Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Appoints New Violist

Australian William Clark will join the orchestra's viola section

Australian violist William Clark previously received a full scholarship to study at the University of Melbourne, and followed this with a period of study at the Australian National Academy of Music.

He then studied in a range of locations overseas, receiving masterclasses from Laurence Power, Ning Feng, and William Coleman. During this time he also undertook extensive string quartet study with members of the Takács, Belcea, Alban Berg, Juilliard, Hagen, Doric, and Artemis String Quartets.

Clark has more than a decade's experience as a freelance player, during which time he appeared in guest principal and tutti roles with the Tasmanian and Melbourne Symphony Orchestras, Orchestra Victoria, and the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Following a year as an emerging artist with the Australian Chamber Orchestra in 2012, he was made a core member of the ACO Inspire quartet.

"Please join us in welcoming Will Clark to the MSO!" the orchestra wrote. "We are so glad to have you in the orchestra, Will!"