Violinist Natalie Chee will commence the role in January 2026
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) has announced the appointment of German-based Australian violinist Natalie Chee as its new concertmaster. Chee will assume the role in January 2026.
Chee has been concertmaster of the Gürzenich Orchestra in Cologne since 2019 and was previously first concertmaster of Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra and Camerata Salzburg. She has also served as guest concertmaster with orchestras throughout Europe, including the BBC Symphony Orchestra, which she led in the 2014 ‘Last Night of the Proms’ concert.
Originally from Sydney, Chee studied with Alex Todicescu and won numerous prizes and competitions in Australia. She moved to Bern, Switzerland, to study in the soloist class of Igor Ozim, receiving a soloist diploma with high distinction.
The MSO’s chief conductor and artistic advisor Jaime Martin commented: ’Natalie is a fabulous musician and a fantastic colleague who has earned the admiration and respect from orchestras around the world.
’Ever since she first worked with the MSO I felt a very strong musical connection; now I look forward to sharing this collaboration with our audience in Melbourne, Australia and abroad.’
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