As chief conductor and artistic director of the Orchestre Symphonique de Longueuil in Montreal, violinist Alexandre Da Costa’s multi-dimensional artistic vision has brought him increasing renown. He’s made 25 albums across a number of recording labels, and he’s performed as a soloist with the world’s leading orchestras, such as London’s Royal Philharmonic which included performing as part of Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations last year, as well as playing with the Berlin, Montreal and Toronto Symphony Orchestras, to name just a few. He’s been a regular visitor to Australia, performing with the likes of Musica Viva and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, and he’s back in Sydney now to perform his acclaimed and genre-bending Stradivarius BaROCK, plus concerts in Melbourne.

Alex talks about his childhood, which involved playing professional tours internationally at just 11 years old, his passion for music education including how the study of music improves all aspects of your being, and his refreshing take on the breaking of genre boundaries.