In Conversations Podcast | Pearls from the Heart

Written By Helen Crozier

Bridget Bolliger, a flautist praised for “playing her way into the hearts of music lovers,” has performed extensively across Australia, Switzerland, and Brazil. In Europe, she has played with renowned ensembles, including as principal flute of the St Gallen Symphony Orchestra and with the Zurich Opera Orchestra, Basel Symphony Orchestra, and Zürich Chamber Orchestra. In Brazil, she served as principal flute of the Sinfônica de São Paulo, and in her native Australia, she has performed with the Sydney, Melbourne, and Queensland Symphony Orchestras, among others. Since returning to Australia, she founded the Sydney Chamber Music Festival in 2008.

In 2023, Bridget released her latest album, “Pearls”, a collaboration with her brother Philip. Reflecting on her remarkable career, she shares insights into the challenges, inspirations, and lighter moments of her journey while introducing some of the music that has shaped her life.

Helen Crozier

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