We welcome ESO violist Clayton Leung to be our guest clinician for our STE-O Adjudication Workshop! It will be in Studio 1 from 4:30 – 5:30 PM.
Clayton Leung is an accomplished musician who has established a strong presence in the vibrant Edmonton arts scene. He has graced the stages of organizations such as the Alberta Baroque Society, Chamber Orchestra of Edmonton, Early Music Alberta, Edmonton Chamber Music Society, Edmonton Recital Society, Edmonton Ballet and the Edmonton Opera. Clayton’s musical journey has taken him beyond national borders, as he has performed with various ensembles both nationally and internationally. Notable performances include a European tour with Kent Sangster’s Obsession’s Jazz Octet, a live concert on PBS at Rochester International Jazz Festival, a lecture recital at the 50th International Viola Congress in Paris and a guest violist on Lafayette String Quartet’s farewell tour. Additionally, he recently released an album of Canadian commissioned works with Calgary’s Kensington Sinfonia ‘Forces of Nature’. Clayton’s musical prowess led him to join the esteemed Edmonton Symphony Orchestra in 2013, where he has taken on various leadership roles and captivated audiences as a soloist in performances of renowned works such as Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante, Bruch’s Romance, and Peteris Vasks’ viola concerto. Clayton is actively involved in the community as a proud member of Concerts in Care Alberta, which brings live music to seniors across the Province. He is a dedicated teacher, guest lecturer and adjudicator in the performing arts festivals of Alberta. He is also featured in local magazines: YEG fitness and Modern Luxuria representing health, wellness and music. Prior to his time in Edmonton, Clayton honed his craft as the principal violist with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra and as a member of the Atlantic String Quartet. His musical journey began in Fort Langley BC, where he embarked on violin lessons at the Langley Community Music School. Clayton furthered his studies at the University of Victoria before delving into the world of viola at the University of Minnesota and the Cleveland Institute of Music, solidifying his reputation as a versatile and accomplished musician.