JOHN MA PLAYS THE VIOLIN, VIOLA AND VIOLA D’AMORE, SPECIALISING IN EARLY MUSIC

As well as the Canberra Symphony, John has performed with leading Australian and international ensembles, including Pinchgut Opera, the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Australian Bach Akademie, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, the Orchestra of the Ageof Enlightenment and AcademiaMontis Regalis.

Together with his wife, pianist Marie Searles, John recently launched Canberra-based Early Music ensemble Apeiron Baroque. Outsideof music, John is an avid gamer, amateur horticulturalist, comic book enthusiast and self-identified tech-nerd.... 

Writer:; Photo: Martin Ollman 

CSO Rest Magazine (21st June 2023)

"AFTER nearly 17 years performing in Europe, two former ANU students, now a husband-and-wife duo, have returned to live and work in Canberra."

"Big visions with a long-time frame..."

Writer: Helen Musa; Photo: Graham McDonald

CBR CityNews (19th March 2023)