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Alex Henery is a Lecturer in Double Bass at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney. He has been Principal Double Bassist of the Sydney Symphony since 1998, with a career spanning major orchestras including the Royal Philharmonic, London Symphony, and Philharmonia Orchestra. His work bridges classical performance, film soundtrack composition, and educational outreach.
Education: Studied double bass at the Sydney Conservatorium (1985-86), followed by training in New York and Boston. Professional roles include Co-Principal Bass positions with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (1990) and London’s Philharmonia Orchestra (1992). Active in Australia’s music scene since the 1990s, collaborating with ensembles like the Omega Ensemble and Australian World Orchestra.
Research/Performance Focus: Specializes in double bass performance, orchestral collaborations, and cross-genre projects (e.g., film soundtracks for Happy Feet Two, Mao’s Last Dancer). Explores Australian musical identity through works like My Country Australia, blending classical traditions with national themes.
Recent Performances: Highlights include 2018’s Miss Brill at the Art Gallery of NSW, 2016’s Witching Hour concerto, and Mahler Symphony No.1 recordings (2010). Engages in educational initiatives via the Australian String Academy and Riverina Summer School for Strings.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Omega Ensemble, and film scoring collectives like Click Track Music Enterprises. Active in recording studios such as the Trackdown Scoring Stage.