“I was vastly impressed by the structure, vision and innovation that is taking place at ANAM... I wish that as a student, I could have experienced the opportunities for growth and learning that the ANAM musicians have at their fingertips.”
— NOAH BENDIX-BAGLEY, FIRST CONCERTMASTER, BERLINER PHILHARMONIKER
"I truly love coming to Oz – my favourite destination. I’m always made welcome here by the orchestras, and the work that is being done at ANAM to train the next generation of musicians to become enquiring, positive and brilliant musicians, is an inspiration.”
— DOUGLAS BOYD, CONDUCTOR
“One of the most enjoyable and fulfilling weeks of music-making I can remember... A gloriously virtuosic Beethoven 4 followed by a moving and amazingly mature Bruckner 4. Their dedication during the rehearsals and utter commitment and passion in the concert was absolutely inspiring. I am full of admiration.”
— NICHOLAS CARTER, PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR, ADELAIDE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (2016-2019) and CHIEF CONDUCTOR, STADTTHEATER KLAGENFURT
“There is a palpable air of excitement as soon as you step through the doors of ANAM: the place fizzes with creative intensity, and is a stellar example of how to create a challenging, inspirational program of serious yet free-spirited advanced study.”
— ANTHONY MARWOOD, VIOLINIST and CONDUCTOR
“I can’t think of any other institution where the obsession is just music like this… life-changing: it’s an extraordinary institution.”
— RICHARD TOGNETTI, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR and LEAD VIOLIN, AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
"ANAM is an extraordinary institution: intense, demanding, challenging and immensely rewarding to be involved with. The musicians are totally engaged and committed."
— SIMONE YOUNG AM, CONDUCTOR