Umberto Clerici
Chief conductor of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and former professional cellist with an international performing career, known for his work as a soloist and orchestral musician and for his transition into conducting.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 45min
Encore: The spiked chair which began conductor Umberto Clerici's life in music
Umberto Clerici, chief conductor of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and former international cellist, recalls a childhood punctuated by a spike-studded posture chair and his Suzuki beginnings. He talks about choosing the cello, performing across Russia, buying a historic Testore instrument, moving to Australia for love, and an unexpected path from player to conductor.
