Paul McMillan – Ligeti to Bach

Paul McMillan, viola
Originally from the Gold Coast, Paul studied violin at the Queensland Conservatorium before moving to viola and completing Honours with Keith Crellin. After postgraduate study in Cologne with Rainer Moog and a principal contract with the Remscheider Symphoniker, he returned to Australia, performing with major orchestras in both tutti and principal roles. Since 2004 he has been Principal Viola of Orchestra Victoria, and continues to find inspiration in the solo violin works of Bach and Ysaÿe.
PROGRAM
György LIGETI Sonata for Viola Solo
Matt LAING New work for solo viola
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Iannis XENAKIS Embellie for Viola Solo
Johann Sebastian BACH Cello Suite C Major arranged for Viola
TICKETS $22
Online sales close at 7:30pm on the day of the concert. Tickets can be purchased at the door, dependent on availability. Tempo Rubato is a cashless venue.
Originally from the Gold Coast, Paul studied violin at the Queensland Conservatorium before moving to viola and completing Honours with Keith Crellin. After postgraduate study in Cologne with Rainer Moog and a principal contract with the Remscheider Symphoniker, he returned to Australia, performing with major orchestras in both tutti and principal roles. Since 2004 he has been Principal Viola of Orchestra Victoria, and continues to find inspiration in the solo violin works of Bach and Ysaÿe.
PROGRAM
György LIGETI Sonata for Viola Solo
Matt LAING New work for solo viola
-interval-
Iannis XENAKIS Embellie for Viola Solo
Johann Sebastian BACH Cello Suite C Major arranged for Viola
TICKETS $22
Online sales close at 7:30pm on the day of the concert. Tickets can be purchased at the door, dependent on availability. Tempo Rubato is a cashless venue.
Thursday 22 January 2026 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM (UTC+10)
Location
Tempo Rubato
34 Breese St, Brunswick VIC 3056
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