Ashley Arbuckle

Australian classical violinist. Born in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. He graduated from The University Of Western Australia in 1964. He became a member of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra soon after and in 1972 was appointed Associate Concertmaster. March 1974 saw him commence studies in Switzerland and London culminating in him being offered the position of Co-Leader of The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (1974-1977). During this time he was a founding member of the Australian Sinfonia of London. He returned to Perth in 1978, and resumed his position as Co-Leader of the W.A.S.O. In 1981 Ashley was appointed to the position of Co-Leader of the London Symphony Orchestra, remaining in this position until 1990. Returning to Perth, he took up the mantle of W.A.S.O. Concertmaster in late 1990, a position he held until 1999. Concertmaster & Artistic Director of The West Australian Philharmonic Orchestra since 2008, and Artistic Director of Western Arts Orchestra since 2009. In January 2015, Ashley was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in the National Australia Day Honours List for services to Music and the Arts.