
Paul Stender
Cello
Since returning to Australia in 2009, Paul has established a diverse performing career, working regularly with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Australian Chamber Orchestra as well as guest principal cello engagements with Opera Australia Orchestra, Sydney Philharmonia and ACO Collective.
A keen chamber musician, Paul has appeared with numerous smaller ensembles including Australia Ensemble and Sydney Art Quartet. Paul is currently principal cellist with Omega Ensemble with which he maintains a busy performing, touring and recording schedule. Paul completed his Bachelor of Music with David Pereira at the Canberra School of Music before moving to Austria to continue his studies with Vienna Philharmonic principal Wolfgang Herzer at the Universität für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Wien.