Cian Malikides
Performing Experience:
Casual principal and bass trombone with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Casual principal and bass trombone with Orchestra Victoria.
Casual principal tenor and bass trombone with Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
Casual principal trombone with Australian Brandenburg Orchestra.
Casual tutti musician with Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Western Australian Symphony Orchestra and Opera Australia Orchestra
Qualifications and Prizes:
Bmus (Performance) from Sydney Conservatorium of Music
ANAM and Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Academy graduate
While studying undergraduate degree received the Elsie Hermann Scholarship, Henderson’s travelers prize, and the Estivo Verona Summer Chamber Music scholarship for two consecutive years
Studied at the Australian National Academy of Music with Scott Kinmont (Sydney Symphony Orchestra) and Michael Mulcahy (Chicago Symphony Orchestra),
Received the ANAM Volunteers Prize to an Outstanding ANAM citizen
Winner of the Brass Prize at the Gisborne International Music Competition
Professional Referee
Kieran Conrau, Orchestra Victoria
0408 115 995
Richard Shirley, Melbourne Symphony
0433 166 380
Details last updated: January 16, 2026