Program

Claude Debussy (1862–1918)
Première Rhapsodie

Nikki Schultz
From Fire Country

Anne Cawrse (1981–)
Ruby

Jean Françaix (1912–1997)
Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra

ABOUT Gordon
Gordon Richter completed his studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in 2023 and has recently started a Masters of Music at the Elder Conservatorium. He is an aspiring clarinettist who has studied with many renowned teachers, including Ben Mellefont, Chris Richards, Frank Celata, Edgar Heßke and Lloyd Van’t Hoff. He has been a principal clarinet for all ensembles at the Conservatorium during his studies, as well as principal bass clarinet. He was a member of SYO Flagship for 2 years, becoming Principal in 2023. Career highlights include playing Mahler 8, Rite of Spring in the Sydney Opera House.