As Assistant Concertmaster of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, violinist Lerida Delbridge is a vital cornerstone of our classical music scene. She also has a passion for chamber music as a founding member of the Tinalley String Quartet, which has performed internationally and been the recipient of numerous awards. She has recently taken on the role of artistic director of Hunters Hill Music, which brings outstanding chamber music closer to audiences.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Lerida discusses her multifaceted musical life, reflecting on her early musical influences, international study experiences, and the challenges and triumphs of building a career in chamber music from Australia. Delbridge also speaks about the importance of community music-making, her cherished historic violin, and the joy and insight she gains from teaching.

The next Hunters Hill Music – Swirl, Swoop & Dance – is on at 2pm on Sunday 4 May at the Hunters Hill Town Hall. Visit huntershillmusic.com.au for further details about this and future concerts.

Lerida's music selections

Fauré, G. – Pie Jesu, from Requiem op 48
Choir of King’s College Cambridge; Stephen Cleobury, director
King's College, Cambridge – KGS0034

Brown, N.H. & Freed, A. – Moses, from Singin’ in the Rain
Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor
Turner Classic Movies Music – 8122719632

Strauss, R. – September, from Four Last Songs
Jessye Norman, soprano; Gewandhausorchester; Kurt Masur, conductor
Philips – 411 052-2

Mendelssohn, F. – String Quartet no 3 in D op 44 no 1 – 3rd mvt
Tinalley String Quartet
ABC – 0028948554959

Rachmaninov, S. – Piano Concerto no 2 in C Minor – 2nd mvt
Vladimir Ashkenazy, piano; London Symphony Orchestra; André Previn, conductor
Decca – 444 839-2

Davis, M. – So What
Miles Davis
Columbia – CS 8163