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Born and raised in a family of classical musicians, it was only a matter of time before music became a major part of Anna's life. An initial attempt at the violin proved unsuccessful, and the move to cello opened up a whole new world of music making and love. From then on, Anna flourished on the instrument and within a few short months had gained entry into the WA Youth Orchestra and never looked back.
Anna has studied with many teachers, Dr Suzanne Wijsman (UWA) from highschool to the end of her Bachelor Degree, Raphael Wallfisch (internationally acclaimed soloist) and Moray Welsh (ex-Principal Cellist LSO) in London, Michael Goldschlager (internationally acclaimed soloist) and Rod McGrath (WASO Principal Cellist) in Perth.
She maintains a freelance career alongside teaching the cello in Perth. This has lead her to be well versed in many areas of music making, not just classical music. Highlights have included being a casual member of the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra, performing/touring with rock artists like Steve Kilbey from The Church and appearing in the contemporary theatre production "If I Drown I can Swim" (a Corazon De Vaca and Yirra Yaakin production). At the beginning of 2017 she also had the great pleasure of touring with the UK band London Grammar as they headlined the Falls Festivals across Australia. She has also performed with the renowned Australian artist Lior. She also loves the opportunities to perform in Musical Theatre, and has performed in Perth touring seasons of Annie, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mary Poppins, Les Miserables, Georgy Girl, The Sound of Music, Matilda, Aladdin and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and An American In Paris.
Anna also is the cellist, founder and manager of the group Flamingo Strings, an educational string quartet that visits schools to inspire and engage young minds through the power of classical music and instruments. Our website is here.
Anna's absolute favourite and most treasured moment in music making was in 2014, when inspired by her impending 30th birthday she decided to bite the bullet and perform a cello concerto her father Paul Sarcich had written for her years earlier. The resulting concert/birthday celebration can be viewed here. It was an incredibly emotional journey, with all her close friends and some family playing in the orchestra, and the added joy of having her father in the country to watch her and help with rehearsals was the icing on the cake. This experience has spurred her on to pursue cello performance with fresh enthusiasm.
Anna has studied with many teachers, Dr Suzanne Wijsman (UWA) from highschool to the end of her Bachelor Degree, Raphael Wallfisch (internationally acclaimed soloist) and Moray Welsh (ex-Principal Cellist LSO) in London, Michael Goldschlager (internationally acclaimed soloist) and Rod McGrath (WASO Principal Cellist) in Perth.
She maintains a freelance career alongside teaching the cello in Perth. This has lead her to be well versed in many areas of music making, not just classical music. Highlights have included being a casual member of the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra, performing/touring with rock artists like Steve Kilbey from The Church and appearing in the contemporary theatre production "If I Drown I can Swim" (a Corazon De Vaca and Yirra Yaakin production). At the beginning of 2017 she also had the great pleasure of touring with the UK band London Grammar as they headlined the Falls Festivals across Australia. She has also performed with the renowned Australian artist Lior. She also loves the opportunities to perform in Musical Theatre, and has performed in Perth touring seasons of Annie, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mary Poppins, Les Miserables, Georgy Girl, The Sound of Music, Matilda, Aladdin and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and An American In Paris.
Anna also is the cellist, founder and manager of the group Flamingo Strings, an educational string quartet that visits schools to inspire and engage young minds through the power of classical music and instruments. Our website is here.
Anna's absolute favourite and most treasured moment in music making was in 2014, when inspired by her impending 30th birthday she decided to bite the bullet and perform a cello concerto her father Paul Sarcich had written for her years earlier. The resulting concert/birthday celebration can be viewed here. It was an incredibly emotional journey, with all her close friends and some family playing in the orchestra, and the added joy of having her father in the country to watch her and help with rehearsals was the icing on the cake. This experience has spurred her on to pursue cello performance with fresh enthusiasm.