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Donald Hazelwood
Donald Leslie Grant Hazelwood Officer of the Order of Australia, AO Officer of the Order of the British Empire, OBE (born 1 March 1930) is a celebrated Australian violinist and concert master. Career 1952-1998 Donald Hazelwood first played with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in 1952, as a second violinist under Eugene Aynsley Goossens, Eugene Goossens. In 1965 he was appointed co-concertmaster with Robert Miller, later becoming concertmaster, a position he held for 33 years until his retirement in 1998. From 1988 to 1989 Donald Hazelwood was Artistic Director of the National Ensemble at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. From 1989 to 1991 and in 1996 he was Director of the Australian Youth OrchestrNational Music Camp He is a life member of Australian Youth Orchestra. In 1997 Hazelwood had a tribute concert at the Sydney Opera House, where he performed Dvorak's ''Romance in F minor'' with the Sydney Symphony. In 1998 he retired as concertmaster after 33 years with the Orches ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Officer Of The Order Of Australia
The Order of Australia is an honour that recognises Australian citizens and other persons for outstanding achievement and service. It was established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, on the advice of the Australian Government. Before the establishment of the order, Australian citizens received British honours. The Monarch of Australia is sovereign head of the order, while the Governor-General of Australia is the principal companion/dame/knight (as relevant at the time) and chancellor of the order. The governor-general's official secretary, Paul Singer (appointed August 2018), is secretary of the order. Appointments are made by the governor-general on behalf of the Monarch of Australia, based on recommendations made by the Council of the Order of Australia. Recent knighthoods and damehoods were recommended to the governor-general by the Prime Minister of Australia. Levels of membership The order is divided into a general and a military division. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
