet, as well as the production of two solo CDs. Between 2002 and 2006 his Esperance Trio with David Bollard and Rachel Bremner was a Resident Ensemble at the Conservatorium.
Research Interests
Christian Wojtowicz has a small ensemble history as cellist of:
Ensemble I, Rialannah Quartet, Mayne Quartet, Australian Contemporary Music Ensemble, Flederman Ensemble, Pipeline Ensemble, Ensemble Unitas.
As soloist Christian has given cello masterclasses, lecture - recitals, and premiere (as well as standard repertoire) performances in Australasia, Europe and New Zealand.
Consultancy history (including chamber music and solo, concerto and recital performances, masterclasses, lecture/demonstrations):
University of Queensland
Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University
University of Sydney
Monash University
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Canberra School of Music, ANU
Mt Buller Summer School VIC
Astra Chamber Music Society
Launceston Chamber Music Society
Sydney Mozart Society
Victorian College of the Arts
Melbourne University
University of Adelaide Conservatorium
University of Western Australia
Tasmanian String Summer School
University of South Eastern Queensland
West Australian Academy of Performing Arts
Australian String Teachers Association
International Society for Music Education
Dartington Summer School UK
Vitasaari Festival Finland
Cheltenham Festival UK
BBC Proms '88 UK
University of Auckland NZ
University of Wellington NZ
Festival of Perth
Adelaide Festival
Melbourne Festival
Castlemaine Festival
Sydney Festival
Mildura Festival
Mittagong Easter Festival
Musica Viva Australia
National Music Camp Association of Australia
Numerous Secondary Schools and Colleges
Christian has been permanent Principal Cellist with:
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
Tasmanian Symphony Chamber Players
Canberra Symphony Orchestra
Elizabethan Trust Orchestra Melbourne
Christian been Guest Principal Cellist for:
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
Australian Opera Orchestra
Queensland Theatre Orchestra
Christian Wojtowicz has been concerto soloist with:
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Queensland Philharmonic Orchestra
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
Canberra Symphony Orchestra
and guest performer with:
Australian String Quartet
Australian Chamber Orchestra
Australia Ensemble
Christian Wojtowicz was founder of:
Canberra Winter Festival Chamber Orchestra
Tasmanian Symphony Chamber Players
and appears as a principal artist on ABC Classics, Vox Australis and NMA Publications.
He has made studio and live broadcasts on radio stations of UK(BBC), France, Austria, Holland, Germany, Greece, New Zealand, Singapore and on ABC Radio and Television and ABC Classic FM since 1967.
Research Areas:Teaching
Christian Wojtowicz lectures in cello, chamber music and is coordinator of post graduate performance.
UnitsCurrent and Supervised Project/s:
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