Born and raised in the Australian state of Queensland, Glenn Christensen is now a sought after soloist, chamber musician and guest soloist, both at home and abroad. Since 2020 he has been deputy concert master and leader of the 2nd violins with the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, before which he was a full-time member of the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Between 2012 and 2014, he was first violin with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. In the 2023 season, this violinist will make guest appearances as leader of the 2nd violins with the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks and as deputy concert master of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
In addition, Glenn Christensen has also appeared many times as soloist with the Deutschen Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, the Australian Chamber Orchestra and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. His performances have been broadcast live on ABC Classic FM. In addition, this musician has received a number of accolades including the Conservatorium Medal, the Music Medal and the University medal – and is also the first to receive all three awards. He has won the Kendall National Violin Competition and, as a member of the Lyrebird Trio, he also won the audience prize and the Piano Trio prize at the Asia Pacific Chamber Music Competition. In 2018, Glenn Christensen founded a successful annual music festival in his hometown – the Mackay Chamber Music Festival.