Double bassist Phoebe Russell thrives not only as an experienced orchestral musician but also as a dynamic soloist and chamber musician, captivating audiences worldwide by showcasing the beauty and versatility of the double bass beyond the confines of the traditional orchestral realm. A graduate of the Berlin Philharmonic’s Karajan Academy, she has performed in over 20 countries with leading orchestras such as the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Radio Symphony Orchestra Berlin, Deutsches Symphonie Orchester, the Netherlands Philharmonic, and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra. In 2017, Phoebe became Principal Double Bass of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and frequently serves as a guest principal with orchestras across Australia and worldwide.

Phoebe Russell is an active member of Ensemble Q, one of Australia’s most dynamic new ensembles, and enjoys an engaging schedule of chamber music collaborations in Brisbane and around the country with world class musicians, as well as participating in chamber music festivals globally. As a soloist, she has performed recitals throughout the country as well as internationally, including performing to a full house in the Berlin Philharmonic lunchtime series.