Louis Sharpe

Based in Coombs, Louis is a passionate foodie, an enthusiastic summer cricketer, and a devoted husband to his violist wife Alina, proud father to their son Felix, and doting cat dad to Proky. Over the past six years, Louis has become a vibrant presence in Canberra’s musical community, inspiring audiences and musicians alike.

Before calling Canberra home, Louis honed his craft with the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra, working as assistant to Dr. Nicholas Milton AM, while serving as Music Director of the East Sydney Chamber Orchestra. In Melbourne, he co-founded the Hopkins Sinfonia, an initiative providing young conductors with invaluable opportunities to develop their skills in front of a live ensemble.

Beyond Canberra, Louis thrives as Assistant Conductor to the prestigious Australian World Orchestra, collaborating with luminaries such as Artistic Director Alexander Briger AO, Sir Simon Rattle, and Maestro Zubin Mehta. Alongside conducting, Louis teaches percussion at Canberra Grammar School, sharing his expertise and enthusiasm with budding young musicians.

Whether performing percussion with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra or proudly leading the National Capital Orchestra as Music Director, Louis is driven by a passion for nurturing artistic expression and inspiring the next generation of musicians. He cherishes every opportunity to create moments of musical magic with his ensembles, sharing his love of music with the community he calls home.