澳大利亚管弦乐团创始人John Painter于88岁去世。 John Painter, founder of Australia’s Chamber Orchestra, has died at 88.

澳大利亚管弦乐团的创始人约翰·佩德勒去世了。 John Painter, founder of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, has died. 他于1966年共同创立悉尼弦乐四重奏, 并于1974年成立ACO, 于1975年在悉尼歌剧院首演。 A key figure in Australia’s classical music scene since the 1960s, he co-founded the Sydney String Quartet in 1966 and established the ACO in 1974, leading its landmark 1975 debut at the Sydney Opera House. 他以献身精神和能力团结艺术和行政世界而闻名,领导各大音乐机构,支持国家竞赛和组织。 Known for his dedication and ability to unite artistic and administrative worlds, he led major music institutions and supported national competitions and organizations. 1981年荣获澳大利亚勋章,2002年获伯纳德·海因泽爵士纪念奖,他培养了青年才华,培养了充满活力的音乐界。 Honored with the Order of Australia in 1981 and the Sir Bernard Heinze Memorial Award in 2002, he nurtured young talent and fostered a vibrant musical community. 悼念活动包括10月12日的音乐会和11月21日庆祝ACO成立50周年的盛会。 Tributes include a concert on October 12 and a gala on November 21 marking the ACO’s 50th anniversary. 他的伴侣Renée Goosens、儿子、继子和孙子幸存。 He is survived by his partner Renée Goosens, sons, stepsons, and grandchildren.