Summary: Stuart Riley has led a multifaceted and inspiring musical life as a bassist. Both in the UK, Stuart moved to Melbourne, Australia in 1999 and worked as a freelancer in all sorts of ensembles. He took a permanent position with Orchestra Victoria in 2017 as Principal Double Bass. Stuart has a wealth of information regarding orchestral auditions and musical development on his website. We dug into his background, how he ended up with his bass, freelancing, the setup of Orchestra Victoria, more. Enjoy!
