Nathan Waks

Background

Waks, Nathan was born on January 23, 1951 in Sydney, NSW, Australia. Son of Leo and Anna (Jakubowicz) Waks.

Education

Student, Sydney Conservatorium student, Paris Conservatoire.

Career

Member, British Broadcasting Corporation Symphony Orchestra, 1969; principal cello, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, 1970; principal cello, Fidelio String Quartet, 1971-1975; principal cello, Elizabethan Theatre Trust Orchestra (opera and ballet), 1971-1975; director music, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Sydney. Board directors Australian Chamber Orchestra, Australian Music Center. Artist-in-residence Sydney Conservatorium, 1975-1985, Hong Kong Academy Performing Arts, 1985-1987, artistic advisor Australia Chamber Orchestra, 1989.

Musical advisor Melbourne International Festival, 1992. Advisor Australia Coun.Music.

Achievements

• Nathan Waks has been listed as a noteworthy Broadcast executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: photography, bridge, wine, cooking.

Connections

Married Candice Williams. Children: Sam, Mina.

Father:

Leo Waks

Mother:

Anna (Jakubowicz) Waks

Spouse:

Candice Williams

child:

Mina Waks

child:

Sam Waks