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Orchestra Concertino is a friendly community orchestra based in Nundah, currently directed by Zachary Miezio.
The orchestra was founded in 2015 by Faith Lewis as Brisbane Ensemble, then in 2016 became incorporated and changed its name to Orchestra Concertino.
We cater for players of varying levels of ability and perform classical repertoire with the occasional popular piece.
The Orchestra performs regularly throughout the year, generally staging two public concerts and performing at retirement villages.
About Us
Conductor - Zachary Miezio
Zachary Miezio is an award-winning composer and conductor, who is becoming an acclaimed upcoming musical presence in Australia. After graduating from the Queensland Conservatorium with a bachelor’s degree in composition, Zachary has continued to develop a flourishing and award-winning portfolio of music. Working across multiple mediums, such as film and television soundtracks, theatre productions, and orchestral and chamber works.
Zachary is one of Australia’s newest emerging conductors. His reverent style has brought him to the podium of the Brisbane Concert Orchestra, Riverside Guitar Ensemble, and the Queensland Conservatorium Symphony & Wind orchestras. Additionally, he is a prolific freelance recording conductor, working with various Australian-based artists conducting the productions and recordings of their work.
Assistant Conductor - Patrick Johns
Patrick Johns brings a wealth of orchestral experience to the podium as assistant conductor. He has played violin and viola with Indooroopilly Chamber Orchestra, Queensland Korean Orchestra, and Queensland Medical Orchestra, was principal viola with Brisbane Concert Orchestra, and has been principal viola at Orchestra Concertino since 2017. He also enjoys playing chamber music and is an accomplished pianist and teacher: he has given solo recitals at retirement villages, performed at weddings, and in 2012 was the soloist in the Schumann Piano Concerto with Indooroopilly Chamber Orchestra.