Q. Name:R. Brett BertholdQ. When did you join SYO? R. 1974 in the junior orchestra. 1975-9 in the senior orchestra.Q. What instruments did you play in SYO?R. Double BassQ. What is your favourite memory of SYOR. The incredible orchestra of 1975 on tour to Melbourne playing The Eroica Symphony.Q. What role does music play in your life?R. I’ve a professional since 1978. I started in Opera Australia Orchestra (as known now) then SSO between 1981-5, then back to OAO as Principal until I retired from full time in 2020. I am now playing part time as a free lancer. I was also a guest Associate Principal at the Tiroler Festspiele Erl in Austria between 2014-19. This is a Summer Wagner Festival.Q. What is your favourite musical repertoire from the SYO performances? R. Eroica, Meistersinger Overture,Q. What advice would you give young musicians today? R. Learn to count properly
