James Bush

Winner of the TVNZ Young Musicians Competition and the National
Concerto Competition of New Zealand, James performed in his younger
years as soloist with all of New Zealands leading orchestras.
During his time in living in Berlin he was principal cellist of Al Ayre
Español and worked regularly with Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin. James
also had the good fortune to collaborate over many years with renowned
dance company Sasha Waltz and Guests, performing from the Bach cello
suites in 50 performances worldwide of the work Gezeiten. Life has
brought him now full circle back to the city where he was born and where
James is currently enjoying the role of principal cellist of the Christchurch
Symphony Orchestra.