Isin Cakmakcioglu

Violinist, Isin Cakmakcioglu has had an enviable international career since he completed a Bachelor of Music Degree. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London and has toured extensively throughout the world. He currently performs with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Isin has had an enviable international career since he completed a Bachelor of Music Degree. He studied with S. Akcil at the Istanbul University Conservatorium and was awarded a State Scholarship which led to studies at the Hochschule für Musik in Vienna with G. Pichler, leader of the A. Berg Quartet. He completed a master of music degree at the Royal Academy of Music, London with M. Hasson and members of the Amadeus Quartet. He performed in music courses with O. Kagan, V. Spivakov and V. Klimov.

He won second prize in the National Violin Competition in Turkey and appeared both as soloist in chamber music concerts in Europe and Australasia. Cakmakcioglu came to Australia in 1993 and is a member of the Melbourne Symphony.

‘The audience was mesmerised - he performed with absolute commitment and the greatest of ease. From the first moment they proved to be a beautifully coordinated duo. A bravura performance.’ (Süddeutsche Zeitung)

Performing as Trio Melbourne

Trio Melbourne is an ensemble comprising three outstanding artists - Roger Heagney (piano), Isin Cakmakcioglu (violin) and Rachel Atkinson (cello). It was established in 1993, and since then has performed to great critical acclaim in Australia and Europe.

20th Century Piano Trios

This CD by highly acclaimed Trio Melbourne features a stunning collection of 20th Century piano trios, including two never-before recorded pieces by Australian composers Sculthorpe and Yu.