Alexander Read
PRINCIPAL 2ND VIOLIN
SEASON PARTNER
Musician of the OSM since
2013
Previous experience
Associate Principal 2nd Violin, Sydney Symphony Orchestra (2012-2013)
Violin, New Haven Symphony Orchestra (2010-2011)
Academics and teachers
Graduate Diploma, Schulich School of Music of McGill University with Denise Lupien
Master of Music, Yale School of Music with Ani Kavafian
Bachelor of Music with Honours, Schulich School of Music of McGill University with Thomas Williams
Private studies with Sharon Jones in London, Ontario
Awards and scholarships
Laureate of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition and the Eckhardt-Gramatté Competition
Winner of the McGill University Concerto Competition and Classical Concerto Competition
Broadus Erle Prize, Yale School of Music
Salsinger Tani Gold Medal in Performance, Schulich School of Music of McGill University
Peter Mendell Award, Jeunesses Musicales of Canada
Favorite composers
Haydn, Beethoven, Schumann, Mahler
Favorite works
The string quartets of Haydn and Beethoven
Other occupations
Teaches violin and chamber music at the Schulich School of Music of McGill University
