ENSEMBLES 2008
Maged Fahmy
Maged Fahmy commenced his musical studies with piano lessons at the age of 8 at the Cairo Conservatorium School. He studied clarinet with the Russian soloist A. Boudris and graduated from the Cairo Conservatorium of Music completing the Bachelor of Arts (clarinet) with Distinction. He was awarded a Scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Service undertaking Post Graduate studies in Germany. He studied with internationally known clarinettists Hans D. Klaus, G. Albert and with Wolfgang Meyer in Hochschule für Musik Detmold and Karlsruhe. He completed his Doctorate in 1988. Maged Fahmyhas enjoyed success as a soloist as well as a chamber and orchestral performer. He was principal clarinettist with the Cairo Symphony Orchestra, and also played with the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. He has appeared as a soloist with numerous orchestras in both Egypt, Germany and Australia performing the most popular clarinet concertos in the instrument's repertoire. He has also appeared regularly as a soloist in recitals and studio recordings in Egypt, Germany, and in Australia.
Maged has held a number of a senior teaching positions in Egypt (Cairo Conservatorium of Music), Germany (School of Music and Performing Arts) Gaggenau and he is currently Head of Woodwind at Cranbrook School in Sydney where he has established his reputation as a teacher and conductor of exacting demands and excellence.
