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John Painter

cellist

From: Adelaide, Australia
Active: 1932–2025
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classical

About

John Galloway Painter AM (28 September 1932 – 13 September 2025) was an Australian classical cellist. He founded the Australian Chamber Orchestra in 1975, and was director of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music from 1982 to 1985.

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Member of

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra 1950–1954 cello, principal
Sydney Symphony Orchestra 1954–1960, 1960–1966 cello, principal

Founder

Australian Chamber Orchestra now

Also known as

John Galloway Painter

Identifiers

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